MLB Trade Deadline Articles - Page 7

The 2025 season has not gone according to plan for the Cleveland Guardians. Despite their 5-0 win over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday, they remain a long way back of the Detroit Tigers in the AL Central standings, making it likely for them to be a selling ballclub prior to the 2025 MLB trade deadline. […]

Guess who’s back for the Seattle Mariners. The American League West club is reuniting with third baseman Eugenio Suarez following a big trade late Wednesday. Suarez comes back to the M’s from the Arizona Diamondbacks, who get first baseman Tyler Locklear and a couple of pitching prospects in Juan Burgos and Hunter Cranton. Eugenio Suarez […]

To say that Sandy Alcantara has suffered a major fall-off would be an understatement. In 2022, the Miami Marlins ace went out and won the NL Cy Young award after putting up an ERA of 2.28 across 32 starts (228.2 innings). But just three years later, Alcantara is barely holding on to a rotation spot […]

With the Pittsburgh Pirates being very much out of playoff contention, one would think that they’d be willing sellers prior to the trade deadline. In fact, it’s a reasonable thing to think that anyone other Paul Skenes could be available in a potential trade. But Skenes isn’t the only member of the Pirates’ starting rotation […]

With the MLB trade deadline approaching, the Athletics find themselves at the center of late-July speculation, particularly surrounding the status of elite closer Mason Miller. The hard-throwing right-hander was notably absent from a save situation on Wednesday night, just hours before the deadline, and questions swirled about whether a trade was imminent. Athletics manager Mark […]

The San Diego Padres are making late-summer headlines, reportedly engaged in serious trade talks to acquire Athletics closer Mason Miller as the MLB trade deadline nears. With San Diego locked in a fierce National League West race, the bullpen could soon receive a major boost. Jon Heyman of the New York Post took to X, […]

The Detroit Tigers are buying at the MLB Trade Deadline for the first time in over a decade. Detroit has yet to make a splash move despite its nine game lead atop the AL Central. However, they have made a few smaller moves. The Tigers traded for Chris Paddack in a deal with their division […]

The Houston Astros are trying to keep up in the Major League Baseball arms race at the trade deadline, as big names get sent all over the league. Houston hasn’t made a big move just yet, but its big swing could be just on the horizon. The Astros need pitching help, and they could be […]

The Chicago Cubs continued their aggressive approach at the MLB trade deadline by acquiring veteran reliever Andrew Kittredge from the Baltimore Orioles, a move aimed at strengthening their bullpen for the stretch run. The deal, reported late Wednesday night by USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, marks Chicago’s third notable acquisition in a matter of days. Nightengale […]

The New York Yankees got a critical divisional win Wednesday night, and they did it behind a newcomer quickly making his mark. Ryan McMahon, acquired earlier this week, walked it off in the 11th inning of a thrilling 5-4 win over the Tampa BayRays and joined an exclusive group that includes Juan Soto. McMahon has […]

With less than 24 hours to go before the trade deadline, the Eugenio Suarez sweepstakes finally have a winner. The Seattle Mariners are getting their hands on the prized third baseman after agreeing to a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks to bring the slugger back to the Pacific Northwest, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. “BREAKING: […]

While José Buttó was still in the New York Mets bullpen, he received the news that would trigger an emotional reaction in front of the cameras as the team faced the San Diego Padres on Wednesday at Petco Park, the 27-year-old right-hander found out mid-game that he had been traded to the San Francisco Giants. […]

The Boston Red Sox have been involved in trade rumors over the last few weeks leading into the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline. Boston is still discussing Jarren Duran trades with potential suitors. But they are not committed to selling. In fact, Boston added to their roster in a deal involving St. Louis Cardinals reliever Steven […]

The Seattle Mariners are making strategic moves ahead of the stretch run, activating newly acquired left-handed reliever Caleb Ferguson and optioning Jackson Kowar to Triple-A Tacoma. The decision came hours after Seattle finalized the trade with the New York Yankees, signaling a clear shift in bullpen priorities as the team chases an AL Wild Card […]

The Cincinnati Reds are an interesting team to watch at the trade deadline this season, and now they are making a move in the shadows to bolster their starting rotation. Late on Wednesday night, with just under 24 hours to go until Thursday’s cutoff, the Reds made a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays to […]

The New York Mets made a splash Wednesday, transforming a thin bullpen into one of the league’s strongest groups. New York added relievers Tyler Rogers and Ryan Helsley in trades ahead of Thursday’s deadline. While the team improved with the big, headline-grabbing moves, the Mets are reportedly not done upgrading the roster. New York plans […]

As the Cleveland Guardians stand on the edge of a pivotal decision ahead of the MLB trade deadline, one subtle moment from Steven Kwan has fans reading between the lines. During Wednesday’s game at Progressive Field, the outfielder offered what many believe was a farewell wave—a gesture that quickly sparked emotional responses and fueled Guardians […]

The Detroit Tigers made a small trade earlier this week, acquiring Chris Paddack from the Minnesota Twins. However, Detroit is still seeking upgrades ahead of Thursday’s MLB Trade Deadline. On Wednesday night, the Tigers addressed a need in the bullpen through a trade involving Atlanta Braves veteran Rafael Montero. Montero is going to the Tigers […]

The Detroit Tigers have been slumping badly of late after a red-hot start to the season, and now they are looking to right the ship as the calendar gets closer and closer to August. That long slump recently could be a silver lining of some sort for the Tigers. On one hand, they don’t want […]

