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Mets Bolster Farm System With Sell-Off at 2026 Trade Deadline
After weeks of anticipation, the 2026 trade deadline has passed, and the New York Mets’ sell-off is complete. In total, the Mets shipped off seven players over the course of the last few days. David Stearns and the Mets’ front office brought in 12 new prospects into the system after all trades were finalized on […] The post Mets Bolster Farm System With Sell-Off at 2026 Trade Deadline appeared first on Just Baseball .
New Colorado Rockies front office acquires six players on first trade deadline day
DENVER – The first trade deadline for the Colorado Rockies new front office saw a lot of their best talent staying put and six new players joining the organization. President of Baseball Operations Paul DePodesta spoke to the media for over 15 minutes about the three trades his club made on deadline day involving CF Brenton […] The post New Colorado Rockies front office acquires six players on first trade deadline day appeared first on Just Baseball .
Padres Strike Late, Add Casey Mize to Bolster Rotation
The Detroit Tigers were silent after trading Tarik Skubal but struck a deal right as the bell rang, sending Casey Mize and Gage Workman to the San Diego Padres in exchange for the Padres’ No. 2 prospect, Kash Mayfield, and Jackson Wolf. While the Padres were not one of the rumored teams to be in […] The post Padres Strike Late, Add Casey Mize to Bolster Rotation appeared first on Just Baseball .
Houston Astros Acquire Daulton Varsho From Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays have traded another core piece of their roster by dealing outfielder Daulton Varsho to the Houston Astros. Varsho has been one of the most reliable defensive center fielders in the game ever since his promotion to the big leagues in 2020 and has been at the heart of the Blue Jays’ […] The post Houston Astros Acquire Daulton Varsho From Blue Jays appeared first on Just Baseball .
Pirates Find Their Closer, Acquire Luke Weaver From the Mets
After an incredibly quiet morning for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the club struck with its first move on deadline day, and it was an impactful one. The Pirates acquired RHP Luke Weaver from the New York Mets. Weaver is currently in the midst of arguably the best season of his career, pitching to a 1.84 ERA […] The post Pirates Find Their Closer, Acquire Luke Weaver From the Mets appeared first on Just Baseball .
Cubs Acquire Clay Holmes, Tyrone Taylor From Mets
The Chicago Cubs have acquired their third starting pitcher of the MLB trade deadline. On Monday afternoon, they added right-hander Clay Holmes in a deal with the New York Mets, sending top infield prospect Jefferson Rojas back to Queens. The Cubs also got outfielder Tyrone Taylor in this deal. Taylor has a .503 slugging percentage […] The post Cubs Acquire Clay Holmes, Tyrone Taylor From Mets appeared first on Just Baseball .
Dodgers Acquire Kris Bubic From Royals
Did you really think Tarik Skubal was going to be it for the Los Angeles Dodgers? Over the weekend, manager Dave Roberts and POBO Andrew Friedman downplayed the possibility of making any more notable additions to their roster. Yeah, right. Today, the Dodgers and Kansas City Royals came together on a trade that will send […] The post Dodgers Acquire Kris Bubic From Royals appeared first on Just Baseball .
Red Sox Acquire Adley Rutschman From Division Rival Orioles
The Boston Red Sox are reportedly acquiring superstar catcher Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles, per Jeff Passan and Jarred Carrabis. The Orioles received Anthony Eyanson (BOS #2, SP), Enddy Azocar (BOS #5, INF), Kyson Witherspoon (BOS #3, SP), Hardol Rivas (BOS #17, OF), and big league catcher Carlos Narváez, with those rankings coming from […] The post Red Sox Acquire Adley Rutschman From Division Rival Orioles appeared first on Just Baseball .
Rays Acquire Liam Hicks From Marlins
After trading for one of the best starting pitchers on the block yesterday, Freddy Peralta, the Tampa Bay Rays have added one of the better hitting catchers in baseball this season, Liam Hicks, formerly of the Miami Marlins. Hicks has been a productive offensive backstop and brings plenty of stability behind the plate for the […] The post Rays Acquire Liam Hicks From Marlins appeared first on Just Baseball .
Padres Acquire Robbie Ray From Division Rival Giants
With a clear need for rotation help heading into the final stretch of the season, the San Diego Padres called up one of the few obvious sellers in baseball and acquired veteran southpaw Robbie Ray from the San Francisco Giants. Right-handed pitching prospect Miguel Mendez and 17-year-old shortstop Joniel Hernandez are the return. Ray is […] The post Padres Acquire Robbie Ray From Division Rival Giants appeared first on Just Baseball .
Mariners Acquire Taylor Ward From Orioles
In a quest for more offense, the Seattle Mariners acquired outfielder Taylor Ward from the Baltimore Orioles Monday, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. A true rental, Ward is having something of a power outage this season. However, he’s matched his 2025 wRC+ with the Los Angeles Angels. That’s due to his .383 on-base percentage carrying […] The post Mariners Acquire Taylor Ward From Orioles appeared first on Just Baseball .
Phillies Make a Splash, Acquire Luis Arraez, Caleb Kilian, and Brooks Raley
Early this morning the Philadelphia Phillies were busy, beginning their day with a trade for both Luis Arraez and Caleb Kilian from the San Francisco Giants, as well as making a deal for Brooks Raley from the New York Mets. The Phillies have struggled to open the second half. They are 5-10 in their first […] The post Phillies Make a Splash, Acquire Luis Arraez, Caleb Kilian, and Brooks Raley appeared first on Just Baseball .
