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Boston Red Sox Acquire White Sox Southpaw Matt Thornton
The Boston Red Sox acquired left-handed reliever Matt Thornton from the Chicago White Sox late Friday night. Earlier this week Boston lost LHP Andrew Miller for the season and the team acted quickly to fill the void. “You don’t... More of this article »
Marlins Trade Rumors: Potential Suitors for Five Players at Trade Deadline
In the wake of the Miami Marlins gutting its MLB roster back to “start”, Miami is obviously non-competitive leading to the trade deadline. Though the “Fish” are not in danger of being historically bad, they’re... More of this article »
Mets Trade Rumors: Potential Suitors for Five Players at Trade Deadline
The New York Mets are in the most envious of positions for the sellers of Major League Baseball; they have a plan. New York is sticking to its rebuilding plan and with the emergence of starters like Zack Wheeler and Matt Harvey and... More of this article »
Mariners Trade Rumors: Potential Suitors for Five Players at Trade Deadline
The Seattle Mariners enter the final few weeks before the trade deadline hopelessly out of playoff contention but in perhaps the best position to maximize value as sellers. Make no mistake, this Mariners team is not going to make any... More of this article »
Red Sox Trade Rumors: 5 Players That Should Be on Boston’s Radar
The Boston Red Sox currently hold onto the best record in the American League at 55-37 and as a result have sat atop the AL East standings for over a month and a half. Despite the fact that Boston has been able to establish themselves... More of this article »
2013 Trade Deadline: 15 Players Under 30 Who Could Get Moved
With the trade deadline looming (July 31), it’s inevitable that players—both good and bad—will switch jerseys and play for different teams come August. For the most part, contending teams look to acquire seasoned veterans to... More of this article »
Cubs Trade Rumors: Potential Suitors for Five Players at Trade Deadline
The month of July continues to shape the upcoming trade deadline and the first week has been heavily favoring the Chicago Cubs. Chicago is in the midst of a four game winning streak but remain eight games under .500 and out of the... More of this article »
Trade Rumors: Phillies Interested in Joba Chamberlain
According to Mark Feinsand of New York News Daily, the Philadelphia Phillies are expressing interest in New York Yankees reliever Joba Chamberlain. It is no secret that the Phillies are open to trading Michael Young and even Carlos... More of this article »
MLB Trade Deadline 2013: Top Suitors for Cubs Matt Garza
As was the case during last year’s trade deadline before an elbow injury derailed the rest of his season, Matt Garza is once again one of the premier names being shopped around and gaining interest across both leagues. Although... More of this article »
White Sox Trade Rumors: Potential Suitors For 5 Players at the Deadline
The Chicago White Sox should be in a full rebuilding mode in a couple of weeks. Currently sitting 34-51, Chicago is 13 games back of both the division and nearest wildcard. A team with a weak farm system, it would be wisest for the... More of this article »
Dodgers Acquire Ricky Nolasco From Marlins
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired right-hander Ricky Nolasco from the Miami Marlins for three minor league pitchers, Steve Ames, Josh Wall and Angel Sanchez. The Dodgers also picked up an international signing bonus worth $197,000... More of this article »
National League West: Up for Grabs Heading Into Trade Deadline
The National League West hosts a bevy of notable teams. The Los Angeles Dodgers have taken Baseball’s payroll critics by storm, signing every player it possibly can, including extended relatives and distinguished international... More of this article »
Relievers Who Could Be Closing After the Trade Deadline
With the trade deadline steadily approaching (on July 31st), several players will inevitably find themselves playing for new teams. The focus of the deadline–at least from an analytical perspective–is usually the high powered... More of this article »
Cubs Deal Scott Feldman To Orioles, Marmol to Dodgers
The Baltimore Orioles took a step towards strengthening their starting rotation acquiring starter Scott Feldman in a trade with the Chicago Cubs. Baltimore also acquired backup catcher Steve Clevenger in the deal, which sent reliever Pedro... More of this article »
National League Central: Buyers and Sellers Ahead of MLB Trade Deadline
The St. Louis Cardinals were given a taste of their own medicine when the San Francisco Giants steamrolled them in last year’s NLCS. The same team who had come back from a 3-2 deficit to win the World Series in 2011, then went... More of this article »
National League East: Five Distinct Directions at the Trade Deadline
The immediate futures of each team in the National League East are all different and distinct. Had the Washington Nationals played to potential in the first half of the season and the Philadelphia Phillies recovered from an awful... More of this article »
American League West: Two Team Race Heading into the Trade Deadline
An argument can be made the American League West is upside down if you make your judgments based on winter activity. The defending West champion Oakland Athletics, as per usual, did very little in the offseason. Based on a team nearly... More of this article »
MLB Trade Deadline 2013: Assessing the Market for First Basemen
As is the case with this season’s market for catchers with the coming July trade deadline, the same can be said in regards to the market of first basemen. Although the market is comprised of solid names such as Kendrys Morales, Michael... More of this article »
American League Central: Time to Concede to Detroit at Trade Deadline
Entering the 2013 season, the defending American League champion Tigers were on the short list of World Series contenders again. While the Angels added the big piece (Josh Hamilton) and the Blue Jays made the most noise, it’s... More of this article »
Assessing the Market for Catchers as Trade Deadline Approaches
Although not typically seen as the flashiest role on either the field or in trade talks, the catcher is perhaps one of, if not the most vital parts of a lineup and such is taken into account come the trade deadline. Maintaining either... More of this article »
American League East: Division of Buyers at Trade Deadline
Top to bottom the American League East is easily the most competitive in all of Major League Baseball. Currently, all five teams have at least won as many as they have lost and Boston, New York and Baltimore have three of the top six... More of this article »
Chicago Cubs Should Be Major Players Up to Trade Deadline
Theo Epstein has never been shy about making a deal. The former Boston Red Sox GM helped built two World Series versions in Boston and now is in full rebuilding mode in Chicago. With the team openly not focusing on this season and... More of this article »
Marlins Ryan Webb, Mike Dunn, Not Steve Cishek, Likely to be Dealt
While most teams wonder what happens with hot-pitching Marlins’ pitcher, Ricky Nolasco, the Marlins are just as likely to deal some relievers at the trade deadline as they often do around this time. The popular rumor was they... More of this article »
Pitching is Key for Boston Red Sox with Approaching Trade Deadline
Coming into the 2013 season, the Boston Red Sox were not hailed as the preeminent contenders in the American League that they have performed like up this point, with many analysts and experts predicting that Boston would be stuck within... More of this article »
Aramis Ramirez to the Blue Jays? It Could Happen
Aramis Ramirez is 35-years-old and brings with him a career impact bat. Of course, his Milwaukee Brewers are 12 games under .500, in the toughest division for clinching a playoff spot in baseball and Ramirez has two potential years... More of this article »
Kendrys Morales, Raul Ibanez, Offer Trade Chips for Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are struggling, but it’s not because of their free agent signings. While players like Jesus Montero, Brendan Ryan, Dustin Ackley and Justin Smoak have all struggled to create a strong core for Seattle, guys... More of this article »
Breaking Down the New York Yankees Trade Possibilities
For the first time in years the New York Yankees are at a crossroads within both the 2013 season and the franchise. Presently, at 41-34, New York is just 2.5 games behind the Boston Red Sox for the AL East lead. If the season ended... More of this article »