MLB Trade Deadline Articles - Page 9

The Toronto Blue Jays’ season has been a movie. John Schneider has him team at the top of Major League Baseball heading into August. The Blue Jays have been aggressive at the Major League Baseball trade deadline. Because their outfield is relatively thin, names like Addison Barger cannot be off the table when pursuing players […]

San Diego Padres star Manny Machado is used to hearing trade rumors every season. This season is no different for the veteran, as rumors swirl about what the Padres might do before Thursday’s MLB trade deadline. Machado says he’s just trying to worry about things that he can control. “In the past, it would probably […]

The Milwaukee Brewers have surged to the top of the National League Central as the MLB trade deadline approaches. They got off to a slow start, but they are one of the hottest teams in the league at the right time. The deadline should feature a big addition in Milwaukee, even after they picked up […]

One day after dealing starter Chris Paddack to the Detroit Tigers, the Minnesota Twins are still working to deal their pitchers. As MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reported via X on Tuesday, “The Twins are not done making trades, after yesterday’s deal with the Tigers. The Cubs, Blue Jays and Dodgers have checked in on the […]

The Houston Astros are no strangers to success. Last season was their first since 2017 in which they didn’t make it to at least the ALCS, if not the World Series. The team is 60-47 and atop the American League West standings this year, and they are ready to return to making another deep playoff […]

The Seattle Mariners hope to win the American League West division this season. Seattle wants to do that by exploring some potential trades ahead of the MLB trade deadline. The Mariners are interested in dealing with the Minnesota Twins and Colorado Rockies to obtain help, per MLB.com. “Willi Castro is Minnesota’s clearest position-player fit for […]

The San Diego Padres are in position for a Wild Card spot, so no, they are not trade deadline sellers. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal shed some light on the team’s position as Thursday approaches. “They would only sell if it enabled them to get other pieces that would help them maybe even better compete this […]

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase is currently on the restricted list while being involved in an alleged gambling situation. With the club in second place in the AL Central, Cleveland was potentially in the market to improve the roster before the MLB trade deadline. Now, with Clase’s future up in the air, Insider Ken Rosenthal […]

The Colorado Rockies have already traded away one of their best players, before the MLB trade deadline. Colorado dealt infielder Ryan McMahon to the New York Yankees in recent days. The Rockies are reportedly now getting interest for other players on the roster, from MLB teams looking to trade. Three Rockies relief pitchers are garnering […]

The Minnesota Twins may be the most interesting potential seller ahead of the 2025 MLB trade deadline. A number of Twins players are reportedly receiving serious interest. Notably, starting pitcher Joe Ryan has been often mentioned as a trade candidate. According to MLB analyst and insider Jim Bowden, the New York Yankees and Boston Red […]

The MLB trade deadline is on July 31, and the Texas Rangers are heavily involved in the rumor mill. From the sounds of it, the franchise wants to make a big upgrade in one key area to make a serious playoff push in the final stretch of the regular season. Reports indicate that the Rangers […]

New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos has been at the center of recent trade talks ahead of this week’s deadline. After mashing a grand slam in the team’s 7-6 loss to the San Diego Padres on Monday, the slugger made a blunt statement regarding how he is perceived. “I feel like I’ve never been […]

The MLB Trade Deadline is on Thursday at 6:00 ET, so teams across the league are running out of time to get their trades in. One player that has been at the center of the rumors is Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez. Teams were holding their breath on Monday night after Suarez suffered an […]

The San Diego Padres have a roster loaded with big-name superstars. They’ve had plenty of other well-known players on their roster in recent years, too. Manny Machado, Xander Bogaerts, Fernando Tatis Jr., Luis Arraez, Jackson Merrill, and Dylan Cease are the current leaders of the team. Blake Snell, Juan Soto, Josh Hader, Seth Lugo, and […]

The Nolan Arenado trade talk is heating up again between the St. Louis Cardinals and Houston Astros, just one day after rumors swirled that the Astros were not interested. MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reported on Tuesday that the two sides have again discussed a deal for Arenado, but two days before the trade deadline, nothing […]

The MLB trade deadline is inching closer by the day, and the Chicago White Sox will seemingly demand an elite package for center fielder Luis Robert Jr. According to Kiley McDaniel of ESPN, the White Sox are monitoring several of the New York Mets’ young players in anticipation of such negotiations. “As we close in […]

Last season, the Baltimore Orioles were one of the busiest teams ahead of the trade deadline. They made buyers moves to add veteran pieces around a young core of offensive weapons ready to contend for the World Series. The team traded for a great reliever in Gregory Soto, and they made another deal for Austin […]

While there are rumors surrounding St. Louis Cardinals star Nolan Arenado, he is not seen as the most sought-after player on the team, according to the latest report from Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. It is Cardinals reliever Ryan Helsley who commanded rumors around the league that appear to have more interest when it comes to […]

Currently one and a half games behind the New York Mets in the NL East, it’s clear that there is still work to do for the Philadelphia Phillies. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski is no stranger to making noise at the MLB trade deadline. Now, with the deadline just over 54 hours away, will […]

As the Major League Baseball trade deadline approaches, it is natural to hear scuttlebutt from teams all over the league about possible trade deals. It appears that the Pittsburgh Pirates, who are rumored to be selling this season, are once again at the center of a rumor. The Pirates and Toronto Blue Jays have been […]