Blue Jays Acquire RHP Jose Soriano from Angels
In a day that looks primed for a sell-off, the Toronto Blue Jays kicked off trade deadline day acquiring right-handed pitcher José Soriano from the Los Angeles Angels for three prospects. Soriano opened the year an early favorite for American League Cy Young. Though he cooled off, he’s still having a breakout campaign. Through 22 […] The post Blue Jays Acquire RHP Jose Soriano from Angels appeared first on Just Baseball .
What Should the Giants Look For In Their Deadline Returns?
The San Francisco Giants have been the most obvious sellers through the first four months of the season. While there were real playoff aspirations with this roster, they have been one of the biggest disappointments across the entire league. It’s been a disappointing enough year that names like Luis Arraez, Robbie Ray, and others have […] The post What Should the Giants Look For In Their Deadline Returns? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Week of August 3
The trade deadline brings opportunity for fantasy baseball managers looking to make a move in the standings. When sellers trade their contributors, that allows other players to emerge in greater roles down the stretch. Whether it be in the bullpen with a new closer or a prospect promotion to replace a key performer, these guys […] The post Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Week of August 3 appeared first on Just Baseball .
Who Are San Francisco’s Untouchables Heading Into the Deadline?
The San Francisco Giants have been reluctant to rebuild since entering Oracle Park in 2000. Despite having several opportunities, it’s something ownership has simply never been up for. The 2026 season feels like an opportunity to finally do so. Buster Posey tried going the expensive route, giving Matt Chapman and Willy Adames some of the […] The post Who Are San Francisco’s Untouchables Heading Into the Deadline? appeared first on Just Baseball .
An Angels-Guardians Trade That Would Help Both Sides
The MLB trade deadline brings promises of a better future for every team. Regardless of record, you’re either trading for a win-now player who’s destined to be a hero down the stretch or a prospect who will surely pan out, right? The Cleveland Guardians just so happen to be in win-now mode, and the Los […] The post An Angels-Guardians Trade That Would Help Both Sides appeared first on Just Baseball .
Will the Texas Rangers Cash in Their Joc Pederson Trade Chip?
The Texas Rangers find themselves in an interesting position. They are still in contention in the lackluster AL West and American League in general. But they are one of the many teams that are making their league and division weak. There have been several disappointing narratives and storylines with this Rangers team this year. But […] The post Will the Texas Rangers Cash in Their Joc Pederson Trade Chip? appeared first on Just Baseball .
Did the New York Mets Get Enough in Return for Freddy Peralta?
The Tampa Bay Rays were rumored to be in the running for Tarik Skubal at this year’s trade deadline, and when they missed out, they had to pivot. That pivot turned out to be Freddy Peralta, a pitcher who was traded for an ace-level haul just seven months ago, whom the Rays got for three […] The post Did the New York Mets Get Enough in Return for Freddy Peralta? appeared first on Just Baseball .
MLB Trade Deadline Predictions on the Top 20 Players in Rumors
The MLB trade deadline is exactly 36 hours away at the time of this article’s publication, and last night, the biggest domino fell when Tarik Skubal landed with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Without Skubal on the market, other starting pitchers take center stage as trade talks continue to heat up. The New York Mets have […] The post MLB Trade Deadline Predictions on the Top 20 Players in Rumors appeared first on Just Baseball .
Chicago Cubs Land a Top Starter By Adding Kevin Gausman
The Chicago Cubs made their second trade of the day with the Toronto Blue Jays, acquiring long-time Blue Jay starter Kevin Gausman to bolster their pitching staff. Toronto is coming off an AL pennant and a whirlwind 2025 World Series appearance, but has come up short this season, leading to this being likely the first […] The post Chicago Cubs Land a Top Starter By Adding Kevin Gausman appeared first on Just Baseball .
2026 MLB Trade Deadline Guide: Who’s Buying and Who’s Selling?
Welcome to your one-stop shop for everything you need to know about this year’s MLB trade deadline. Buyers, sellers, and teams stuck in the middle are all covered with the same level of detail, highlighting the possible trade targets and team needs. Now that we are within 48 hours of the trade deadline, things are […] The post 2026 MLB Trade Deadline Guide: Who’s Buying and Who’s Selling? appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Trade We All Saw Coming: Dodgers Land Tarik Skubal
Well, the wait is finally over. Tarik Skubal, the top talent on the trade market, has been traded to no other than the Los Angeles Dodgers for outfielder Zyhir Hope (Just Baseball No. 40), pitcher River Ryan (Just Baseball No. 41), and pitching prospect Brady Smith. The rich get richer. For weeks, heck, months, trade […] The post The Trade We All Saw Coming: Dodgers Land Tarik Skubal appeared first on Just Baseball .
Chicago White Sox Make an Interesting Trade for Luis Castillo
Late Saturday night, the news broke that Mariners fans have been waiting weeks to hear. Luis Castillo, who was acquired at the deadline in 2022, was traded to the White Sox in a deal that brings Seranthony Domínguez, Nolan Jones, and top prospect Boston Smith to Seattle. Moving Castillo was not a surprise but rather […] The post Chicago White Sox Make an Interesting Trade for Luis Castillo appeared first on Just Baseball .
3 Mock Trades That Would Make for a Perfect White Sox Deadline
The 2026 season has gone better than just about anyone could have expected for the Chicago White Sox. While that does not necessarily mean that the organization is going to push all their chips in for the sake of the 2026 season, they’re in a position to add to a young core that has taken […] The post 3 Mock Trades That Would Make for a Perfect White Sox Deadline appeared first on Just Baseball .
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