
2021 MLB Trade Deadline Preview: Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies may be under .500, but they rank second in their division and are just four games back from the first-place New York Mets.
The Philadelphia Phillies may be under .500, but they rank second in their division and are just four games back from the first-place New York Mets.
As the Chicago White Sox start to run away with the American League Central Division, the Kansas City Royals are falling to the bottom. Once again, the trade deadline will be a disappearing act for many in the Royals’ clubhouse, as new prospects join the organization and veterans look to make a playoff push elsewhere.
The New York Mets have had one of the most interesting seasons of any team in baseball. Coming in with big expectations from big offseason acquisition Francisco Lindor, the Mets were met by some disappointing results. With this the case, the Mets have their work cut out for them this trade deadline.
While the fate of their 2021 season is decided, the Pirates still have work to do before they think about free agency and the 2022 campaign. In fact, the July 30 trade deadline could dictate how Pittsburgh fares several years down the road.
Although they rank third in their division, the Padres have an impressive 55-41 record, giving them the second Wild Card spot. How might they approach the upcoming July 30 trade deadline?
2021 has marked another year of misery for the Baltimore Orioles. On pace to finish with the worst record in the American League and second-worst record in all of baseball, Baltimore is now turning its attention to the upcoming trade deadline.
After winning the American League title last season, the Tampa Bay Rays have formulated another strong season in 2021. Currently just 1.5 games behind the Boston Red Sox in the American League East, the Rays have once again excelled despite having a low payroll.
The Marlins, under the guidance of Derek Jeter and Kim Ng, will have to decide how aggressively they will sell this summer—if they even sell at all.
After selling at the past few deadlines, the Giants are back in the market as buyers—and they might wind up being big-time aggressive. With the best record in all of baseball, it is imperative that the Giants address areas of weakness to reduce the threat of losing ground.
The Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series last season and surely have their sights on defending their title in 2021. However, a new obstacle stands in their way in the form of the San Francisco Giants, who have risen to new heights and now hold the best record in all of MLB.
The Diamondbacks are nearly three dozen games out of the top spot in the NL East. This would be terrible if the season was over, but it is infinitely times more despicable considering we’re only at the unofficial halfway point. Now, for yet another season, Arizona is a clear seller ahead of the deadline.
Let’s break down what the Blue Jays must do at the upcoming trade deadline in order to succeed down the stretch this season.
The Philadelphia Phillies may be under .500, but they rank second in their division and are just four games back from the first-place New York Mets.
As the Chicago White Sox start to run away with the American League Central Division, the Kansas City Royals are falling to the bottom. Once again, the trade deadline will be a disappearing act for many in the Royals’ clubhouse, as new prospects join the organization and veterans look to make a playoff push elsewhere.
The New York Mets have had one of the most interesting seasons of any team in baseball. Coming in with big expectations from big offseason acquisition Francisco Lindor, the Mets were met by some disappointing results. With this the case, the Mets have their work cut out for them this trade deadline.
While the fate of their 2021 season is decided, the Pirates still have work to do before they think about free agency and the 2022 campaign. In fact, the July 30 trade deadline could dictate how Pittsburgh fares several years down the road.
Although they rank third in their division, the Padres have an impressive 55-41 record, giving them the second Wild Card spot. How might they approach the upcoming July 30 trade deadline?
2021 has marked another year of misery for the Baltimore Orioles. On pace to finish with the worst record in the American League and second-worst record in all of baseball, Baltimore is now turning its attention to the upcoming trade deadline.
After winning the American League title last season, the Tampa Bay Rays have formulated another strong season in 2021. Currently just 1.5 games behind the Boston Red Sox in the American League East, the Rays have once again excelled despite having a low payroll.
The Marlins, under the guidance of Derek Jeter and Kim Ng, will have to decide how aggressively they will sell this summer—if they even sell at all.
After selling at the past few deadlines, the Giants are back in the market as buyers—and they might wind up being big-time aggressive. With the best record in all of baseball, it is imperative that the Giants address areas of weakness to reduce the threat of losing ground.
The Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series last season and surely have their sights on defending their title in 2021. However, a new obstacle stands in their way in the form of the San Francisco Giants, who have risen to new heights and now hold the best record in all of MLB.
The Diamondbacks are nearly three dozen games out of the top spot in the NL East. This would be terrible if the season was over, but it is infinitely times more despicable considering we’re only at the unofficial halfway point. Now, for yet another season, Arizona is a clear seller ahead of the deadline.
Let’s break down what the Blue Jays must do at the upcoming trade deadline in order to succeed down the stretch this season.
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