Last July, Nick Kurtz was selected fourth overall by the Athletics in the 2024 MLB Draft. On Friday, he became the 20th player, and the first rookie, in MLB history to post a four-homer game. Somehow, that wasn’t the end of his accomplishments, as he also went 6-for-6 and tied Shawn Green for the most total bases in a single …
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Five MLB deadline trades I’d like to see, starting with a stunning three-team deal
With less than a week until the MLB trade deadline, let’s ponder what could await once all 30 teams start wheeling and dealing. The Mariners and Diamondbacks got things going Thursday night, with Seattle acquiring a big bat in Josh Naylor for two prospects. So, what’s the next major deal? Just for fun, here are five trades I’d like to see …
Read More »Why third base isn’t the Yankees’ top priority entering MLB trade deadline
The Yankees need a third baseman. No doubt. In the first 12 games since Jazz Chisholm went back to second, their third basemen were hitting .143 with no extra-base hits. And it would be surprising if the Yankees do not acquire a third baseman before July 31, 6 p.m., with Eugenio Suarez being the most prominent name available. But their …
Read More »Fantasy baseball: Reactions to MLB trade deadline deals
Jul 25, 2025, 09:58 AM ET The 2025 MLB trade deadline is just around the corner, with contending teams deciding what they need to add before 6 p.m. ET on Thursday. This is the place to find out the fantasy baseball implications as a result of the major key wheeling and dealing. Editor’s Picks 1 Related Will the Arizona Diamondbacks …
Read More »Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Key players who could see better roles after the MLB Trade Deadline
With less than a week to go until the MLB trade deadline, this is a great time for fantasy baseball managers to be as active as possible on the waiver wire. There are several potential contributors listed below, but managers should also pay close attention to the news so that they can grab someone who moves into a better role …
Read More »MLB top candidates for 2025 Trade Deadline
We’re less than a week away from the Trade Deadline, and while there haven’t been any deals of note to this point (not counting last month’s Rafael Devers trade, which can hardly count as a “Deadline” deal), there figures to be a flurry of activity between now and July 31. MLB.com looks at 21 players who have a good chance …
Read More »Blue Jays vs Tigers Prediction, Odds: MLB Parlay Picks for Thursday, July 24 – Action Network
Blue Jays vs Tigers Prediction, Odds: MLB Parlay Picks for Thursday, July 24 Action Network After intentional walk before him, Clement gets his revenge with decisive clout MLB.com Reese Olson falls apart in 6th inning in Detroit Tigers’ 11-4 loss to Toronto Blue Jays Detroit Free Press Blue Jays vs. Tigers prediction, odds, start time: 2025 MLB picks, best bets for July 24 …
Read More »Mariners Acquire Josh Naylor – MLB Trade Rumors
The Mariners and Diamondbacks made the first significant move of deadline season on Thursday evening. Seattle acquired first baseman Josh Naylor for rookie left-hander Brandyn Garcia and pitching prospect Ashton Izzi. Naylor and Garcia are each on the 40-man roster, so no additional moves were required in that regard. The D-Backs recalled Tristin English to fill the spot on the active roster. …
Read More »Spencer Jones crushes three homers in five innings ahead of MLB trade deadline
Spencer Jones is on a heater for the ages. The top Yankees prospect clubbed three home runs in the first five innings for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre in Thursday’s clash against the Rochester Red Wings, turning heads from across the baseball world with the MLB trade deadline nearing. Jones, the Yankees’ fourth-ranked prospect according to MLB Pipeline, now has 13 homers …
Read More »Ranking MLB trade deadline’s available starters
Though the starting pitching market still looks pretty thin at the top, a few aces are finally being discussed. If any of them goes — no guarantee there! — that could save things. Here’s our final ranking of the starter market. 1. Joe Ryan, Twins (2.63 ERA) With two extra years to go, the Twins would need to be overwhelmed …
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