6 winners of the Trade Deadline
That, friends, was a wild Trade Deadline. They always turn out that way, don’t they? We all spend the last few days leading up to it wondering if this is the year where nothing much big is going to happen, and then the time arrives and we’re all, “A.J. Preller
What we learned from a wild Trade Deadline
We don’t do dull Deadlines in MLB. The move to “one true Trade Deadline” with the elimination of the August waiver trade period in 2019 and the expansion of the postseason format in the current CBA have combined to make the midseason trade market reliably fun and fruitful. Even when
2027 MLB All-Star Game to be held at Wrigley Field
CHICAGO – With its ivy-covered walls and storied history, Wrigley Field has long been considered one of the crown jewels of baseball. And over the past decade-plus, the Cubs have worked to transform not only the ballclub, but also the neighborhood surrounding the Friendly Confines. The Cubs already ended a
Hold the plane! Seattle's midnight scheme to bring Geno (and family) home
SEATTLE -- As the Mariners’ team charter sat on the tarmac at Sacramento International Airport (SMF), the hour creeping past midnight into Thursday as nearly 45 minutes passed, virtually everyone on board wondered: Why the delay? News had already spread like wildfire that Eugenio Suárez was returning to the Mariners
Raleigh breaks record for HRs by switch-hitting catcher with No. 42
SEATTLE -- After the Mariners’ major moves ahead of the Trade Deadline, Cal Raleigh doesn’t necessarily have to be the guy in Seattle’s new-look lineup. But perhaps he still will be as his historic season continues.
Dale Jr.'s iconic baseball car is back for Speedway Classic
The record number of fans attending the MLB Speedway Classic won't just see a historic, first-of-its kind baseball game at Bristol Motor Speedway. They'll also see a blast from NASCAR's -- and MLB's -- past. That's because racing legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. is bringing back his iconic No. 8 Budweiser
Trade Deadline sale offers you the best deal for MLB.TV
The Trade Deadline has come and gone, but for a limited time, MLB.TV is available for a special offer. During the Trade Deadline sale running now through Thursday, Aug. 7, an MLB.TV Yearly subscription has been discounted to $34.99, bringing you every out-of-market regular-season game, live or on demand. As
5 contenders who made huge bullpen additions at Trade Deadline
Sandy Alcantara wasn’t traded on Thursday, nor was Dylan Cease, Mitch Keller, Edward Cabrera, MacKenzie Gore, Joe Ryan or Zac Gallen. With a few exceptions -- a Merrill Kelly here, a Shane Bieber there -- there really weren’t any impactful starting pitchers moved at the Deadline, which makes clear exactly
8 runs in the 8th ... from both teams?! Braves top Reds in historic thriller
CINCINNATI -- How much fun is it to win a game during which you scored eight runs and allowed eight runs in the same inning? “That third out in the 10th was really fun,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said after his team claimed a 12-11, 10-inning win over the Reds
Correa returns to Astros in stunner trade with Twins
HOUSTON -- Carlos Correa, one of the most popular players in club history and a standout performer during the Astros’ rise from a 100-loss rebuilding club to World Series champion, is headed back to Houston after he agreed to waive a no-trade clause Thursday. In a blockbuster deal that had
Padres add relief ace Miller on Deadline day with 5 trades, 22 players on the move
SAN DIEGO -- It wouldn’t be a proper Deadline day without an A.J. Preller trade binge. The Padres' general manager did not disappoint. Preller reshaped his roster in a major way on Thursday -- making five deals that involved 22 players before the Trade Deadline. The most stunning of those
MLB's best record, Correa's return to Astros highlight Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV+
“Friday Night Baseball” on Apple TV+ is back this week and features one of baseball's hottest teams, along with a matchup of two AL teams that have their eyes on October -- one of which is reuniting with an old friend.
'We won ... I guess': Caballero starts game in one dugout, ends it in the other
NEW YORK – José Caballero was about to take some swings in the batting cage, steps from the visiting dugout at Yankee Stadium, when he felt a tap on his shoulder that changed everything. Soon, the infielder was exchanging goodbyes with hugs and handshakes, preparing to join a new team.
