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Tarik Skubal trade update from ESPN's Jeff Passan makes Tigers' plan clear originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Detroit Tigers, in what could've been the final start of Tarik Skubal's career in Detroit, fell to the Baltimore Orioles in extra-innings.
It wasn't just a sad loss for the Tigers; it might've been the nail in the coffin for Detroit to be sellers this season as well. With just a few days left before the August 3 MLB trade deadline, the Tigers' plan for the deadline has become clear.
According to ESPN's Jeff Passan on SportsCenter, the Tigers' plan with Skubal is clear: the back-to-back Cy Young-winning ace is fully expected to be traded in the coming days.
"Yeah, Tarik Skubal is going to be traded," Passan said. "... the expectation is that's going to happen in the next day or two..."
#tigers #passan
The Detroit Tigers, in what could've been the final start of Tarik Skubal's career in Detroit, fell to the Baltimore Orioles in extra-innings.
It wasn't just a sad loss for the Tigers; it might've been the nail in the coffin for Detroit to be sellers this season as well. With just a few days left before the August 3 MLB trade deadline, the Tigers' plan for the deadline has become clear.
According to ESPN's Jeff Passan on SportsCenter, the Tigers' plan with Skubal is clear: the back-to-back Cy Young-winning ace is fully expected to be traded in the coming days.
"Yeah, Tarik Skubal is going to be traded," Passan said. "... the expectation is that's going to happen in the next day or two..."
#tigers #passan
5 hours ago
It's by far the biggest decision of the 2026 MLB trade deadline: Do the Detroit Tigers -- at 51-58 and six games out of first in the AL Central as of writing this -- keep ace Tarik Skubal for a possible playoff run or should they deal him given that free agency is looming and they could lose him for nothing?
We have a reported answer from ESPN's Jeff Passan on SportsCenter after Skubal may have made his last start in a Tigers uniform on Wednesday: Yup, it's happening.
"Yeah, Tarik Skubal is going to be traded," he said. "The Tigers haven't gone to teams that are interested in him and said as much at this point, but the expectation is that's going to happen in the next day or two."
He cited the fact that the Tigers haven't played so well as of late and that's a factor for the franchise. Here's more:
We'll see if this happens by the Aug. 3 trade deadline and what the Tigers can get for the biggest name on the market who could change a contender's fortunes.
#tarik #biggest #trade
We have a reported answer from ESPN's Jeff Passan on SportsCenter after Skubal may have made his last start in a Tigers uniform on Wednesday: Yup, it's happening.
"Yeah, Tarik Skubal is going to be traded," he said. "The Tigers haven't gone to teams that are interested in him and said as much at this point, but the expectation is that's going to happen in the next day or two."
He cited the fact that the Tigers haven't played so well as of late and that's a factor for the franchise. Here's more:
We'll see if this happens by the Aug. 3 trade deadline and what the Tigers can get for the biggest name on the market who could change a contender's fortunes.
#tarik #biggest #trade
2 days ago
With the Major League Baseball trade deadline coming up Aug. 3, the Milwaukee Brewers are sitting in an obvious playoff spot, have a loaded farm system and would theoretically be players for some of the top names seemingly available on the trade market.
But can we really expect 2026 to look different from other trade deadlines?
Count Mark Feinsand of MLB.com among those who believe the Brewers will indeed be "aggressive" at the deadline, but what does that look like?
ESPN writer Jeff Passan put together "10 blockbuster deals that would rock the trade deadline" and arranged two deals involving a superstar going to Milwaukee. They would certainly count as aggressive.
Passan first proposed a deal that sends Detroit Tigers star left-hander Tarik Skubal to the Brewers for right-hander Logan Henderson, left fielder Josh Adamczewski and infielder Ricki Moneys. The latter two are among the more intriguing prospects in the Brewers organization, and Henderson is just graduating from prospect status into reliable major-league starter.
#henderson
But can we really expect 2026 to look different from other trade deadlines?
Count Mark Feinsand of MLB.com among those who believe the Brewers will indeed be "aggressive" at the deadline, but what does that look like?
ESPN writer Jeff Passan put together "10 blockbuster deals that would rock the trade deadline" and arranged two deals involving a superstar going to Milwaukee. They would certainly count as aggressive.
Passan first proposed a deal that sends Detroit Tigers star left-hander Tarik Skubal to the Brewers for right-hander Logan Henderson, left fielder Josh Adamczewski and infielder Ricki Moneys. The latter two are among the more intriguing prospects in the Brewers organization, and Henderson is just graduating from prospect status into reliable major-league starter.
#henderson
8 days ago
Mets get Francisco Lindor trade update that includes the Blue Jays, Red Sox, Yankees and Braves originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
It would be crazy to see the New York Yankees ever make a move for Francisco Lindor of the New York Mets. However, the Mets have also made it known that they are more than willing to move on from certain players over the next few weeks. Whether that means they actually move a superstar like Lindor remains to be seen, but nothing has suggested they won't.
Right now, the Mets just have to shed some salary, and the Yankees could benefit from that. However, according to the latest from ESPN's Jeff Passan, there are many other teams who could be potential fits, including the Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox, and Atlanta Braves.
"Lindor is 32 and is off to a slower start this season, but most of that is hit luck as his expected wOBA last year and this year are almost identical; he is two points better this season. His raw tools aren't the selling point, either: His arm strength, sprint speed and bat speed are all average to below and have been for a couple of years.
"The ability to be good at everything while playing an elite shortstop has been the key to his career, and those things are still alive, even if a bit diminished so far this year. It's very likely we'll see positive regression from the rest of the season, and I'm not even worried about the next few years, but mapping his career out until 2031 is a different question altogether. Best fits: Blue Jays, Yankees, Red Sox, Braves," Jeff Passan of ESPN wrote.
#yankees #season
It would be crazy to see the New York Yankees ever make a move for Francisco Lindor of the New York Mets. However, the Mets have also made it known that they are more than willing to move on from certain players over the next few weeks. Whether that means they actually move a superstar like Lindor remains to be seen, but nothing has suggested they won't.
Right now, the Mets just have to shed some salary, and the Yankees could benefit from that. However, according to the latest from ESPN's Jeff Passan, there are many other teams who could be potential fits, including the Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox, and Atlanta Braves.
