Entering today, the Minnesota Twins were in a three-way tie for first place in the AL Central. Will they make any moves before Monday’s trade deadline? With an abundance of talent and a shot at a World Series ring, there is reason to believe the Twins are in a position to make a major deal and acquire a player.
Should the Royals make additional deals to move expiring contracts or do they stay put with the shortened season?
Los Angeles Angels 31-year-old journeyman infielder Tommy La Stella developed into an All-Star second baseman during his first season with the Halos in 2019. Last night La Stella was dealt to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for infielder Franklin Barreto.
The Mets have started off tier season with a 12-14 record which is not indicative of the potential that their
Andersen Pickard outlines how the Boston Red Sox might approach the trade deadline and which players they could trade away.
Cincinnati Reds (11-16, 6.5 GB NL Central) Status: Buyers The rebuild is supposed to be over. The Reds spent over
The San Diego Padres have emerged as a postseason threat as we approach the halfway point of the 2020 season. If they buy at the deadline, Chaim Bloom and co. need to capitalize on their postseason hunger.
July 31st broke the record for deadline day trades with 30, eclipsing the 2016 mark of 18. Putting a hard deadline on the industry seemed to motivate front offices this year and could signal increased activity for years to come.
In his debut piece, Sabir Aden looks at what is wrong with the trade deadline and if there are any ways it can be fixed.
The New York Yankees had a quiet trade deadline, but the optimism for the remainder of the season is still there, writes Emma Marion.
It has become a recurrent theme in trade negotiations between contending and rebuilding teams: “Prospect X is untouchable.” Teams have become increasingly reluctant to trade their top prospects in an effort to inch closer to a championship. Front offices are trying to do the same thing: construct a roster that is filled with young and talented players at below-market value contracts. This philosophy of risk-aversion, prospect accumulation, and player development is having a negative impact on Major League Baseball.
This is the time of year where a big trade can do one of a few different things, depending on how you’re looking at it. If you’re a contender, the right trade could propel you over the top to reach the ultimate goal of winning a World Series. Buyer beware, the wrong trade could also set your franchise back tremendously for years to come.
Entering today, the Minnesota Twins were in a three-way tie for first place in the AL Central. Will they make any moves before Monday’s trade deadline? With an abundance of talent and a shot at a World Series ring, there is reason to believe the Twins are in a position to make a major deal and acquire a player.
Should the Royals make additional deals to move expiring contracts or do they stay put with the shortened season?
Los Angeles Angels 31-year-old journeyman infielder Tommy La Stella developed into an All-Star second baseman during his first season with the Halos in 2019. Last night La Stella was dealt to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for infielder Franklin Barreto.
The Mets have started off tier season with a 12-14 record which is not indicative of the potential that their roster brings. The losses of
Andersen Pickard outlines how the Boston Red Sox might approach the trade deadline and which players they could trade away.
Cincinnati Reds (11-16, 6.5 GB NL Central) Status: Buyers The rebuild is supposed to be over. The Reds spent over $160 million this past offseason
The San Diego Padres have emerged as a postseason threat as we approach the halfway point of the 2020 season. If they buy at the deadline, Chaim Bloom and co. need to capitalize on their postseason hunger.
July 31st broke the record for deadline day trades with 30, eclipsing the 2016 mark of 18. Putting a hard deadline on the industry seemed to motivate front offices this year and could signal increased activity for years to come.
In his debut piece, Sabir Aden looks at what is wrong with the trade deadline and if there are any ways it can be fixed.
The New York Yankees had a quiet trade deadline, but the optimism for the remainder of the season is still there, writes Emma Marion.
It has become a recurrent theme in trade negotiations between contending and rebuilding teams: “Prospect X is untouchable.” Teams have become increasingly reluctant to trade their top prospects in an effort to inch closer to a championship. Front offices are trying to do the same thing: construct a roster that is filled with young and talented players at below-market value contracts. This philosophy of risk-aversion, prospect accumulation, and player development is having a negative impact on Major League Baseball.
This is the time of year where a big trade can do one of a few different things, depending on how you’re looking at it. If you’re a contender, the right trade could propel you over the top to reach the ultimate goal of winning a World Series. Buyer beware, the wrong trade could also set your franchise back tremendously for years to come.
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