This Minor League ballpark gives South Carolina its very own Green Monster
Benjamin Hill travels the nation collecting stories about what makes Minor League Baseball unique. This excerpt from the Baseball Traveler newsletter, presented by Circle K, is a mere taste of the smorgasbord of delights he offers every week. Read the full newsletter here, and subscribe to his newsletter here.
Being in 1st place entering August a good sign for division leaders
It’s August, which means it's the beginning of the stretch run. The Home Run Derby, All-Star Game and Trade Deadline have passed, and playoff implication-laden baseball is taking center stage. It might feel like if a team isn’t in playoff position right now, it could be time to be worried.
Yanks overhaul 'pen with Bednar, Doval and Bird trades
NEW YORK – When heavy storms halted play for nearly three hours in the bottom of the fifth inning Thursday afternoon, Giancarlo Stanton said it sparked a clubhouse competition: “Seeing who has the best internet connection.” That WiFi came in handy. The Trade Deadline clock was on, and the Yankees
Mets get their center field help in trade for Cedric Mullins
SAN DIEGO -- Perched in first place with a mostly healthy roster and one of their most dynamic offensive cores in decades, the Mets entered late July sensing another fine runway for a deep postseason run. They then became one of the Trade Deadline’s more active teams, capping their frenzy
Stats of the Week: From rookie's 4-HR game to 41-year-old's 11-K game
Here’s our weekly look at 10 mind-blowing notes from the last week in baseball (July 25-31). Historic rookie: Nick Kurtz’s 19 total bases in his four-homer game on Friday tied the all-time record, set by Shawn Green on May 23, 2002, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. And Green in
Deal for May with LA gives Red Sox pitching depth
BOSTON -- The Red Sox pushed the market to acquire a starting pitcher before the Trade Deadline, and it went down to the wire. Ultimately, chief baseball officer Craig Breslow finalized a deal just in time to acquire righty Dustin May from the Dodgers in exchange for outfield prospects James
Rangers acquire Merrill Kelly from D-backs for 3 pitching prospects
SEATTLE -- On Thursday, the Rangers' rotation had an MLB-best 3.16 ERA. It’s only going to get better. With less than an hour to go until Thursday's 5 p.m. CT Trade Deadline, Texas acquired Merrill Kelly from the Diamondbacks for a trio of pitching prospects.
Royals add outfielder Yastrzemski in late Trade Deadline deal with Giants
KANSAS CITY -- Not until about an hour before Thursday’s 5 p.m. CT Trade Deadline did the Royals begin to discuss the trade that would land them one final outfielder for the day. When the deal was finished, they had about 90 seconds to spare. But in the end, the
Chourio (hamstring) likely headed to 10-day injured list
MILWAUKEE -- The Brewers are leaning toward placing outfielder Jackson Chourio on the 10-day injured list after the 21-year-old tweaked his right hamstring legging out a triple in Tuesday’s loss to the Cubs, general manager Matt Arnold said in the wake of the Trade Deadline.
Cubs trade for versatile utilityman Willi Castro, lefty reliever Rogers
CHICAGO – When the smoke cleared on the Trade Deadline on Thursday, the Cubs had accomplished a few of their stated goals ahead of a crucial two-month push for the division crown. Between four trades in a 24-hour span, Chicago added depth to the pitching staff and upgraded the bench.
Crew adds Shelby Miller, outfielder Lockridge at Deadline
MILWAUKEE -- The Brewers (64-44) woke up on Trade Deadline day with the best record in the Majors, intent on fortifying a hard-worked bullpen but appalled by some of the price tags being attached to available arms. So, they got creative at the 11th hour.
Breaking down every trade the Padres made on Deadline day
SAN DIEGO -- The Padres started Thursday by adding to their biggest strength -- landing right-hander Mason Miller to fortify what was already the best bullpen in baseball. They ended the day by addressing all of their weaknesses, making five deals prior to the 3 p.m. CT Trade Deadline that