"Lindor is 32 and is off to a slower start this season, but most of that is hit luck as his expected wOBA last year and this year are almost identical; he is two points better this season. His raw tools aren't the selling point, either: His arm strength, sprint speed and bat speed are all average to below and have been for a couple of years.
"The ability to be good at everything while playing an elite shortstop has been the key to his career, and those things are still alive, even if a bit diminished so far this year. It's very likely we'll see positive regression from the rest of the season, and I'm not even worried about the next few years, but mapping his career out until 2031 is a different question altogether. Best fits: Blue Jays, Yankees, Red Sox, Braves," Jeff Passan of ESPN wrote.
#yankees #season
8 days ago
Blue Jays and Yankees could win AL East by making this one trade, but one has to show they want it more originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Heading into the Major League Baseball trade deadline, there are many teams that could use a shortstop, including the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays. The Blue Jays perhaps might not be as aggressive as the Yankees.
The Yankees absolutely have to try to win over the next year or two, as there really isn't enough young talent to suggest they have a real opportunity to remain one of the better teams in baseball over the next decade, once Aaron Judge and others start to slow down with age.
At the same time, the Blue Jays have continued to show that they'll press the right ****** ons when needed. Just because they've struggled at times this year due to injuries doesn't mean Toronto isn't looking to improve on both sides of the ball.
That's why it's interesting that Jeff Passan recently named the Yankees and Blue Jays as fits for C.J. Abrams, the Washington Nationals shortstop.
#jays #show
Heading into the Major League Baseball trade deadline, there are many teams that could use a shortstop, including the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays. The Blue Jays perhaps might not be as aggressive as the Yankees.
The Yankees absolutely have to try to win over the next year or two, as there really isn't enough young talent to suggest they have a real opportunity to remain one of the better teams in baseball over the next decade, once Aaron Judge and others start to slow down with age.
At the same time, the Blue Jays have continued to show that they'll press the right ****** ons when needed. Just because they've struggled at times this year due to injuries doesn't mean Toronto isn't looking to improve on both sides of the ball.
That's why it's interesting that Jeff Passan recently named the Yankees and Blue Jays as fits for C.J. Abrams, the Washington Nationals shortstop.
#jays #show
9 days ago
Giants get good news on trade deadline market for $113 million star originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Under two weeks to go until the 2026 MLB trade deadline on August 3, and the San Francisco Giants are very obvious sellers.
Luis Arraez and Robbie Ray are clearly going to be on the block, with both likely to be dealt. But the Giants also want to trade away their expensive veterans, making over $100 million, but that's not going to be easy.
That is, except for one $113 million outfielder, Jung Hoo Lee, who, according to ESPN's Kiley McDaniel and Jeff Passan, should have a strong market at the MLB trade deadline.
"While the Giants' desire to dump their high-profile players with high-priced contracts will run into plenty of resistance, they should be able to cobble together a market if they really are interested in moving Lee," Passan and McDaniel write.
#Giants #deadline #market
Under two weeks to go until the 2026 MLB trade deadline on August 3, and the San Francisco Giants are very obvious sellers.
Luis Arraez and Robbie Ray are clearly going to be on the block, with both likely to be dealt. But the Giants also want to trade away their expensive veterans, making over $100 million, but that's not going to be easy.
That is, except for one $113 million outfielder, Jung Hoo Lee, who, according to ESPN's Kiley McDaniel and Jeff Passan, should have a strong market at the MLB trade deadline.
"While the Giants' desire to dump their high-profile players with high-priced contracts will run into plenty of resistance, they should be able to cobble together a market if they really are interested in moving Lee," Passan and McDaniel write.
#Giants #deadline #market
9 days ago
Mets get 90% trade odds for pitcher not named Freddy Peralta originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The New York Mets are expected to be trade deadline sellers this summer, and there are plenty of interesting options for teams to consider in a deal by the August 3 deadline.
While a lot of focus will be on Freddy Peralta, rightfully so, there are some other players worth keeping an eye on this summer. Brooks Raley, A.J. Minter, and Luke Weaver are some interesting reliever trade options, but a different starter should be of interest.
ESPN's Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel projected that a Mets starter, but not Peralta, has a 90% chance of being traded by the deadline this summer. That pitcher is former New York Yankees veteran Clay Holmes.
"17. Clay Holmes, RHP, New York Mets. Chance of being traded: 90%," McDaniel and Passan project. "... He has shot up this list because teams' interest in him runs deep -- and the only reason he's not higher than 90% to go is due to the possibility of him remaining in New York on a contract extension."
#trade #passan
The New York Mets are expected to be trade deadline sellers this summer, and there are plenty of interesting options for teams to consider in a deal by the August 3 deadline.
While a lot of focus will be on Freddy Peralta, rightfully so, there are some other players worth keeping an eye on this summer. Brooks Raley, A.J. Minter, and Luke Weaver are some interesting reliever trade options, but a different starter should be of interest.
ESPN's Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel projected that a Mets starter, but not Peralta, has a 90% chance of being traded by the deadline this summer. That pitcher is former New York Yankees veteran Clay Holmes.
"17. Clay Holmes, RHP, New York Mets. Chance of being traded: 90%," McDaniel and Passan project. "... He has shot up this list because teams' interest in him runs deep -- and the only reason he's not higher than 90% to go is due to the possibility of him remaining in New York on a contract extension."
#trade #passan
9 days ago
Braves could compete with five teams for Angels' 25-year-old shortstop with 30% trade odds originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Atlanta Braves are heading towards the 2026 MLB trade deadline with needs in the outfield, shortstop, and the starting rotation.
While outfield and the rotation might be easily resolved, shortstop is a much more difficult position to address. CJ Abrams of the rival Washington Nationals might not be an option, and Jeremy Pena might be dealt in the offseason. But another target has emerged.
ESPN's Kiley McDaniel and Jeff Passan named the Braves as a potential fit for the Los Angeles Angels' 25-year-old shortstop Zach Neto, with five other teams also tabbed as fits for the star infielder with a 30% chance of being traded.
"Chance of being traded: 30%... The Angels are at the very least listening, which is more than they've done at past deadlines," Passan and McDaniel write. "Best fits: Boston, Atlanta, Toronto, Minnesota, Tampa Bay, New York Yankees."
