Tag: MLB Trade Deadline

State of MLB: Prospect Hoarding

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.

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State of Baseball: The Trade Deadline

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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Chicago Cubs Not So Minor Additions

With the trade deadline approaching rapidly, Theo Epstein and the Chicago Cubs needed a response from their 2016 World Series MVP Ben Zobrist. They needed to know whether or not he would be returning to the team. This season has been rough on the veteran as he took an extended leave of absence due to personal life issues.

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Trade Deadline: Big Arms on the Block

This year’s trade deadline should be eventful because of the abundance of talented pitchers available on the market, such as Matt Boyd, Marcus Stroman, Robbie Ray, Zack Wheeler, Madison Bumgarner, and Noah Syndergaard. There are a number of contending teams seeking to improve their starting rotations, including the Yankees, Phillies, Braves, Twins, Dodgers, and Astros. Let’s take a look at their top prospects who could be the centerpieces of a deadline acquisition.

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State of MLB: Prospect Hoarding

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.

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State of Baseball: The Trade Deadline

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.

Read More

Chicago Cubs Not So Minor Additions

With the trade deadline approaching rapidly, Theo Epstein and the Chicago Cubs needed a response from their 2016 World Series MVP Ben Zobrist. They needed to know whether or not he would be returning to the team. This season has been rough on the veteran as he took an extended leave of absence due to personal life issues.

Read More

Trade Deadline: Big Arms on the Block

This year’s trade deadline should be eventful because of the abundance of talented pitchers available on the market, such as Matt Boyd, Marcus Stroman, Robbie Ray, Zack Wheeler, Madison Bumgarner, and Noah Syndergaard. There are a number of contending teams seeking to improve their starting rotations, including the Yankees, Phillies, Braves, Twins, Dodgers, and Astros. Let’s take a look at their top prospects who could be the centerpieces of a deadline acquisition.

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We are LIVE! Today on the Chiefs Blitz Podcast, we talk about the impending release of RT Jawaan Taylor and what this means for the #Chiefs Offensive Line!

We are LIVE! Today on the Chiefs Blitz Podcast, we talk about the impending release of RT Jawaan Taylor and what this means for the #Chiefs Offensive Line!

🚨 Nate Taylor: Jaylon Moore is the "Next Man Up" at RT!

​With Jawaan Taylor’s release clearing $20M in cap space, @ByNateTaylor reports that Jaylon Moore is expected to be the #Chiefs starting Right Tackle for 2026. ✍️🏗️

​🧱 The former 49er signed a 2-year, $30M deal last

🚨 DONE DEAL: David Montgomery is a Houston Texan!

​The "Sonic and Knuckles" era in Detroit ends today. 🏎️💨

​The Trade:
🚀 Texans get: David Montgomery
🐯 Lions get: OL Juice Scruggs + 4th & 7th Round picks
Montgomery heads to H-Town to be the "Hammer" for CJ Stroud, while

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