List of All Articles with Tag 'mlb rumors'

The bidding war for Angels star Shohei Ohtani is on, but to acquire him, contenders should expect to send a haul of prospects back the other way.Just last season, the asking price for Shohei Ohtani was astronomical. In fact, it seemed the Angels set it so high -- several top-100 prospects and yo...

MLB Rumors: Cubs stars Stroman, Bellinger connected to Astros tradeThough they've done an admirable job trying to fight it, all signs point to the Chicago Cubs ultimately selling at the trade deadline, even if it's with some reluctance from Jed Hoyer. And there are obviously no bigger as...

The St. Louis Cardinals will look to reset their roster with their focus on the 2024 season. Which pitchers should they target at the trade deadline?John Mozeliak, Cardinals president of baseball operations, let it be known that players will be traded. While "household names" may not b...

While a Shohei Ohtani trade feels very unlikely, it isn't impossible. Here are three potential trade fits in case the Angels do move him.With the Los Angeles Angels at 46-48, and nine games back in the American League West, there is a strong argument to be made that the team should trade Sh...

One surprise team could get into the Shohei Ohtani bidding war, but it hinges on a surprising injury concern.The Aug. 1 MLB trade deadline is right around the corner, and with it comes a wave of speculation regarding Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani. In the last year of his con...

ESPN asked Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin about the rampant Shohei Ohtani speculation... in the middle of a game.The MLB trade deadline is only two weeks away. Naturally, the name dominating the conversation has been Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar in the final yea...

In a catastrophic season, the Mets have every reason to ahead to 2024 and start preparing for the August 1 trade deadline.For the team with one of the highest payrolls in MLB history, admitting that they're going to be sellers at the MLB trade deadline can be a tough pill to swallow.The...

MLB Rumors: Red Sox can cash in on Adam DuvallBoston Red Sox outfielder Adam Duvall is considered one of the best players at his position who is available at the trade deadline. Of course, this puts Boston in a complicated spot for several reasons. First, the Red Sox aren't out of the AL Wild...

Shohei Ohtani likely won't be traded by the Angels at the MLB trade deadline. But if he were, what's the best asset every team could send to Los Angeles?The odds Shohei Ohtani is dealt prior to late July rely heavily on the Angels performance. LAA ended the first half losing nine of te...

MLB Rumors: Brewers have a change of heart with Corbin BurnesCorbin Burnes and the Milwaukee Brewers front office did not get along prior to the season, as the pitcher's arbitration talks got heated. This led to trade rumors involving the Milwaukee ace, which only grew in anticipation leading...

MLB Rumors: Is Justin Verlander on the outs with the Mets?There isn't much indication right now that the New York Mets will trade away Justin Verlander. If anything, Steve Cohen would like to retool around this core -- which includes JV and Max Scherzer -- with an eye towards 2024. However, s...

The New York Yankees are seeing struggles this season that they aren't used to. These trade deadline targets could come in and be immediate stat leaders.For years, the New York Yankees have been a juggernaut at the top of the league but have struggled to see any deep playoff success. Despit...