#Angels #sporting #chance
The Atlanta Braves are heading towards the 2026 MLB trade deadline with needs in the outfield, shortstop, and the starting rotation.
While outfield and the rotation might be easily resolved, shortstop is a much more difficult position to address. CJ Abrams of the rival Washington Nationals might not be an option, and Jeremy Pena might be dealt in the offseason. But another target has emerged.
ESPN's Kiley McDaniel and Jeff Passan named the Braves as a potential fit for the Los Angeles Angels' 25-year-old shortstop Zach Neto, with five other teams also tabbed as fits for the star infielder with a 30% chance of being traded.
"Chance of being traded: 30%... The Angels are at the very least listening, which is more than they've done at past deadlines," Passan and McDaniel write. "Best fits: Boston, Atlanta, Toronto, Minnesota, Tampa Bay, New York Yankees."
#Angels #sporting #chance
9 days ago
Padres' odds to trade Mason Miller revealed by ESPN are higher than expected originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The San Diego Padres and A.J. Preller are always a team to watch at the MLB trade deadline, and this summer's deadline of August 3 is no different.
However, unlike their plan last season, which involved adding a ton of talent, the Padres might end up selling a bit this summer to try to improve their odds both in 2026 and beyond.
One way they could do so is by trading Mason Miller. Speaking of which, ESPN's Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel revealed the odds of a trade, which were higher than expected.
"4. Mason Miller, RHP, San Diego Padres. Chance of being traded: 40%," Passan and McDaniel projected.
#miller #trade #mcdaniel
The San Diego Padres and A.J. Preller are always a team to watch at the MLB trade deadline, and this summer's deadline of August 3 is no different.
However, unlike their plan last season, which involved adding a ton of talent, the Padres might end up selling a bit this summer to try to improve their odds both in 2026 and beyond.
One way they could do so is by trading Mason Miller. Speaking of which, ESPN's Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel revealed the odds of a trade, which were higher than expected.
"4. Mason Miller, RHP, San Diego Padres. Chance of being traded: 40%," Passan and McDaniel projected.
#miller #trade #mcdaniel
16 days ago
The World Baseball Classic has been an exciting showcase for baseball on the international stage, but some MLB players, including Bryce Harper, have lamented their inability to taste a gold medal on an Olympic podium.
“I’ve been fighting for LA28 for a long time,” Harper said in March. “I think my whole career I’ve been trying to get something started or something coming up. Obviously, the WBC has been great, but it’s not the Olympics, right?”
Baseball was featured in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, but MLB players on active 40-man rosters were prohibited from participating. After being excluded from the 2024 Paris Olympics, the sport is set to return to Los Angeles in 2028. Whether the MLB’s top stars get the chance to live out their dreams, however, remains to be seen.
Last year, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred opened the door to MLB participation in LA28, provided the ballclubs agree. MLB has since garnered support from owners, but according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, “disagreements with the MLB Players **** ociation over hotel rooms, tickets and a mandatory-participation agreement” have threatened proceedings.
Per emails obtained by ESPN, the MLBPA has balked at LA28’s current proposal, instead seeking a deal similar to the one struck between the Olympic Committee, NHL, and NHLPA that paved the way for NHL stars to return to the 2026 Milano Cortina Games after a 12-year absence.
“I’ve been fighting for LA28 for a long time,” Harper said in March. “I think my whole career I’ve been trying to get something started or something coming up. Obviously, the WBC has been great, but it’s not the Olympics, right?”
Baseball was featured in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, but MLB players on active 40-man rosters were prohibited from participating. After being excluded from the 2024 Paris Olympics, the sport is set to return to Los Angeles in 2028. Whether the MLB’s top stars get the chance to live out their dreams, however, remains to be seen.
Last year, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred opened the door to MLB participation in LA28, provided the ballclubs agree. MLB has since garnered support from owners, but according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, “disagreements with the MLB Players **** ociation over hotel rooms, tickets and a mandatory-participation agreement” have threatened proceedings.
Per emails obtained by ESPN, the MLBPA has balked at LA28’s current proposal, instead seeking a deal similar to the one struck between the Olympic Committee, NHL, and NHLPA that paved the way for NHL stars to return to the 2026 Milano Cortina Games after a 12-year absence.
16 days ago
MLB and the MLBPA disagreeing is nothing new, seeing as both are already in talks for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement to avoid a lockout for the 2027 season.
The latest reported disagreement doesn’t concern next season but rather the 2028 Olympics, set to be hosted in Los Angeles.
Baseball is returning to the Olympics with a six-team tournament to be hosted at Dodger Stadium. The United States, Venezuela and the Dominican Republic have already qualified, but it is now uncertain which players will be available to participate if MLB and the MLBPA can’t come to an agreement.
The current disagreements, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan, concern “hotel rooms, tickets and a mandatory-participation agreement.”
MLB’s current plan was to shut down the sport in the middle of the 2028 season for an All-Star break that included the Olympic tournament, giving an unprecedented break in the middle of the season.
The latest reported disagreement doesn’t concern next season but rather the 2028 Olympics, set to be hosted in Los Angeles.
Baseball is returning to the Olympics with a six-team tournament to be hosted at Dodger Stadium. The United States, Venezuela and the Dominican Republic have already qualified, but it is now uncertain which players will be available to participate if MLB and the MLBPA can’t come to an agreement.
The current disagreements, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan, concern “hotel rooms, tickets and a mandatory-participation agreement.”
MLB’s current plan was to shut down the sport in the middle of the 2028 season for an All-Star break that included the Olympic tournament, giving an unprecedented break in the middle of the season.
19 days ago
ESPN's Jeff Passan delivered breaking news on Friday that the St. Louis Cardinals have signed star rookie JJ Wetherholt to a "nine-figure contract" extension that will "buy out multiple years of free agency."
Wetherholt, 23, has been one of the best players in the majors through just 87 games of his big-league career. He entered play on Friday night with a .267/.362/.411 slash line, 13 homers, and nine stolen bases in nine tries. Additionally, he's graded out as an elite second baseman, valued at 16 outs above average (only Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. has been ******* sed a higher OAA among MLB defenders at 17).
