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The trade deadline has arrived. The final dots and crosses must made made to all the letters and all the agreements must be in to the Commissioner’s Office by 3:00 p.m. MST. As is often the case, there is an expectation that there will still be some contracts with wet ink at the time. However, […]
Welcome back to Monday Stat Party, a weekly series showcasing some of the most curious and nostalgia-inducing statistical developments from the past week of Mets baseball. What unites each entry is the sense of intrigue which they aim to spark, and the unbridled love of the game’s anomalies from which they arise. Without further ado, […]
While most of you are focused on today’s MLB Trade Deadline, which comes up at 5 p.m. CT, I thought I’d take time to update you on some good — and not-so-good — Cubs performances over the past week. Here’s who’s been hot and not for the Cubs over their seven games against the Cardinals […]
The clock is ticking for the St. Louis Cardinals. With just hours remaining before Monday’s MLB Trade Deadline, the Cardinals have some thinking to do. The possibility of becoming sellers grew stronger and stronger over the last two weeks. If they do sell, one name is drawing plenty of attention across baseball. According to MLB […] The post MLB rumors: Cardinals player named ‘1 of most popular controllable bats’ on trade market at deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Here’s how Rob Manfred and Major League Baseball can avoid a lockout despite the controversial Los Angeles Dodgers-Tarik Skubal trade.
10:57am: The teams announced the trade. 10:30am: The Braves are set to acquire veteran left-handed reliever Brent Suter from the Angels in exchange for infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr., reports ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Suter, 36, adds a long-relief option to an Atlanta bullpen that has frequently been stretched thin this season. The Braves have regularly cycled […]
The Houston Astros have a rotation that’s been battered by injuries all season, and the clock is running out to fix it before Monday’s 6 p.m. ET deadline. Detroit right-hander Casey Mize was scratched from his start Friday as a precaution against injury risk amid trade buzz, a clear sign he’s drawing real interest around […] The post 1 last-minute trade Astros must make before deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Dodgers were apparently not done making trades after landing Tarik Skubal, and they just welcomed back a familiar face to the team, acquiring Ben Rortvedt from the New York Mets, according to Aram Leighton of Just BB Media. “The Mets are sending catcher Ben Rortvedt to the Dodgers for RHP Chayce McDermott. […] The post Dodgers make next trade after Tarik Skubal, and it’s for a familiar face with Mets appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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Marcelo Mayer was the most-hyped prospect in Red Sox history. He was not the highest-ranked prospect the Sox have ever had, and other players like Roman Anthony, Mookie Betts, and, now, Franklin Arias, have all had their moments as the fanbase’s primo prospect darling. But Mayer represents the only time in Red Sox history when […]
According to Jeff Passan, the Braves are acquiring Brent Suter in a trade with the Los Angeles Angels, with Nacho Alvarez going back in the deal. Trade news: The Atlanta Braves are acquiring left-handed reliever Brent Suter from the Los Angeles Angels for infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr., sources tell ESPN. — Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August […]
The MLB trade deadline was kicked off with the trade of Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The best pitcher in baseball had numerous suitors around the league, but ultimately he was dealt to the back-to-back World Series champions. The Milwaukee Brewers were one team that fell short in the Skubal sweepstakes, as they […] The post MLB rumors: Brewers making Clay Holmes trade push with Mets after Tarik Skubal fail appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Today might be the Trade Deadline (and check out Tracker if you haven’t already) and it’s an off day for our Atlanta Braves but there’s still news to discuss outside of all of that. We’re a few days into the month of August and now Atlanta’s ace hurler has received some recognition for what he […]
The New York Yankees reportedly will not move Ben Rice to catcher despite Sunday’s trade for Washington Nationals first baseman Luis García Jr.
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With the fanbase wondering what direction the Texas Rangers will take when it comes to the trade deadline on Monday evening, there appear to be talks happening between other teams about the ball club’s pitchers. As the Rangers made the trade with the Los Angeles Angels for catcher Logan O’Hoppe and pitcher Chase Silseth, the […] The post Rangers rumors: MacKenzie Gore, Nathan Eovaldi among 3 highly coveted trade candidates appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Dodgers last week beat the Mariners in two out of three games, securing a fourth consecutive series win out of the All-Star break. But then they got swept and outplayed at home by the Red Sox. Manager Dave Roberts acknowledged the poor weekend on Sunday, but through the lens of someone who just welcomed […]
Last week I wrote about how the Dodgers were favored to land Tarik Skubal before the trade deadline. In the time since, they actually did it. The Dodgers added the best pitcher in baseball to the best team in baseball. It’s fucked up. There can be no question that it’s fucked up. My blog last […] The post Here’s a List of People We Can Blame/Be Pissed at About the Dodgers Getting Tarik Skubal appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Bryce Harper will no longer be playing 1B for the Phillies.
As the 2026 MLB trade deadline approaches, the Boston Red Sox continue exploring ways to strengthen their roster for another […]
Giants left-hander Robbie Ray is one of the most logical trade candidates still on the board. Joel Sherman of The New York Post reports that the Padres are interested. Bob Nightengale of USA Today says the Phillies have him on their radar. He has also been connected to the Cubs, although that was before that […]
One of the first moves the San Francisco Giants made before the Trade Deadline was trading second baseman Luis Arraez to the Philadelphia Phillies. In return, San Francisco received right-handed pitchers Ramon Marquez and Marty Gair. Meanwhile, Giants President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey is ecstatic about the additions, per Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic. […] The post Buster Posey’s immediate reaction to Luis Arraez trade return from Phillies appeared first on ClutchPoints .
As the 2026 MLB trade deadline approaches, the New York Yankees continue exploring opportunities to strengthen their roster for another […]
The Pittsburgh Pirates have already made one splash ahead of Monday’s deadline, landing closer Camilo Doval from the Yankees to shore up a bullpen that desperately needed a ninth-inning answer [web:54]. But if the Pirates are serious about staying “aggressive,” as their front office has signaled all week, there’s one more call worth making before […] The post 1 last-minute trade Pirates must make before deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .
With just hours left before Monday's trade deadline, here's all the latest around the league.