49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk trade becoming more likely
The ongoing situation surrounding 49ers star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk may be nearing completion. But he may not be wearing a Niners jersey after all. Aiyuk and the 49ers have been embroiled in a contract dispute that has been stalled for some time and will likely end with a trade for the receiver. The NFL […]
How Mets’ trade deadline approach can help now — and in future
The Mets faced the 2015 trade deadline again, but unfortunately Yoenis Cespedes was not there. They praised each other on an Oscar-like deadline with only a best supporting award given out. It’s a process without a star in the room across sports, and it fits right into the 20,000-foot mindset that David Stearns, with Steve […]
Yankees confident in their Jazz Chisholm trade homework
PHILADELPHIA — Brian Cashman wouldn’t say whether he spoke with Derek Jeter as part of his due diligence on Jazz Chisholm Jr. But the Yankees general manager said Wednesday he was pleased with the results of his extensive research into the team before acquiring Chisholm from the Marlins, where Jeter was CEO and minority owner […]
I got George Steinbrenner to override trade to Red Sox
Jim Leyritz claims he staged a coup to avoid being traded to the Red Sox near the end of his career. Leyritz, a legendary postseason hero of the Yankees’ 1990s dynasty, Outkick’s “Hot Mic” by Jonathan Hatton and Chad Withrow He spoke about his experience with the MLB trade deadline on Tuesday. He revealed that […]
Mets’ trade deadline moves not sexy but they filled some needs
After losing significant depth to their starting rotation over the course of several days last week, the Mets made moves to bolster their starting rotation on Tuesday before pivoting to their struggling relief corps ahead of the trade deadline at 6 p.m. It wasn’t a particularly attractive move considering the high-end pitchers on the market, […]
What Yankees were — and weren’t — able to accomplish by trade deadline
PHILADELPHIA — The trade deadline arrived on Tuesday with no eye-catchers from the Yankees, who threw a bunch of balls in an attempt to bolster a roster with Juan Soto only a few more months to come, but only a few of them were successful. The biggest addition was the trade they made on Saturday […]
Yankees reneged on Jack Flaherty trade over medicals
Jack Flaherty was about to don the pinstripes. The starting pitcher, who was acquired by the Dodgers in a deadline trade with the Tigers, was on the verge of being shipped to the Big Apple, but concerns emerged about Flaherty’s medical record, causing the Yankees to back out of the “tentative trade agreement.” The Athletic’s […]
How trade can help the next president curb the immigration crisis
A Kamala Harris administration’s trade policy will likely be similar to that of the past four years, with tariffs, trade sanctions, and export controls, and Donald Trump, judging by his previous term, will likely follow roughly the same line. But either way, we risk missing an opportunity to address an issue that matters deeply to […]
Yankees upgrade bullpen with trade for Padres’ Enyel De Los Santos
PHILADELPHIA — The Yankees made some bullpen changes ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline, sending left-hander Caleb Ferguson to the Astros and acquiring right-hander Eniel de los Santos from San Diego. Ferguson was acquired from the Dodgers in the offseason and sent to Houston in exchange for minor leaguers and international bonus pool money. The 28-year-old […]
Dodgers strengthen World Series chances with bevy of moves at MLB trade deadline
Commercial Content 21+. The Dodgers, the World Series favorites, improved their chances of winning with a series of moves ahead of Tuesday’s MLB trade deadline. Los Angeles remains atop the odds board at DraftKings Sportsbook, lowering their odds of winning the World Series in 2024 from +330 to +300 after acquiring Jack Flaherty, Tommy Edman, […]