So, it's been easy to see why Wetherholt was considered by many evaluators to be a top five prospect in baseball entering this season, and it's easy to see why the Cardinals would want to make sure he's under contract for a long time.
But one commenter in Passan's replies clearly isn't familiar with Wetherholt, and their response led to another memorable Passan takedown on social media.
"Bro I don't even know what position he plays how about you include that," X user Gooners Never Say Die replied to Passan.
Wetherholt, 23, has been one of the best players in the majors through just 87 games of his big-league career. He entered play on Friday night with a .267/.362/.411 slash line, 13 homers, and nine stolen bases in nine tries. Additionally, he's graded out as an elite second baseman, valued at 16 outs above average (only Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. has been ******* sed a higher OAA among MLB defenders at 17).
So, it's been easy to see why Wetherholt was considered by many evaluators to be a top five prospect in baseball entering this season, and it's easy to see why the Cardinals would want to make sure he's under contract for a long time.
But one commenter in Passan's replies clearly isn't familiar with Wetherholt, and their response led to another memorable Passan takedown on social media.
"Bro I don't even know what position he plays how about you include that," X user Gooners Never Say Die replied to Passan.
21 days ago
ESPN Links Pirates to 2 Trade Deadline Pitcher Targets originally appeared on SportsNet Pittsburgh. Add SportsNet Pittsburgh as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Pittsburgh Pirates all of a sudden have a chance to win a lot of baseball games this season.
That could make this July one filled with the exciting kind of trade rumors -- the ones speculating on what players can be added to the MLB roster to make it better.
In Pittsburgh's case, an obvious need is the bullpen.
That's why in a new article on Thursday, ESPN's Jeff Passan has picked out two relievers that could help the Pirates.
The Pittsburgh Pirates all of a sudden have a chance to win a lot of baseball games this season.
That could make this July one filled with the exciting kind of trade rumors -- the ones speculating on what players can be added to the MLB roster to make it better.
In Pittsburgh's case, an obvious need is the bullpen.
That's why in a new article on Thursday, ESPN's Jeff Passan has picked out two relievers that could help the Pirates.
21 days ago
Cubs linked to 2.64 ERA Tigers All-Star as 'best' trade target, but it's not Tarik Skubal originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Chicago Cubs are heading towards the 2026 MLB trade deadline with one very simple need at the top of their wish-list: pitching.
Whether it's more help in the bullpen or a starting pitcher, this Cubs team needs both, so adding either would make a ton of sense. But there are still some pitchers who make more sense than others.
ESPN's Jeff Passan linked the Cubs to a Detroit Tigers All-Star pitcher who has a 2.64 ERA this season, but contrary to Cubs fans' wishes, it's not Tarik Skubal. Instead, it's right-hander Casey Mize.
"Best match: Casey Mize, RHSP, Detroit Tigers," Passan writes. "... Mize's availability depends on the Tigers' viability. If they keep winning and believe they're legitimate playoff contenders, he could stay."
The Chicago Cubs are heading towards the 2026 MLB trade deadline with one very simple need at the top of their wish-list: pitching.
Whether it's more help in the bullpen or a starting pitcher, this Cubs team needs both, so adding either would make a ton of sense. But there are still some pitchers who make more sense than others.
ESPN's Jeff Passan linked the Cubs to a Detroit Tigers All-Star pitcher who has a 2.64 ERA this season, but contrary to Cubs fans' wishes, it's not Tarik Skubal. Instead, it's right-hander Casey Mize.
"Best match: Casey Mize, RHSP, Detroit Tigers," Passan writes. "... Mize's availability depends on the Tigers' viability. If they keep winning and believe they're legitimate playoff contenders, he could stay."
21 days ago
Braves 'best' trade deadline target is struggling Mets' 4.68 ERA ace originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Atlanta Braves are heading towards the 2026 MLB trade deadline as clear buyers, and with how the team has struggled lately, it's very apparent what this team needs.
There are two spots the club can look to fill: shortstop and starting pitcher. But, with a barren shortstop trade market, the rotation is the much more likely area to fill.
ESPN's Jeff Passan linked the Braves to their "best match" at this year's trade deadline, and it's the NL East rival New York Mets, struggling.68 ERA ace, Freddy Peralta, who would fit nicely onto this Braves pitching staff.
"Best match: Freddy Peralta," Passan writes. "... And even if certainty isn't exactly what Freddy Peralta has provided for the. Mets this season, there's enough history there for Atlanta to treat him as the upgrade he would be."
The Atlanta Braves are heading towards the 2026 MLB trade deadline as clear buyers, and with how the team has struggled lately, it's very apparent what this team needs.
There are two spots the club can look to fill: shortstop and starting pitcher. But, with a barren shortstop trade market, the rotation is the much more likely area to fill.
ESPN's Jeff Passan linked the Braves to their "best match" at this year's trade deadline, and it's the NL East rival New York Mets, struggling.68 ERA ace, Freddy Peralta, who would fit nicely onto this Braves pitching staff.
"Best match: Freddy Peralta," Passan writes. "... And even if certainty isn't exactly what Freddy Peralta has provided for the. Mets this season, there's enough history there for Atlanta to treat him as the upgrade he would be."
21 days ago
Braves trade for .872 OPS NL East shortstop would fix 'revolving door' problem originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Atlanta Braves need a more stable solution at shortstop.
Ha-Seong Kim has performed awfully since returning from injury, and Mauricio Dubon is better used as a utility man.
The Braves also have Jorge Mateo, but wouldn't an All-Star shortstop be ideal?
That's what ESPN's Jeff Passan proposed on Thursday as Atlanta's dream trade-deadline match—an All-Star from the NL East who is having a career year at the plate.
The Atlanta Braves need a more stable solution at shortstop.
Ha-Seong Kim has performed awfully since returning from injury, and Mauricio Dubon is better used as a utility man.
The Braves also have Jorge Mateo, but wouldn't an All-Star shortstop be ideal?
That's what ESPN's Jeff Passan proposed on Thursday as Atlanta's dream trade-deadline match—an All-Star from the NL East who is having a career year at the plate.
