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HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 27: Clay Holmes #35 of the New York Mets pitches against the Houston Astros during the first inning on Opening Day at Daikin Park on March 27, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) / ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - APRIL 1: Freddy Peralta #51 of the New York Mets delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning at Busch Stadium on April 1, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Mock Trades the Mets Could Make for Freddy Peralta or Clay Holmes

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 26: Tommy Edman #25 of the Los Angeles Dodgers runs to first base on a single in the fourth inning during a game against the New York Mets at Citi Field on July 26, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images)

Tommy Edman Is Right Back to Proving His Value to the Dodgers

San Diego, California - April 09: San Diego Padres President of baseball operations A.J. Preller looks on before the game against the Colorado Rockies at Petco Park on Thursday, April 9, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune via Getty Images)

If the Padres Buy, Who Are Their Top Trade Targets?

By Ethan Penrod

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JULY 22: Reid Detmers #48 of the Los Angeles Angels throws a pitch in the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 22, 2026 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images)

3 Win-Win Reid Detmers Mock Trades That Help Both Sides

By Mason Linken

How Much Longer of a Leash Can the Astros Give Cam Smith?

How Much Longer of a Leash Can the Astros Give Cam Smith?

By Lucas Picklesimer

CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 30: Tarik Skubal #29 of the Detroit Tigers celebrates a strikeout in the seventh inning against the Cleveland Guardians during game one of the American League Wild Card Series at Progressive Field on September 30, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)

4 Blockbuster Mock Trades for Tarik Skubal

TORONTO, ON - JULY 20: Nick Fortes #40 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the ninth inning during the game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on Monday, July 20, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Colton Hall/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Nick Fortes Is Doing Everything He Can to Fight For His Job

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 11: Commissioner of Major League Baseball Robert D. Manfred speaks during the 2026 MLB Draft presented by Nippon Express at Pennsylvania Convention Center on Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

2026 MLB Draft Superlatives: Best Classes, Best Values, and More

By Peyton Sower and 4 others

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - AUGUST 26: Kyle Bradish #38 of the Baltimore Orioles pitches against the Boston Red Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on August 26, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Kyle Bradish’s Journey to Becoming the Orioles’ Highest-Paid Pitcher

Hao-Yu Lee Has Been a Difference Maker for the Detroit Tigers

Hao-Yu Lee Has Been a Difference Maker for the Detroit Tigers

By Clay Snowden

SEATTLE, WA - OCTOBER 10: Tarik Skubal #29 of the Detroit Tigers pitches in the first inning during Game Five of the American League Division Series presented by Booking.com between the Detroit Tigers and the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on Friday, October 10, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jane Gershovich/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

What Direction Will the Tigers Pick at the Trade Deadline?

By Clay Snowden

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 24: A.J. Minter #33 of the New York Mets in action against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citi Field on July 24, 2026 in New York City. The Dodgers defeated the Mets 4-2. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Relievers the Yankees Should Target as the Deadline Nears

By Patrick Walsh

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JULY 11: Zach Neto #9 celebrates scoring on a RBI single hit by Nolan Schanuel #18 of the Los Angeles Angels (not pictured) against the Minnesota Twins in the seventh inning during the game at Target Field on July 11, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Angels 5-3. (Photo by Steven Garcia/Getty Images)

3 Win-Win Mock Trades for Angels Shortstop Zach Neto

KANSAS CITY, MO - JULY 20: Kansas City Royals center fielder Lane Thomas (15) runs to first base after a hit against the San Francisco Giants on July 20th, 2026 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by William Purnell/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) / PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 13: Michael Wacha #52 of the Kansas City Royals speaks to the media during the 2026 American League Media Availability at Citizens Bank Park on Monday, July 13, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Are the Royals the Perfect Trade Partner for the Braves?

By Taylor Greenhut

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JUNE 24: Joe Ryan #41 of Minnesota Twins pitches during the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Turner/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

The Minnesota Twins Can't Miss the Boat on Trading Joe Ryan

By Landon Baylon

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 11: Commissioner of Major League Baseball Robert D. Manfred speaks during the 2026 MLB Draft presented by Nippon Express at Pennsylvania Convention Center on Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Why College Pitchers Were Coveted in the 2026 MLB Draft

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 11: Commissioner of Major League Baseball Robert D. Manfred announces Cole Carlon as the 39th overall pick by the Toronto Blue Jays during the 2026 MLB Draft presented by Nippon Express at Pennsylvania Convention Center on Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Which 2026 Draft Pick Will Make Their MLB Debut First?

By Mason Linken

Who Are the Angels’ Best Trade Assets at the Deadline?

The Mariners' Rotation Surplus Has Opened the Door for a Trade

By Cristian Crespo

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 12: Walker Jenkins #23 of the Minnesota Twins bats in the MLB All-Star Futures Game at Citizens Bank Park on July 12, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images)

5 Things the Minnesota Twins Need to Do to Prevent a Slide

By Greg Simbeck

What Does the Rest of the Season Look Like for the Blue Jays?

By Ethan Miller

Low-A Notebook: San Jose Giants' Exciting Weekend

By Michael Monreal

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 11: Ryan Jeffers #27 of the Minnesota Twins at bat during the fourth inning of the game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

Evaluating the Top Trade Targets for the Red Sox’s Offense

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JULY 7: Isaac Paredes #15 of the Houston Astros celebrates his solo home run during a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Daikin Park on July 7, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Houston Astros/Getty Images)

Four Mock Trades To Give the New York Yankees the Perfect Deadline