PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have drawn trade interest on several players ahead of the deadline, including their top power hitter of 2025. According to Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, center fielder Oneil Cruz has received inquiries from multiple teams across Major League Baseball. While the Pirates aren’t actively shopping Cruz, they have listened … Read more
The Seattle Mariners are gearing up for a determined second half of the 2025 season, with a clear goal in mind: shake off consecutive near-misses and make their return to the playoffs for the first time since 2022. Heading into their Friday matchup against the Houston Astros, the Mariners are in a relatively strong position. … Read more
The Atlanta Braves have been hesitant to consider themselves sellers this season, but that stance may be shifting as they enter the unofficial second half of the year. On July 13, USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported that the Braves might start listening to offers for players on expiring contracts. More recently, MLB insider Jon Heyman … Read more
The Braves made a small trade this evening to add depth to their bullpen, specifically targeting a multi-inning relief role. They acquired right-handed pitcher Dane Dunning from the Texas Rangers in exchange for righty Jose Ruiz and cash considerations. To clear a spot on the 40-man roster, veteran reliever Jesse Chavez was designated for assignment. … Read more
The St. Louis Cardinals are still in the midst of a rebuild, but with a 51-46 record at the All-Star break, they appear to be nearing the end of that phase and are positioned well for the second half of the season. However, team president of baseball operations John Mozeliak emphasized a balanced approach to … Read more
The Seattle Mariners have been linked to third baseman Eugenio Suárez on the trade market for several weeks, but could there be another name in play at the deadline? While this is purely speculation at this stage, a recent social media post from respected insider Francys Romero suggests it’s worth keeping an eye on Yoán … Read more
This season has been a complete disaster for the Atlanta Braves—far worse than even their harshest critics could have predicted. Plagued by injuries and underwhelming performances, they find themselves in fourth place in the NL East at the All-Star break, trailing the Philadelphia Phillies by 12.5 games with a 42–53 record. They’re also nowhere near … Read more
Veteran pitcher Aaron Wilkerson has decided to opt out of his minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds, as reported by Ari Alexander of KPRC2. Wilkerson, 36, posted a 4.17 ERA across 18 starts for Triple-A Louisville, recording 78 strikeouts and a 1.06 WHIP over 95 innings. Source: Veteran RHP starter Aaron Wilkerson has opted … Read more
The San Diego Padres are reportedly eyeing All-Star catcher Sean Murphy of the Atlanta Braves as a potential trade deadline acquisition. Despite having Elias Díaz and Martin Maldonado on the roster, the Padres are looking to upgrade their catching corps with a more impactful offensive player. Murphy fits that profile, and his name has also … Read more
Hall of Fame pitcher Randy Johnson made a significant impact with several teams throughout his MLB career, including the Montreal Expos, Houston Astros, Seattle Mariners, Arizona Diamondbacks, New York Yankees, and San Francisco Giants. He was a transformative figure in Seattle, helping elevate the Mariners’ profile, and he played a crucial role in the Diamondbacks’ … Read more