23 days ago
Konnor Griffin Injury Update: Finger Issue Could Sideline Pirates Shortstop for Extended Stretch originally appeared on SportsNet Pittsburgh. Add SportsNet Pittsburgh as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Pirates have struggled a bit this season after a promising start, but they're still within striking distance of a postseason spot.
However, they just hit another speed ******* p on the road to the playoffs, as they got some terrible news on Tuesday afternoon about Konnor Griffin.
ESPN's Jeff Passan reports that Griffin, the Pirates' superstar rookie, has a torn tendon in his left ring finger and could miss at least a month, if not more, if he doesn't try to play through it.
MORE:New MLB Mock Draft links Pirates to Mississippi speedster
The Pirates have struggled a bit this season after a promising start, but they're still within striking distance of a postseason spot.
However, they just hit another speed ******* p on the road to the playoffs, as they got some terrible news on Tuesday afternoon about Konnor Griffin.
ESPN's Jeff Passan reports that Griffin, the Pirates' superstar rookie, has a torn tendon in his left ring finger and could miss at least a month, if not more, if he doesn't try to play through it.
MORE:New MLB Mock Draft links Pirates to Mississippi speedster
24 days ago
Red Sox receive 90% trade update on Aroldis Chapman from ESPN originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The 2026 Boston Red Sox have not had a good year whatsoever. Alex Cora has been fired, Roman Anthony and Garrett Crochet have missed most of the season, and not much has gone right overall.
Now, under a month to go until the MLB trade deadline, the Red Sox are likely to act as sellers. If and when they do, the Red Sox will have some interesting decisions to make.
But one thing they should have no questions over is what to do with Aroldis Chapman. ESPN's Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel gave the Red Sox a 90% chance to trade Chapman this summer, and it's an update that should surprise no Red Sox fans this year.
"10. Aroldis Chapman, LHP, Boston Red Sox. Chance of being traded: 90%," Passan and McDaniel write. "... Here's the greatest truism of the deadline: Everyone needs a good reliever. Teams will climb over each other for Chapman."
The 2026 Boston Red Sox have not had a good year whatsoever. Alex Cora has been fired, Roman Anthony and Garrett Crochet have missed most of the season, and not much has gone right overall.
Now, under a month to go until the MLB trade deadline, the Red Sox are likely to act as sellers. If and when they do, the Red Sox will have some interesting decisions to make.
But one thing they should have no questions over is what to do with Aroldis Chapman. ESPN's Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel gave the Red Sox a 90% chance to trade Chapman this summer, and it's an update that should surprise no Red Sox fans this year.
"10. Aroldis Chapman, LHP, Boston Red Sox. Chance of being traded: 90%," Passan and McDaniel write. "... Here's the greatest truism of the deadline: Everyone needs a good reliever. Teams will climb over each other for Chapman."
27 days ago
IanGarry is drawing inspiration from SeanStrickland ahead of his maiden **** le bid in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Garry (17-1) believes he can pull off an upset and emergevictorious when he takes on welterweight champion IslamMakhachev (28-1) in the main event of UFC 330at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on Aug. 15. The Irishman ishigh in confidence, especially considering the last two numberedevents ended in big upsets.
Garry questions those who aren't giving him a chance againstMakhachev and points to Strickland's win over the previouslyunbeaten KhamzatChimaev at UFC328.
"If people think when Sean Strickland goes out and beats KhamzatChimaev and upsets the apple cart, and no one expected, no one cansit here and think that it's impossible that I can beat IslamMakhachev," He told Paul Browne.
"The Future" added that he's a far more well-rounded fighter thanStrickland and that the combination of his skills and intelligencewill be challenging for Makhachev to handle.
"If anything, I'm a far more dangerous threat. I'm far morecomplete and I have way, way, way more ways of winning that fight.I am the most dangerous opponent for Islam Makhachev, and it's myjob to go out and prove that. My mindset, my vision, and my fightIQ… Three things that can't be taught. You either have them or youdon't."
Garry is coming off decision wins over former champion BelalMuhammad and Carlos Prates, while Makhachev won the welterweighttitle by beating JackDella Maddalena. Furthermore, while the former is motivated byrecent underdog victories, the latter is looking to surpassAndersonSilva by breaking the record for most consecutive UFC wins.
Garry (17-1) believes he can pull off an upset and emergevictorious when he takes on welterweight champion IslamMakhachev (28-1) in the main event of UFC 330at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on Aug. 15. The Irishman ishigh in confidence, especially considering the last two numberedevents ended in big upsets.
Garry questions those who aren't giving him a chance againstMakhachev and points to Strickland's win over the previouslyunbeaten KhamzatChimaev at UFC328.
"If people think when Sean Strickland goes out and beats KhamzatChimaev and upsets the apple cart, and no one expected, no one cansit here and think that it's impossible that I can beat IslamMakhachev," He told Paul Browne.
"The Future" added that he's a far more well-rounded fighter thanStrickland and that the combination of his skills and intelligencewill be challenging for Makhachev to handle.
"If anything, I'm a far more dangerous threat. I'm far morecomplete and I have way, way, way more ways of winning that fight.I am the most dangerous opponent for Islam Makhachev, and it's myjob to go out and prove that. My mindset, my vision, and my fightIQ… Three things that can't be taught. You either have them or youdon't."
Garry is coming off decision wins over former champion BelalMuhammad and Carlos Prates, while Makhachev won the welterweighttitle by beating JackDella Maddalena. Furthermore, while the former is motivated byrecent underdog victories, the latter is looking to surpassAndersonSilva by breaking the record for most consecutive UFC wins.
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Cubs, Blue Jays, Braves get intriguing update on Mets top trade ****** et originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Nearly every contending team around Major League Baseball should be looking at what Freddy Peralta is going for at this year's deadline. There's a lot of reason to think that if things go as planned, he'll end up on one of the better teams in baseball.
According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, there appears to be an expectation of a bidding war for his services, with the Chicago Cubs, Toronto Blue Jays, and Atlanta Braves recently mentioned as options.
“Teams are thrilled that Peralta has gotten off to a middling start with the Mets. Unless New York goes on a run, it has to trade the 30-year-old. Why? Because of the Mets' spending over the luxury tax, the best compensatory draft pick they can reap for him comes after the fourth round. Even with his strikeout rate dipping below one per inning, Peralta is still plenty capable of throwing seven shutout innings in a postseason game -- and that makes him worth a much better prospect than what New York could get with a fourth-rounder.