With rumors swirling around Cleveland Guardians star Steven Kwan, there have been many teams linked to the left fielder, but the latest shows the specific ball clubs that have the most interest. As the baseball world comes up with possible trades for the Guardians’ player Kwan, Ken Rosenthal provides more insight into how his market […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers are in constant rumors along with other huge teams like the New York Yankees and New York Mets, the ball clubs are also connected to one specific player on the Minnesota Twins. With the Dodgers and other teams approaching the trade deadline on July 31, the latest intel from ESPN […]

The New York Yankees are desperately searching for some pitching, ahead of the July 31 MLB trade deadline. New York is linked to Pittsburgh Pirates starter Mitch Keller and Washington Nationals hurler MacKenzie Gore, per an ESPN report. “The Yankees want a starting pitcher and Keller, while not the best starter seemingly available, would be […]

Third baseman Ryan McMahon has already shown flashes of efficiency since joining the New York Yankees, and one previous mentor might have seen it coming from a mile away. According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, former Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu gave McMahon a glowing recommendation when New York approached him about his former Colorado Rockies […]

The Washington Nationals are languishing at the bottom of the standings in the National League East, which justifies their stance as sellers ahead of the approaching 2025 MLB trade deadline on Thursday. The movement has already started for the Nats, with the New York Yankees acquiring infielder Amed Rosario on Saturday. A pitcher could be […]

The MLB Trade Deadline is two days away, and the Chicago White Sox are in position to be sellers. The White Sox are the midst of another dreadful season as they are one of the worst teams in baseball as they are currently 39-68 on the season. One player to watch in terms of a […]

Shane Bieber has spent his entire big league career with the Cleveland Guardians. The two-time All-Star and 2020 American League Cy Young winner is coming off Tommy John surgery and has yet to pitch in 2025. Nevertheless, Jeff Passan of ESPN believes the Chicago Cubs could still try to acquire the 30-year-old starting pitcher. ESPN […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are in a tough position ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Pittsburgh is sailing toward another disappointing season, under general manager Ben Cherington. While Cherington is still at the helm of the ship, a new report states that he may not be around too much longer. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic writes […]

In his prime DJ LeMahieu was an incredibly valuable player, blending elite defense with impressive offensive production. But injuries and age have diminished the three-time All-Star and, in the middle of his seventh season with the New York Yankees, LeMahieu was designated for assignment. While the Yankees are done with DJ, LeMahieu isn’t done with […]

The New York Yankees are going to have to hold steady as they navigate the next few days without star right fielder Aaron Judge, who is currently on the 10-day injured list with a strained flexor in his right elbow. And they’re not off to the best of starts, as they were on the receiving […]

The Chicago White Sox are markedly better in 2025 than they were throughout the entirety of their rot-infested 2024 campaign, but that is such a low bar to clear. With the trade deadline coming up, the White Sox are going to be unquestioned sellers, especially when they have a poor 39-68 record. And sharks appear […]

The Milwaukee Brewers swung a trade for Danny Jansen on Monday evening. The deal with the Tampa Bay Rays improved the team’s catching depth. However, it’s unlikely Milwaukee is done adding to its team before the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline. And the next deal could involve Baltimore Orioles infielder Ryan O’Hearn. The Brewers are interested […]

The Milwaukee Brewers made a bold move ahead of the MLB trade deadline, acquiring catcher Danny Jansen from the Tampa Bay Rays while designating Eric Haase for assignment. In a candid moment after the announcement, manager Pat Murphy didn’t hold back about the difficulty of the roster decision. Murphy’s words came in response to a […]

The Seattle Mariners got the spark they were looking for Monday night, and it came off the bat of their newest slugger. In the bottom of the fourth inning at Sutter Health Park, Josh Naylor crushed a 420-foot solo shot to right field off Athletics starter Joey Estes, marking his first home run since being […]

On Monday, the Cleveland Guardians received bombshell news about closer Emmanuel Clase. Clase was placed on non-disciplinary leave as part of an MLB investigation into sports betting. As a result, Cleveland has lost its top trade chip. And their plans involving other trade chips, such as Shane Bieber and Steven Kwan, have been changed. Cleveland […]

San Diego Padres starter Dylan Cease gave fans and teammates a major scare on Monday night. The Padres pitcher was struck by a 99.6 mph one-hop come-backer during a scoreless second inning against the New York Mets at Petco Park. The ball, hit by shortstop Francisco Lindor, deflected off the back of Cease’s head, causing […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made some roster moves on Monday as the club has reportedly called up one of its top prospects to the major league. It’s a decision that comes just days before the MLB trade deadline. Alex Freeland, a 23-year-old infielder, is being promoted to the Dodgers, according to Insider Matthew Moreno. This […]

Although the 2025 season hasn’t quite gone to plan for the Boston Red Sox, it has still been a success to this point. Right now, the Red Sox are holding the last AL Wild Card spot. Although their lead might just be a half game over the Texas Rangers at the moment, the time is […]

The Baltimore Orioles got a jump on the MLB trade deadline, sending All-Star reliever Gregory Soto to the New York Mets last week. Baltimore is expected to sell at the deadline as the team plays out a lost season. While a number of Orioles players have drawn interest from teams, Felix Bautista is one of […]