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Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says he remains open to a major trade to boost the team’s chances, even after signing Von Miller, arguing that if a deal could help them win a big game and improve the defense, he’d pull the trigger at the right time.
The Brewers kept Logan Henderson instead of trading for Tarik Skubal at the deadline and then beat Skubal at Dodger Stadium, vindicating their decision and shaping the week’s narrative in Milwaukee’s favor.
A week after the MLB trade deadline, Detroit's acquisition of Tarik Skubal has the Tigers thriving while the Dodgers stumble, prompting second-guessing of deadline moves; the piece also highlights the Marlins, Mariners, and Royals as teams under scrutiny as the season unfolds.
Mike Trout hosted the Angels for a round at his Trout National private course on Aug. 3, the MLB trade deadline, only for the day to turn surreal as multiple Angels were traded: Brent Suter to the Braves, Jo Adell to the Guardians, Ryan Zeferjahn to the Cubs, Kirby Yates to the Pirates, and José Soriano to the Blue Jays, with a false Detmers trade report adding to the chaos.
With a strong season and a healthy rotation, the Braves chose not to mortgage their future for rentals at the trade deadline. They pursued top arms (like Tarik Skubal and Jacob deGrom) but kept most of their prospect core intact, made selective roster moves (trading depth and designating Jorge Mateo, Eli White) to clear space, and added Lane Thomas and Tyler Mahle to bolster the lineup and rotation, signaling a plan to contend now while preserving long-term upside with their farm system.
Post-deadline projections for the 2026 MLB postseason remain led by the Dodgers in the NL, with major deadline moves shaping the field across both leagues. The Rays win the AL East, the Guardians take the AL Central, and the Astros win the AL West, while the Braves head the NL East and the Brewers top the NL Central; the NL West is led by the Dodgers. Notable deadline acquisitions include Adley Rutschman to the Red Sox and Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers, among others, with remaining wild-card contenders spread across divisions. The BR bracket predicts Red Sox over Rays and Astros over Guardians in the ALDS; Brewers over Phillies and Dodgers over Padres in the NLDS; Red Sox over Astros in the ALCS; Dodgers over Brewers in the NLCS; and the Dodgers defeating the Red Sox in the World Series.
Post-deadline projections shape a 12-team MLB playoff field: AL division winners are the Rays, Guardians and Mariners, with the Yankees, Red Sox and White Sox as wild cards; in the NL, Brewers, Dodgers and Braves win their divisions, with Cubs, Phillies and Padres as wild cards, leading to the predicted bracket and matchup seeds.
Atlanta Braves entered the trade deadline as obvious buyers with a commanding NL East lead and strong playoff odds, adding Lane Thomas and Brent Suter but not landing a starting pitcher. The rotation remains thin behind Chris Sale, a gap the article argues represents a notable missed opportunity given their postseason chances and the available rotation options.
Casey Mize's San Diego debut was a disaster, allowing eight earned runs over 3 1/3 innings after being traded from Detroit; Noah Cameron continued his run of dominance for Kansas City, tossing eight innings with nine strikeouts and just two hits allowed; Bryce Elder gave Atlanta seven solid innings as the Braves extended their win streak to seven and edged the Dodgers in the NL standings, positioning themselves for a potential first-round playoff bye as the season heads toward October.
Casey Mize's San Diego Padres debut at Chase Field ended in a career-worst 3.1 innings, allowing 8 earned runs on 9 hits with 3 walks and 1 strikeout in a 10-4 loss to the Diamondbacks after being traded from Detroit. He owned the miscue, saying he couldn’t execute, while Padres manager Craig Stammen attributed some rust and travel disruption but expressed confidence he’ll rebound once back in a routine. Mize and fellow trade acquisition Robbie Ray are projected to make at least 16 starts as San Diego remains in the wild-card hunt with 47 games left.
San Francisco’s 2026 trade deadline was a bold sell-off move, shipping seven players in five trades to stock up on upside. The haul includes seven prospects (Marquez, Gair, Kent, Lalane, Mendez, Hernandez, Mayer) in exchange for expiring contracts like Luis Arraez, Heliot Ramos, Robbie Ray and Erik Miller. Mayer stands out as a potential cornerstone, while the rest adds upside but less immediate impact. Across ESPN, The Athletic, SI, CBS Sports, USA Today and others, the consensus grades ranged mostly from B to B+, with some outlets assigning higher marks for specific deals and others noting the risk of the long-term bet.
A primer on the 12 prospects moved at the deadline, split into seven top-traded names and five others whose numbers stand out. Zyhir Hope leads the list with power and speed, followed by Anthony Eyanson, Arjun Nimmala, River Ryan, Alexander Frias, Josiah Ragsdale and Ramon Marquez; the five other attention-grabbers are Henry Lalane, Sammy Stafura, Boston Smith, Brayden Taylor and Jonathon Long, plus a few other notable traded prospects.
Baltimore stunned the league by sending catcher Adley Rutschman—an All-Star and former No. 1 overall pick—to division rival Boston at the trade deadline, a move that came at a high price in top prospects but could pay off for the Red Sox as it pivots from seller to buyer and reshapes its 2026 outlook.
Post-deadline MLB power rankings show a shifted landscape: the Dodgers sit atop the list after landing Tarik Skubal, while the Cubs and Red Sox boosted their rotations and defense. Winners include Dodgers, Cubs, and Red Sox; losers include Yankees, White Sox, and Royals, with others still plotting their next steps as teams pivot toward 2027.
The Red Sox were extremely active at the trade deadline, completing three deals meant to upgrade the major league roster rather than chase perfect value. The moves, highlighted by additions such as Adley Rutschman, Erik Miller, and Eli White, reflect a philosophy from chief baseball officer Craig Breslow that the goal is to make the team better now. While some calls may be criticized as overpaying, the upgraded depth could power a strong playoff lineup and pitching staff, giving Boston a legitimate shot at a deep postseason run—even if nothing is guaranteed and more moves could follow before October.