“Even better: Peralta is making $8 million this season, an awfully attractive figure for low-payroll teams,” Passan wrote.
Nearly every contending team around Major League Baseball should be looking at what Freddy Peralta is going for at this year's deadline. There's a lot of reason to think that if things go as planned, he'll end up on one of the better teams in baseball.
According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, there appears to be an expectation of a bidding war for his services, with the Chicago Cubs, Toronto Blue Jays, and Atlanta Braves recently mentioned as options.
“Teams are thrilled that Peralta has gotten off to a middling start with the Mets. Unless New York goes on a run, it has to trade the 30-year-old. Why? Because of the Mets' spending over the luxury tax, the best compensatory draft pick they can reap for him comes after the fourth round. Even with his strikeout rate dipping below one per inning, Peralta is still plenty capable of throwing seven shutout innings in a postseason game -- and that makes him worth a much better prospect than what New York could get with a fourth-rounder.
“Even better: Peralta is making $8 million this season, an awfully attractive figure for low-payroll teams,” Passan wrote.
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Braves and Phillies get trade information on player both teams are expected to pursue originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Philadelphia Phillies are expected to be interested in a player who can come in and make an immediate impact for them on the offensive side of things. If things go as planned, the Phillies will add a right-handed bat who can leave the yard at any given moment.
However, there's reason to believe that the Atlanta Braves will be looking for the same exact thing, as reports have indicated over the past few months that Atlanta is searching for a right-handed bat.
Other reports have also indicated that they're specifically looking for an outfielder, so somebody like Taylor Ward can make a lot of sense for both teams, with Jeff Passan recently connecting the dots on a potential trade for the Braves and Phillies to pursue with the Baltimore Orioles.
“A slugger who hit 36 home runs last season, Ward has evolved into the walkingest hitter this side of Nick Kurtz and Mike Trout. It has juiced his on-base percentage to over .400 -- higher than his slugging percentage -- and made him a leadoff hitter extraordinaire for the Orioles. Plenty of teams could use an outfielder, and though Ward won't win a Gold Glove anytime soon, his on-base percentage fits in almost every lineup,” Passan wrote.
The Philadelphia Phillies are expected to be interested in a player who can come in and make an immediate impact for them on the offensive side of things. If things go as planned, the Phillies will add a right-handed bat who can leave the yard at any given moment.
However, there's reason to believe that the Atlanta Braves will be looking for the same exact thing, as reports have indicated over the past few months that Atlanta is searching for a right-handed bat.
Other reports have also indicated that they're specifically looking for an outfielder, so somebody like Taylor Ward can make a lot of sense for both teams, with Jeff Passan recently connecting the dots on a potential trade for the Braves and Phillies to pursue with the Baltimore Orioles.
“A slugger who hit 36 home runs last season, Ward has evolved into the walkingest hitter this side of Nick Kurtz and Mike Trout. It has juiced his on-base percentage to over .400 -- higher than his slugging percentage -- and made him a leadoff hitter extraordinaire for the Orioles. Plenty of teams could use an outfielder, and though Ward won't win a Gold Glove anytime soon, his on-base percentage fits in almost every lineup,” Passan wrote.
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Blue Jays and Padres put on notice for Red Sox’s 87.5M three-time All-Star originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
I don't know if the Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox would want to make trades during the deadline, but I don't think it's crazy to say we could see it happen.
Both teams need multiple things, with the Blue Jays in the mix to land players who can help them win right now. The Red Sox should be looking to move on from some of those guys, including veteran Willson Contreras.
Contreras has been a very good player throughout his career, and according to ESPN's Jeff Passan, teams like the Blue Jays and San Diego Padres could be in the mix.
“Contreras has been highly productive in Boston, thriving at Fenway Park -- where he has an OPS over 1.000 -- and mashing on the road. Since he has been so good offensively for a team that has been so bad, trading him when he has two very reasonable years left on his deal and when the Red Sox intend to compete in the coming years gives them pause. Compound that with Contreras' no-trade clause and the feeling of other teams is that anything short of a massive overpay will make Contreras difficult to land,” Jeff Passan wrote.
I don't know if the Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox would want to make trades during the deadline, but I don't think it's crazy to say we could see it happen.
Both teams need multiple things, with the Blue Jays in the mix to land players who can help them win right now. The Red Sox should be looking to move on from some of those guys, including veteran Willson Contreras.
Contreras has been a very good player throughout his career, and according to ESPN's Jeff Passan, teams like the Blue Jays and San Diego Padres could be in the mix.
“Contreras has been highly productive in Boston, thriving at Fenway Park -- where he has an OPS over 1.000 -- and mashing on the road. Since he has been so good offensively for a team that has been so bad, trading him when he has two very reasonable years left on his deal and when the Red Sox intend to compete in the coming years gives them pause. Compound that with Contreras' no-trade clause and the feeling of other teams is that anything short of a massive overpay will make Contreras difficult to land,” Jeff Passan wrote.
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Cubs and Brewers trade rumor heating up for Cy Young winner as NL Central battle continues originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The National League Central will be one of the more interesting divisions to watch at this year's trade deadline, with some suggesting that nearly every team in the division could be buyers.
Sticking with the two contenders from the division, at least with what many people expect in the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers, there's reason to believe both of them could be interested in similar players.
The Cubs, who have been extremely disappointing, need to do more than Milwaukee does. If history suggests anything, it's that Milwaukee won't be too aggressive at this year's deadline, though it's certainly possible that could change, given that it understands it has a chance to really win this season.
According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, those two teams could be battling it out for a potential trade for Sandy Alcantara, who many consider one of the more intriguing right-handers in baseball, with others thinking that he isn't anything that he once was.
The National League Central will be one of the more interesting divisions to watch at this year's trade deadline, with some suggesting that nearly every team in the division could be buyers.
Sticking with the two contenders from the division, at least with what many people expect in the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers, there's reason to believe both of them could be interested in similar players.
The Cubs, who have been extremely disappointing, need to do more than Milwaukee does. If history suggests anything, it's that Milwaukee won't be too aggressive at this year's deadline, though it's certainly possible that could change, given that it understands it has a chance to really win this season.
