MLB Trade Deadline Articles - Page 6

The Baltimore Orioles are in a strong position as the MLB trade deadline approaches, boasting one of the best records in baseball at 60-41. However, the Yankees are nipping at their heels, trailing by just 1.5 games. The American League East has been a hotly contested battle, with the Orioles and Yankees trading places atop […]

The MLB trade deadline is rapidly approaching and Jonathan India is rumored to be on the move from the Cincinnati Reds. In a recent report from MLB Network’s Jon Morosi, India has been connected to the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners. The move would be a significant addition for both teams, who have struggled […]

Despite consistently having one of the lowest payrolls in the sport the Tampa Bay Rays seem to always be in the MLB playoff conversation. While the Rays haven’t made a ton of noise on the field this year, the franchise is still being discussed regularly as the MLB trade deadline approaches. At 51-51, the Rays […]

It’s no secret that the Miami Marlins will be sellers at the MLB trade deadline. With a 37-65 record the Marlins are well out of the playoff race but they do have several players on the roster that can be impact players for a contending team. Miami’s bullpen in particular boasts multiple arms that could […]

Will the Pittsburgh Pirates buy or sell ahead of the MLB trade deadline? Pittsburgh currently holds a 52-50 record, which places them third in the National League Central. The Pirates are still alive in the NL Wild Card conversation as well. One American League executive isn’t sure the Pirates should add ahead of the deadline, […]

What do you get for the person who has everything? That’s what onlookers will be thinking as the Los Angeles Dodgers traverse the MLB trade deadline, which sits just five days away. The Dodgers, of course, don’t literally have everything. They could use some pitching depth amid their myriad of injuries and another dependable outfield […]

Chicago White Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet is a popular trade candidate as the 2024 deadline draws near. Questions have also emerged about whether or not Crotchet will continue to start games as the season continues. Some rumors have suggested that the 25-year-old could move to the bullpen so he doesn’t throw too many innings. Crochet, […]

Being the best team in baseball doesn’t obligate a franchise to buy at the trade deadline. There is a certain expectation that comes with holding the best record in the MLB though and the Philadelphia Phillies anticipate more than just getting the top seed in the playoffs. It’s World Series or bust for the Phils […]

The New York Yankees are currently in second place in the American League East. New York is looking to upgrade the roster ahead of the trade deadline, and two Chicago Cubs players are being linked to the ball club, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network. “The Cubs are another potential Yankees trade partner. Nico Hoerner […]

The Milwaukee Brewers’ chances of making a postseason run hang in the balance of Christian Yelich’s back injury. Even if the star outfielder has to undergo season-ending surgery, Milwaukee is going to make a push to improve at the deadline. At 59-43, the Brew Crew lead the National League Central by six games. They’re in […]

In 2023, the Baltimore Orioles acquired starting pitcher Jack Flaherty from the St. Louis Cardinals before the MLB trade deadline. Flaherty’s 6.75 ERA across nine games pitched in Baltimore tells you everything you need to know about his performance with the Orioles. Nevertheless, the Orioles are reportedly open to a reunion with the starting pitcher, […]

It’s the Miami Marlins’ favorite time of the year: the trade deadline. It’s time for them to give up their best players to good teams. Jazz Chisholm Jr. is among the many Miami players to follow Luis Arraez’s lead and head out of town. Chisholm is a player that’s…pretty solid but, at least this season, […]

The 2024 MLB trade deadline is on July 30 at 6 p.m. ET, and this year’s deadline is expected to be just as hectic as ever. Deadline day always sees a ton of trades made around the league, both big and small. Contending teams will look to add the missing pieces for a World Series […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have a few big decisions to make at the MLB trade deadline. They already made one by dealing Cavan Biggio to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Now, they face a tough decision with the face of their franchise, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. That choice, paired with the potential sale of Yusei Kikuchi and […]

The Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago White Sox are on opposite ends of the standings ahead of the MLB trade deadline. The Phillies are a World Series favorite with the best record in baseball. The White Sox are in dead last and looking to move on from their valuable pieces. White Sox centerfielder Luis Robert Jr. […]

The Seattle Mariners desperately need to add to their offense at the MLB trade deadline. The team has been struggling at the plate all season and now with the loss of center fielder Julio Rodriguez (high ankle sprain) and shortstop JP Crawford (fractured finger) to the injured list, the situation is all the more dire. […]

The Texas Rangers are poised to be one of the most active teams at the MLB trade deadline, but they have been on the fence about whether or not to buy or sell for the past few weeks. However, as the July 30 deadline creeps closer, it’s becoming more apparent that the Rangers will be […]

The 2024 MLB trade deadline is just around the corner, and the Los Angeles Dodgers are once again at the forefront of trade rumors. As they prepare for a deep postseason run, the Dodgers are exploring potential impact additions to bolster their already impressive roster. Despite entering the season with their usual high expectations following […]

The New York Yankees have the second-worst record in baseball since June 15. Their struggles have exposed the same holes in their lineup as years past. Beyond Juan Soto and Aaron Judge, they do not have the bats to compete for the World Series. With the MLB trade deadline less than a week away, they […]