The Houston Astros improved to 62-47 after blowing out the Washington Nationals 9-1. Jose Altuve led the attack, dominating at the plate. However, all eyes are on Houston’s general manager, Dana Brown, with the Major League Baseball trade deadline looming. Adding another starter like the San Francisco Giants’ Justin Verlander could help his team win […]

The San Francisco Giants are facing a sobering shift ahead of the 2025 MLB trade deadline after sending veteran reliever Tyler Rogers to the New York Mets. The deal, which netted three players in return, left the clubhouse processing a tough reality — and third baseman Matt Chapman didn’t hold back. San Francisco has now […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have been one of the winningest teams in MLB for the past four seasons, but they haven’t quite gotten over the hump yet. However, the Phillies, like in every season, believe that 2025 is their year. They are certainly going for a World Series title, as evidenced by their blockbuster trade for […]

The Chicago Cubs are reportedly acquiring right-handed starting pitcher Michael Soroka in a trade with the Washington Nationals, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Soroka, an All-Star in 2019 with the Atlanta Braves, has pitched to a 4.87 ERA across 16 outings with the Nationals in 2025. Although his numbers don’t jump off the page, […]

The Seattle Mariners and the Houston Astros have both been very active around the trade deadline this season, and now the two division rivals are going after another key player. The two contenders, who are both locked in a battle at the top of the AL West, are targeting Minnesota Twins infielder Willi Castro in […]

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired Jhoan Duran from the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday in a trade that will strengthen their bullpen. The Phillies’ Duran acquisition projects to be impactful, but Philadelphia is planning to make more moves. However, the Phillies are content with their current bullpen. “Dave Dombrowski said the Phillies are done with bullpen additions. […]

Currently a game behind the NL Central leading Milwaukee Brewers, the Chicago Cubs need to get back on track. Wednesday night’s 10-3 win over the Brewers helped ensure that they would not be swept. Starting on Friday, they will host the Baltimore Orioles in a three-game set at Wrigley Field. By that time, the hope […]

The New York Mets entered the Major League Baseball trade deadline searching for bullpen help. Less than 24 hours before the July 31 deadline, New York’s bullpen went from very thin behind Edwin Diaz and Ryne Stanek to very deep. The Mets traded for Ryan Helsley from the St. Louis Cardinals and Taylor Rodgers from […]

The Boston Red Sox may have found the key to unlocking Jarren Duran’s full potential — and it’s all about timing, trust, and one big lineup adjustment. After a sluggish first half, the dynamic outfielder has become the catalyst behind Boston’s July surge, putting together one of the most productive months in the league. Since […]

The MLB trade deadline is just hours away, and the San Diego Padres are buzzing in the rumor mill. There has been speculation that the franchise plans to add a starting pitcher or a big bat to the lineup. Reports are suggesting it might be the latter, as the front office is seemingly oozing with […]

The San Francisco Giants entered “sell” mode with the MLB trade deadline approaching. The team dealt talented relief pitcher Tyler Rodgers to the New York Mets on Wednesday and veteran starter Justin Verlander is now on the trade block. But Mike Yastrzemski is still going all out for the struggling team. The Giants right fielder […]

As the New York Yankees seek a way to reverse their current poor form, the team is trying to maintain its positive attitude. Yankees manager Aaron Boone continues to try and remain upbeat, and the skipper discussed his message to shortstop Anthony Volpe. Boone talked to the shortstop amid a flurry of defensive miscues he […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have World Series aspirations in 2025. If they want to achieve that goal, everyone around baseball knew that they were in need of some pitching help, particularly in the bullpen. On the eve of the MLB trade deadline, they took one step closer to making a championship run a reality. The Phillies […]

The New York Mets are reportedly finalizing a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals for reliever Ryan Helsley, Jeff Passan of ESPN reports. Helsley, a star reliever who can work in a setup or closer role, will give New York’s bullpen a significant boost. After announcing the initial report of the Cardinals and Mets nearing […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates shocked the baseball world ahead of the MLB trade deadline, sending longtime third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes to the Cincinnati Reds. In return, the club acquired veteran reliever Taylor Rogers, top-10 shortstop prospect Sammy Stafura, and cash considerations. But with less than 24 hours remaining until Thursday’s 6 p.m. ET deadline, it appears […]

The New York Yankees pulled off yet another trade before the deadline, this time adding an outfielder in Austin Slater from the Chicago White Sox. Shortly after acquiring Slater, the front office made a quick roster move. Reports indicate that the Yankees are putting the 32-year-old outfielder on the major league roster. To do so, […]

In an attempt to halt the skid that his club has been on, New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman has been active before the MLB trade deadline. He’s already swung three trades to try and improve the team’s lineup. After bringing in third baseman Ryan McMahon and infielder Amed Rosario in separate moves, Cashman then […]

The 2025 MLB Trade Deadline is less than 24 hours away. But teams are doing a bit of shopping before Thursday evening. The Philadelphia Phillies have sought a few different upgrades throughout the season. On Wednesday, they swung a deal to add to the back end of their bullpen, involving Minnesota Twins star Jhoan Duran. […]

Once considered contenders for the NL West crown, the San Francisco Giants have dropped in the standings over the last month. The Giants have lost five straight games and 11 of their last 13. Mired in an ugly slump, San Francisco signaled that it’s ready to become a seller at the trade deadline by shipping […]

Saying that the  Atlanta Braves’ season has not gone as planned is a massive understatement. Salvador Perez and the Kansas City Royals walked off Atlanta. Their record and an older roster has the future of Marcell Ozuna in question at the Major League Baseball trade deadline. Contenders like the San Diego Padres with pitchers like […]