According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, those two teams could be battling it out for a potential trade for Sandy Alcantara, who many consider one of the more intriguing right-handers in baseball, with others thinking that he isn't anything that he once was.
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Cubs and Cardinals could battle off-field in trade for expected All-Star originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Entering the year, there was an expectation that the Chicago Cubs were going to be among the top teams not just in the National League Central, but all of baseball.
The Cubs, however, sit at 39-36, and are even 2.5 games behind the second-place St. Louis Cardinals. The Cubs are 7.5 games out in the Central behind the Brewers and five games out of a Wild Card spot.
Interestingly enough, there's a scenario where both teams could be in the mix for the same players, even if some would be surprised that the Cardinals are buyers.
According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, the Cubs and Cardinals could both be interested in Jose Soriano, the Los Angeles Angels right-hander who started the year as one of the best pitchers in baseball.
Entering the year, there was an expectation that the Chicago Cubs were going to be among the top teams not just in the National League Central, but all of baseball.
The Cubs, however, sit at 39-36, and are even 2.5 games behind the second-place St. Louis Cardinals. The Cubs are 7.5 games out in the Central behind the Brewers and five games out of a Wild Card spot.
Interestingly enough, there's a scenario where both teams could be in the mix for the same players, even if some would be surprised that the Cardinals are buyers.
According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, the Cubs and Cardinals could both be interested in Jose Soriano, the Los Angeles Angels right-hander who started the year as one of the best pitchers in baseball.
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Mets and Blue Jays get encouraging update on trade deadline addition no one is talking about originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
It's not crazy to say that the Toronto Blue Jays are going to add at the trade deadline, though there's still an argument that they've been one of the more disappointing teams in baseball.
I hate to say the Blue Jays have been disappointing because of how injured they've been, but Toronto made it to a World Series, and I know fans were expecting a lot more.
When it comes to the New York Mets, however, we know exactly how disappointing that team has been at 34-41. I can't imagine a scenario in which they want to add players, but if certain guys have control, the Mets might decide to get in the mix.
According to the latest from ESPN's Jeff Passan, that's why we might see the Mets and Blue Jays go after Reid Detmers, causing a bit of a battle between the two teams who were expected to be the best in baseball this year.
It's not crazy to say that the Toronto Blue Jays are going to add at the trade deadline, though there's still an argument that they've been one of the more disappointing teams in baseball.
I hate to say the Blue Jays have been disappointing because of how injured they've been, but Toronto made it to a World Series, and I know fans were expecting a lot more.
When it comes to the New York Mets, however, we know exactly how disappointing that team has been at 34-41. I can't imagine a scenario in which they want to add players, but if certain guys have control, the Mets might decide to get in the mix.
According to the latest from ESPN's Jeff Passan, that's why we might see the Mets and Blue Jays go after Reid Detmers, causing a bit of a battle between the two teams who were expected to be the best in baseball this year.
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Yankees, Blue Jays, and Red Sox could battle for Astros World Series champion, says ESPN’s Jeff Passan originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Around the American League East, we definitely see some of the better teams in Major League Baseball.
The New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, and Boston Red Sox, when things are going as planned, are typically among the top teams in the American League. Over the last year, the Yankees and Blue Jays have definitely been better than the Red Sox, but that doesn't mean the Red Sox won't add at this year's trade deadline, which could mean these teams are even battling off the field this summer.
According to the latest report from ESPN's Jeff Passan, we could see a battle for Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena.
“Replenishing a bad farm system with few players close to the big leagues takes a move like trading Pena, and the only question at this point is whether it will be before Aug. 3 or before the Dec. 1 lockout. No longer are the Astros in the position they were when they held onto George Springer, Carlos Correa and Alex Bregman all the way to free agency.
Around the American League East, we definitely see some of the better teams in Major League Baseball.
The New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, and Boston Red Sox, when things are going as planned, are typically among the top teams in the American League. Over the last year, the Yankees and Blue Jays have definitely been better than the Red Sox, but that doesn't mean the Red Sox won't add at this year's trade deadline, which could mean these teams are even battling off the field this summer.
According to the latest report from ESPN's Jeff Passan, we could see a battle for Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena.
“Replenishing a bad farm system with few players close to the big leagues takes a move like trading Pena, and the only question at this point is whether it will be before Aug. 3 or before the Dec. 1 lockout. No longer are the Astros in the position they were when they held onto George Springer, Carlos Correa and Alex Bregman all the way to free agency.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers could be headed down a familiar road, targeting superstar reliever Aroldis Chapman to push for the team’s three-peat.
Chapman has been one of the most dominant closers in baseball for a very long time at this point, throwing harder than anyone else and avoiding bats with his fastball still in his late 30s.
He is somewhat of a rental, possessing just one year left on his contract in 2026 and a vesting option for 2027.
Additionally, Chapman is on one of MLB’s spiraling teams — the Boston Red Sox — making him clearly available for a trade if the right price comes in.
Insider Jeff Passan has the odds of a Chapman trade happening at 90%, and among the best fits in the league for him was the Dodgers.
Chapman has been one of the most dominant closers in baseball for a very long time at this point, throwing harder than anyone else and avoiding bats with his fastball still in his late 30s.
He is somewhat of a rental, possessing just one year left on his contract in 2026 and a vesting option for 2027.
Additionally, Chapman is on one of MLB’s spiraling teams — the Boston Red Sox — making him clearly available for a trade if the right price comes in.
Insider Jeff Passan has the odds of a Chapman trade happening at 90%, and among the best fits in the league for him was the Dodgers.
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MLB is looking to make drastic changes to the draft. The league introduced a number of new proposals Thursday, which would eliminate high-school players from the event, significantly reduce the draft and hold a formal draft for international players, per multiple reports.
Changes to the domestic draft — the one fans watch on MLB Network every July — were first reported by J.J. Cooper of Baseball America. Under the new proposal, high-school players would no longer be eligible to put their names in the draft. The earliest players would be eligible for the MLB draft would be following their sophomore year of college, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan.