One of the most highly-discussed players in Major League Baseball heading toward the trade deadline is Miami Marlins centerfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. The 26-year-old is widely expected to be moved before the MLB trade deadline on July 30, although his market may be dwindling as we speak with contenders like the New York Yankees showing […]

Despite posting their worst single-season winning percentage since 1995 last year, the St. Louis Cardinals expected to field a contending team in 2024. Four months into the season, the Cardinals are five games above .500 and currently occupy one of the three wild card positions in the National League. St. Louis’ recipe for winning this […]

The MLB trade deadline is less than a week away. There are plenty of rumors percolating but not much action yet. While most of the trades go down on the day of the deadline, it still feels like nothing is happening with less than seven days to go. St. Louis Cardinals president of baseball operations […]

The New York Mets find themselves in a precarious position entering the MLB trade deadline. New York has plenty of tradeable players on expiring contracts. But their recent surge has the Mets squarely in the playoff hunt. Because of this, David Stearns and company wanted to take a “threading the needle” type approach at the […]

The Chicago Cubs are not expected to buy ahead of the 2024 MLB trade deadline. As a result, a number of veteran players could end up being made available in trade talks. Starting pitcher Jameson Taillon is among the Cubs players currently being mentioned in trade rumors. The veteran starting pitcher recently addressed the “noise,” […]

The Seattle Mariners desperately need another bat. Or two, or three. As the MLB trade deadline nears, Isaac Paredes of the Tampa Bay Rays has emerged as a possible trade candidate, and Seattle is one of the teams with the prospects to land him. The Mariners are tied with the Houston Astros atop the American […]

With the MLB trade deadline one week away, the surefire sellers are ready to unload talent. The Miami Marlins have a few players on their roster that contending teams could use, and a massive prospect haul could come Miami’s way as a result. Despite some undeniable talent, the Marlins are 30 games below .500. They […]

Although the Cincinnati Reds occupy the bottom spot in their divisional standings, they are not too far back from a Wild Card spot to hope for the postseason. However, some of the moves they intend to make at the MLB trade deadline may not be typical of a team looking to buy. The Reds are […]

With a 54-46 record, the Boston Red Sox are firmly in the hunt for an American League wild card spot, which is somewhat of a surprise given how low expectations for this team were entering the season. While they have had a slow start since returning from the All-Star break, they are just a game […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have the best record in MLB. Yet, they are still likely going to try to improve the roster ahead of the 2024 MLB trade deadline. According to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, the Phillies are interested in upgrading their rotation and Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox starting pitchers Jack Flaherty and […]

After entering the year as AL Central favorites, the Minnesota Twins did not look like playoff contenders early in the season. Through three weeks, the club was six games below .500 and only ahead of the lowly Chicago White Sox in the division. The Twins have since turned things around. Minnesota has won the second-most […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks entered the 2024 All-Star break just one game above .500, but also only one game out of the National League Wild Card race. That’s still where they are just one week before the MLB trade deadline, meaning the defending National League champions can still buy or sell. Arizona already defied the odds […]

The Los Angeles Angels are clear sellers at the upcoming MLB trade deadline. In time for the July 30 deadline, infielder Luis Rengifo has returned from the injured list, per NY Post reporter Jon Heyman. He is expected to play on Tuesday night when the Angels take on the Seattle Mariners. Rengifo went on the […]

As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the New York Mets are one of several teams without a clear plan for either buying or selling. The team’s most recent acquisition points to a strategy of making smaller depth moves at the deadline as opposed to big blockbuster trades. In an apparent attempt to shore up outfield […]

The Cleveland Guardians will be buyers before the MLB trade deadline. Flirting with the top record in the American League, the Guardians are not a perfect team but they have plenty of talent and there’s reason to believe they can remain a World Series contender into October. Acquiring a few upgrades via the trade market […]

The MLB trade deadline is right around the corner, so rumors are picking up quickly. One team that will be involved in a number of rumors is the Atlanta Braves. The Braves have suffered a series of injuries, including to Ronald Acuna Jr. and Ozzie Albies. Acuna is out for the year with a torn […]

Despite the fact that they are on the fringe of the American League Wild Card race, the Detroit Tigers have been viewed as sellers ahead of the upcoming trade deadline. And the one guy whose drawing the most trade speculation for whatever reason is star ace Tarik Skubal, who is widely believed to be the […]

Randy Arozarena has been mentioned as a possible trade candidate for the Los Angeles Dodgers for quite some time. The Tampa Bay Rays had remained competitive in previous years, but now they are preparing to sell ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Tampa Bay currently holds a 50-50 record but the odds of the Rays […]

The New York Yankees reportedly are interested in bringing back reliever Chad Green in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays ahead of next week’s deadline, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. Morosi reports that the move makes sense from multiple standpoints. Chad Green is having a good season for the Blue Jays, pitching […]

Chicago Cubs president Jed Hoyer made it official, saying that barring a win streak over the next week, anything the team does at the MLB trade deadline will be to help them in future years, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN. The Cubs came away with a 3-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers at home […]