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Will the Trade-Off Be Worth the Addition of Luis Arraez?
Another trade deadline has come and gone, and the contending Philadelphia Phillies were once again in need of plenty of help. This year, the Phillies were far more aggressive in addressing their offensive shortcomings. Dave Dombrowski pulled the trigger and went out to get the top bat on the market. The move certainly bolstered the […] The post Will the Trade-Off Be Worth the Addition of Luis Arraez? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Who Cracks the Dodgers’ Loaded Rotation Come October?
The Los Angeles Dodgers did the inevitable, adding Tarik Skubal to an already-loaded pitching staff. “It was Skubal or nothing, essentially,” Dave Roberts told the media after the trade. The rotation had posted a 3.50 ERA across a National League-leading 622.2 innings prior to the August 3 deadline, all without major contributions from Blake Snell […] The post Who Cracks the Dodgers’ Loaded Rotation Come October? appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Brewers’ 2026 Trade Deadline: Did They Do Enough?
Expectations for the Milwaukee Brewers heading into the 2026 MLB trade deadline were sky-high. They owned one of the best records in the National League, they had the best farm system the game had seen in years, and they were positioned to make the kind of splash the fanbase hasn’t seen in decades in hopes […] The post The Brewers’ 2026 Trade Deadline: Did They Do Enough? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Cubs Gear Up for World Series Push With Strong Trade Deadline
The Chicago Cubs were already one of the National League’s top teams entering the trade deadline. Their offense has been among the best in baseball, but injuries had left the pitching staff scrambling to stay afloat. That made adding multiple arms the front office’s top priority, and president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer delivered. Chicago […] The post Cubs Gear Up for World Series Push With Strong Trade Deadline appeared first on Just Baseball .
Orioles Manager Craig Albernaz Reacts to Trade Deadline Sell-Off
BALTIMORE, Md. — The trade deadline is an emotional day for all involved in the game of baseball. Some teams choose to buy contributors to enhance their odds of making the playoffs, while others sell to load up players that could provide future value. For a club like the Baltimore Orioles, who sat four games […] The post Orioles Manager Craig Albernaz Reacts to Trade Deadline Sell-Off appeared first on Just Baseball .
Top 5 Standout Prospect Returns at the MLB Trade Deadline
As is the case with every season, a flurry of deals came in at the trade deadline that could make it easy for some to get buried. From the blockbuster Adley Rutschman deal with the Red Sox to some more under-the-radar swaps like the Dustin May and JoJo trade to Milwaukee, my goal is to […] The post Top 5 Standout Prospect Returns at the MLB Trade Deadline appeared first on Just Baseball .
Will the Pirates’ Re-Built Bullpen Carry Them to October?
Heading into the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline, the Pittsburgh Pirates had one clear area they needed to upgrade to take one step closer to contention: their bullpen. To this point, the Pirates’ bullpen has simply been one of the worst in baseball. With 19 blown saves, the Pirates are tied for the sixth-most in the […] The post Will the Pirates’ Re-Built Bullpen Carry Them to October? appeared first on Just Baseball .
How Can the Tigers Patch Their Pitching Staff in an Open AL Central?
The trade deadline has come and gone, with the Detroit Tigers subtracting two major rotation pieces. Tarik Skubal landed where he always was supposed to, and Casey Mize joined him on the West Coast after being sent to the Padres. While the rotation took a significant hit, the bullpen remains the same. Moving Skubal and […] The post How Can the Tigers Patch Their Pitching Staff in an Open AL Central? appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Cincinnati Reds Were Directionless at the Deadline
If there’s one thing fans like to talk about, it’s the trade deadline. Buyers and sellers have an opportunity to dream of a better future, whether that future is three months or three years away. Your team’s bad? Well, at least a handful of new prospects are now in your Rolodex. Your team’s good? Here, […] The post The Cincinnati Reds Were Directionless at the Deadline appeared first on Just Baseball .
With No Fifth Starter, the Phillies’ Deadline Was a Failure
Hey there, Andrew Painter. How’s your rookie season going? Not great? Don’t worry about it. You’re only 23. Major League Baseball is really goddamn hard. You’ve got your whole career ahead of you. And it’s not like the fate of the Phillies’ seasons is resting on your shoulders. Wait, what? Shit. The 2026 MLB trade […] The post With No Fifth Starter, the Phillies’ Deadline Was a Failure appeared first on Just Baseball .
Mets Bolster Farm System With Sell-Off at 2026 Trade Deadline
After weeks of anticipation, the 2026 trade deadline has passed, and the New York Mets’ sell-off is complete. In total, the Mets shipped off seven players over the course of the last few days. David Stearns and the Mets’ front office brought in 12 new prospects into the system after all trades were finalized on […] The post Mets Bolster Farm System With Sell-Off at 2026 Trade Deadline appeared first on Just Baseball .
New Colorado Rockies front office acquires six players on first trade deadline day
DENVER – The first trade deadline for the Colorado Rockies new front office saw a lot of their best talent staying put and six new players joining the organization. President of Baseball Operations Paul DePodesta spoke to the media for over 15 minutes about the three trades his club made on deadline day involving CF Brenton […] The post New Colorado Rockies front office acquires six players on first trade deadline day appeared first on Just Baseball .
Padres Strike Late, Add Casey Mize to Bolster Rotation
The Detroit Tigers were silent after trading Tarik Skubal but struck a deal right as the bell rang, sending Casey Mize and Gage Workman to the San Diego Padres in exchange for the Padres’ No. 2 prospect, Kash Mayfield, and Jackson Wolf. While the Padres were not one of the rumored teams to be in […] The post Padres Strike Late, Add Casey Mize to Bolster Rotation appeared first on Just Baseball .
