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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 .
Two Mock Trades for the Mariners’ Playoff Push
General manager Jerry Dipoto enters the 2026 MLB trade deadline facing a familiar challenge. The Seattle Mariners boast what should be one of the most talented rosters in baseball, led by several offensive stars and featuring a starting rotation capable of carrying the club through an entire postseason series on its own. Additionally, the M’s […] The post Two Mock Trades for the Mariners’ Playoff Push appeared first on Just Baseball .
Colorado’s plan for Cole Carrigg now that Brenton Doyle has returned
DENVER – It’s not often that the return of a two-time Gold Glove Award winner is viewed as being problematic. For a team like the Colorado Rockies, it’s the first good problem in a long time. Brenton Doyle returned to the Rockies on Friday for the first time since going on the 10-day injured list […] The post Colorado’s plan for Cole Carrigg now that Brenton Doyle has returned appeared first on Just Baseball .
D-Backs Should Call the Mets For a Rental Supreme Trade
Entering the 2026 season, it would have been hard to imagine the New York Mets having a fire sale by the time the August 3rd trade deadline came around. As the deadline looms mere days away, the Mets are open for business for anyone not named Christian Scott, Carson Benge, A.J. Ewing, and Juan Soto. […] The post D-Backs Should Call the Mets For a Rental Supreme Trade appeared first on Just Baseball .
2026 MLB Trade Deadline Predictions | 9 Mock Trades to Shake Up Baseball
If you are a baseball fan, the next week is pretty much the highlight of your summer. This is the time when we all turn on notifications for Jeff Passan, Ken Rosenthal, and every credible reporter with a pulse as we await with great anticipation to see what will take place at the MLB Trade […] The post 2026 MLB Trade Deadline Predictions | 9 Mock Trades to Shake Up Baseball appeared first on Just Baseball .
Drawing Up a Perfect Red Sox Deadline
To truly understand the absurdity of this last month of Boston Red Sox baseball, you need to go back to rock bottom. For all intents and purposes, the 2026 Red Sox season ended on June 24 in Denver, Colorado. In a rubber match game against the NL-worst Rockies, the Red Sox bullpen failed to protect […] The post Drawing Up a Perfect Red Sox Deadline appeared first on Just Baseball .
Mock Trades the Mets Could Make for Freddy Peralta or Clay Holmes
With the 2026 MLB trade deadline rapidly approaching, the New York Mets are positioned as clear sellers. New York has two valuable starting pitchers on their roster that they will look to sell off in the coming days: Clay Holmes and Freddy Peralta. Both right-handers are likely rental trade pieces, as the latter is set […] The post Mock Trades the Mets Could Make for Freddy Peralta or Clay Holmes appeared first on Just Baseball .
Tommy Edman Is Right Back to Proving His Value to the Dodgers
The past few years have been a whirlwind for Los Angeles Dodgers utilityman Tommy Edman. After a great rookie year in 2019 and a Gold Glove win in 2021, Edman looked to be a rising star for the St. Louis Cardinals. He made good on this vision with strong showings in 2022 and the first […] The post Tommy Edman Is Right Back to Proving His Value to the Dodgers appeared first on Just Baseball .
If the Padres Buy, Who Are Their Top Trade Targets?
After dropping five of their first seven games of the second half, the San Diego Padres seemed like prime sell candidates. But after sweeping the Miami Marlins and Colorado Rockies, they are a game over .500 and have re-entered the buyers’ conversation. Is buying at this year’s deadline the smart thing to do? No. But […] The post If the Padres Buy, Who Are Their Top Trade Targets? appeared first on Just Baseball .
‘We Had a lot to Prove’: AUSL Reaches New Highs During 2026 Season
This Athletes Unlimited Softball League season was all about breaking records. On the field, star players established a new standard for what talent and skill means. Talons pitcher Montana Fouts, 2026 Pitcher of the Year, wrote herself a new pitching record book. She now holds records for single-game strikeouts with 12 and single-season strikeouts with […] The post ‘We Had a lot to Prove’: AUSL Reaches New Highs During 2026 Season appeared first on Just Baseball .
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