Additionally, the league would cut the draft from 20 rounds to 12 rounds moving forward. Draft bonuses would be reduced by more than 50 percent under the proposal, which would give teams an ability to trade draft picks and “establish hard draft slots,” per Cooper. That would essentially guarantee the signing bonus a draftee would receive based on their draft slot.
The proposal, if adopted, could have massive consequences on the future of the sport. Often times, the biggest and best prospects in the game get drafted out of high school. While those picks can sometimes carry massive risk, they also carry massive reward. Alex Rodriguez, Clayton Kershaw, Manny Machado and Mike Trout are just a few examples of players who developed into superstars after being drafted out of high school. Bryce Harper wasn’t drafted out of high school, but left early and obtained his GED so he could be drafted at the same age as most high-school players.
Under the new proposal, those players would have to wait until after their sophomore year of college to be eligible for the draft. Under the current system, those players were already in the majors around that age. Harper and Machado made their debuts at age-19. Kershaw was 20.
Changes to the domestic draft — the one fans watch on MLB Network every July — were first reported by J.J. Cooper of Baseball America. Under the new proposal, high-school players would no longer be eligible to put their names in the draft. The earliest players would be eligible for the MLB draft would be following their sophomore year of college, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan.
Additionally, the league would cut the draft from 20 rounds to 12 rounds moving forward. Draft bonuses would be reduced by more than 50 percent under the proposal, which would give teams an ability to trade draft picks and “establish hard draft slots,” per Cooper. That would essentially guarantee the signing bonus a draftee would receive based on their draft slot.
The proposal, if adopted, could have massive consequences on the future of the sport. Often times, the biggest and best prospects in the game get drafted out of high school. While those picks can sometimes carry massive risk, they also carry massive reward. Alex Rodriguez, Clayton Kershaw, Manny Machado and Mike Trout are just a few examples of players who developed into superstars after being drafted out of high school. Bryce Harper wasn’t drafted out of high school, but left early and obtained his GED so he could be drafted at the same age as most high-school players.
Under the new proposal, those players would have to wait until after their sophomore year of college to be eligible for the draft. Under the current system, those players were already in the majors around that age. Harper and Machado made their debuts at age-19. Kershaw was 20.
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Entering the season, I would guess that Paul Toboni fully anticipated being sellers at the trade deadline. However, year one under this new regime has exceeded all expectations. The Nats are currently 39-36 and tied for the third wild card spot. This could create a conundrum for the Nats new President of Baseball Operations at the August 3rd trade deadline.
Yesterday, Jeff Passan released an article ranking trade candidates and also listed some potential suitors. There were 100 names on the list, but he only gave a suitor list for the first 25. The Nats were listed as a potential fit for Joe Ryan, Reid Detmers, Jose Soriano, Luis Arraez and Matt Chapman. With that news out there, this could turn out to be a very entertaining deadline.
The last time the Nats were buyers was all the way back in 2019, when Mike Rizzo patched up a leaky bullpen. Since then, the Nats have still been very active at trade deadlines, but they have been selling pieces off instead of buying.
We still have a long way to go before August 3rd, but the fact the Nats are listed as potential buyers is exciting. Unsurprisingly, almost all of the names listed as fits for the Nats have team control beyond 2026. The only rental listed is Luis Arraez, who seems like an unlikely target to me.
In my opinion, the cleanest fits for the Nats are either of the two Angels pitchers. Reid Detmers and Jose Soriano would both slide into the top of the Nats rotation alongside Cade Cavalli. Both have premium stuff and are under control for two years after this one. If the Nats want to maximize CJ Abrams, who is on the same timeline, these would be fun fits.
Yesterday, Jeff Passan released an article ranking trade candidates and also listed some potential suitors. There were 100 names on the list, but he only gave a suitor list for the first 25. The Nats were listed as a potential fit for Joe Ryan, Reid Detmers, Jose Soriano, Luis Arraez and Matt Chapman. With that news out there, this could turn out to be a very entertaining deadline.
The last time the Nats were buyers was all the way back in 2019, when Mike Rizzo patched up a leaky bullpen. Since then, the Nats have still been very active at trade deadlines, but they have been selling pieces off instead of buying.
We still have a long way to go before August 3rd, but the fact the Nats are listed as potential buyers is exciting. Unsurprisingly, almost all of the names listed as fits for the Nats have team control beyond 2026. The only rental listed is Luis Arraez, who seems like an unlikely target to me.
In my opinion, the cleanest fits for the Nats are either of the two Angels pitchers. Reid Detmers and Jose Soriano would both slide into the top of the Nats rotation alongside Cade Cavalli. Both have premium stuff and are under control for two years after this one. If the Nats want to maximize CJ Abrams, who is on the same timeline, these would be fun fits.
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Red Sox linked to Cubs former top infield prospect as fascinating trade target originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
While the Boston Red Sox are expected to act as trade deadline sellers this season, it's still possible for the Red Sox to add players who could help in 2027 or even 2026 at the deadline.
A good way to do so would be adding a player or two who could factor into the MLB roster right away in exchange for a veteran player. There are plenty of players who fit the bill, one of whom comes from the Chicago Cubs.
Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel of ESPN linked the Red Sox to Cubs infielder Matt Shaw, who they project has a 40% chance of being traded, as a potential trade fit. This would be very intriguing, and it could also be a huge help for the Red Sox.
"Matt Shaw, IF, Chicago Cubs. Chance of being traded: 40%," Passan and McDaniel write. "Best fits: Red Sox, Yankees, Rays, Royals, Brewers, Blue Jays, Giants."
While the Boston Red Sox are expected to act as trade deadline sellers this season, it's still possible for the Red Sox to add players who could help in 2027 or even 2026 at the deadline.
A good way to do so would be adding a player or two who could factor into the MLB roster right away in exchange for a veteran player. There are plenty of players who fit the bill, one of whom comes from the Chicago Cubs.
Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel of ESPN linked the Red Sox to Cubs infielder Matt Shaw, who they project has a 40% chance of being traded, as a potential trade fit. This would be very intriguing, and it could also be a huge help for the Red Sox.
"Matt Shaw, IF, Chicago Cubs. Chance of being traded: 40%," Passan and McDaniel write. "Best fits: Red Sox, Yankees, Rays, Royals, Brewers, Blue Jays, Giants."