Houston Astros Acquire Daulton Varsho From Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays have traded another core piece of their roster by dealing outfielder Daulton Varsho to the Houston Astros. Varsho has been one of the most reliable defensive center fielders in the game ever since his promotion to the big leagues in 2020 and has been at the heart of the Blue Jays’ […] The post Houston Astros Acquire Daulton Varsho From Blue Jays appeared first on Just Baseball .
Pirates Find Their Closer, Acquire Luke Weaver From the Mets
After an incredibly quiet morning for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the club struck with its first move on deadline day, and it was an impactful one. The Pirates acquired RHP Luke Weaver from the New York Mets. Weaver is currently in the midst of arguably the best season of his career, pitching to a 1.84 ERA […] The post Pirates Find Their Closer, Acquire Luke Weaver From the Mets appeared first on Just Baseball .
Cubs Acquire Clay Holmes, Tyrone Taylor From Mets
The Chicago Cubs have acquired their third starting pitcher of the MLB trade deadline. On Monday afternoon, they added right-hander Clay Holmes in a deal with the New York Mets, sending top infield prospect Jefferson Rojas back to Queens. The Cubs also got outfielder Tyrone Taylor in this deal. Taylor has a .503 slugging percentage […] The post Cubs Acquire Clay Holmes, Tyrone Taylor From Mets appeared first on Just Baseball .
Dodgers Acquire Kris Bubic From Royals
Did you really think Tarik Skubal was going to be it for the Los Angeles Dodgers? Over the weekend, manager Dave Roberts and POBO Andrew Friedman downplayed the possibility of making any more notable additions to their roster. Yeah, right. Today, the Dodgers and Kansas City Royals came together on a trade that will send […] The post Dodgers Acquire Kris Bubic From Royals appeared first on Just Baseball .
Red Sox Acquire Adley Rutschman From Division Rival Orioles
The Boston Red Sox are reportedly acquiring superstar catcher Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles, per Jeff Passan and Jarred Carrabis. The Orioles received Anthony Eyanson (BOS #2, SP), Enddy Azocar (BOS #5, INF), Kyson Witherspoon (BOS #3, SP), Hardol Rivas (BOS #17, OF), and big league catcher Carlos Narváez, with those rankings coming from […] The post Red Sox Acquire Adley Rutschman From Division Rival Orioles appeared first on Just Baseball .
Rays Acquire Liam Hicks From Marlins
After trading for one of the best starting pitchers on the block yesterday, Freddy Peralta, the Tampa Bay Rays have added one of the better hitting catchers in baseball this season, Liam Hicks, formerly of the Miami Marlins. Hicks has been a productive offensive backstop and brings plenty of stability behind the plate for the […] The post Rays Acquire Liam Hicks From Marlins appeared first on Just Baseball .
Padres Acquire Robbie Ray From Division Rival Giants
With a clear need for rotation help heading into the final stretch of the season, the San Diego Padres called up one of the few obvious sellers in baseball and acquired veteran southpaw Robbie Ray from the San Francisco Giants. Right-handed pitching prospect Miguel Mendez and 17-year-old shortstop Joniel Hernandez are the return. Ray is […] The post Padres Acquire Robbie Ray From Division Rival Giants appeared first on Just Baseball .
Mariners Acquire Taylor Ward From Orioles
In a quest for more offense, the Seattle Mariners acquired outfielder Taylor Ward from the Baltimore Orioles Monday, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. A true rental, Ward is having something of a power outage this season. However, he’s matched his 2025 wRC+ with the Los Angeles Angels. That’s due to his .383 on-base percentage carrying […] The post Mariners Acquire Taylor Ward From Orioles appeared first on Just Baseball .
Phillies Make a Splash, Acquire Luis Arraez, Caleb Kilian, and Brooks Raley
Early this morning the Philadelphia Phillies were busy, beginning their day with a trade for both Luis Arraez and Caleb Kilian from the San Francisco Giants, as well as making a deal for Brooks Raley from the New York Mets. The Phillies have struggled to open the second half. They are 5-10 in their first […] The post Phillies Make a Splash, Acquire Luis Arraez, Caleb Kilian, and Brooks Raley appeared first on Just Baseball .
Blue Jays Acquire RHP Jose Soriano from Angels
In a day that looks primed for a sell-off, the Toronto Blue Jays kicked off trade deadline day acquiring right-handed pitcher José Soriano from the Los Angeles Angels for three prospects. Soriano opened the year an early favorite for American League Cy Young. Though he cooled off, he’s still having a breakout campaign. Through 22 […] The post Blue Jays Acquire RHP Jose Soriano from Angels appeared first on Just Baseball .
What Should the Giants Look For In Their Deadline Returns?
The San Francisco Giants have been the most obvious sellers through the first four months of the season. While there were real playoff aspirations with this roster, they have been one of the biggest disappointments across the entire league. It’s been a disappointing enough year that names like Luis Arraez, Robbie Ray, and others have […] The post What Should the Giants Look For In Their Deadline Returns? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Week of August 3
The trade deadline brings opportunity for fantasy baseball managers looking to make a move in the standings. When sellers trade their contributors, that allows other players to emerge in greater roles down the stretch. Whether it be in the bullpen with a new closer or a prospect promotion to replace a key performer, these guys […] The post Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Week of August 3 appeared first on Just Baseball .
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