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Aug 4, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Kirby Yates (54) delivers a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers in the eighth inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images

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Game Theory Supports the Pirates Decision To Buy at the Deadline

Despite losing five of their last six and nine of their last 13 ahead of August 3, the Pittsburgh Pirates bought big at...

Hays MarionneauxAugust 5, 2026

Aug 4, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees first baseman Luis Garcia Jr. (26) singles during the fourth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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The Yankees Missed a Major Opportunity at the Trade Deadline

The MLB Trade Deadline has come and gone. The New York Yankees left it with two new bats but without reinforcements in two of...

Jake SandsAugust 5, 2026

Aug 3, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; St. Louis Cardinals catcher Jimmy Crooks (8) and relief pitcher Gordon Graceffo (44) celebrate after defeating the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Who Did the Cardinals Receive After Selling at the Deadline?

The St. Louis Cardinals began the year as one of the biggest surprises of the MLB season. Many Cardinals fans were hopeful. The...

Jackson BryAugust 5, 2026

Aug 4, 2026; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves Lane Thomas (20) bats against the Miami Marlins during the seventh inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

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The Atlanta Braves Failed to Capitalize at the Trade Deadline

It appeared to be a typical trade deadline for Alex Anthopoulos and the Atlanta Braves. The deadline provides teams with the opportunity to...

Andrew GrahamAugust 5, 2026

Jun 3, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (35) and field coordinator/catching coach Joe Singley (87) walk to the bullpen before the start of the game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

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Red Sox Landing Adley Rutschman Cements Shift Into Being Contenders

The Red Sox just acquired catcher Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles, per Jeff Passan. The 28-year-old switch-hitting catcher was the first overall...

Kelsey MiddletonAugust 3, 2026

May 29, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss (22) walks off the field during a pitching change in the fifth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

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Atlanta Braves Manager Walt Weiss Is Learning a Valuable Lesson

On July 27, Atlanta Braves pitcher Connor Thomas recorded one of the worst outings of the season. In 2.2 innings, Thomas allowed 10...

Andrew GrahamAugust 2, 2026

Jul 21, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart (27) hits an RBI-sacrifice fly against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

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Cincinnati Reds’ Sal Stewart Should Win MLB Rookie of the Year

The 2026 season hasn’t played out the way the Cincinnati Reds had hoped. Making the playoffs as a wild card last year, the...

Jordan TaylorJuly 31, 2026

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) delivers a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles at Comerica Park in Detroit on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

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Dream vs. Reality Destinations for the MLB’s Biggest Trade Targets

One of the most unpredictable Trade Deadlines in recent Major League Baseball memory is rapidly approaching. From uncertain players and their possible suitors...