The MLB season has about a month left and the playoffs are right around the corner, so here is a look at where the races are headed and some predictions the World Series and for teams in the postseason that could make it like the Toronto Blue Jays, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, Kansas City Royals, Houston Astros, St. Louis Cardinals, New York Mets, Cubs, Pirates and Nationals.
Read full storyThe New York Mets are looking to keep their win streak going as they face the Boston Red Sox with their starting pitching thriving and the playoffs in sight.
Read full storyThe MLB waiver trade period is still active and names like James Shields, Craig Kimbrel, Jose Reyes, Matt Kemp, Francisco Rodriguez, Hanley Ramirez and Carlos Gonzalez could be potential options for the NY Yankees, New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants and Baltimore Orioles before the August 31 deadline date.
Read full storyThe NY Mets will have David Wright back in action for the first time since April on Monday against the Philadelphia Phillies and it comes as New York is leading the NL East division by five games over the Washington Nationals.
Read full storyThe MLB Standings heading into August has the NY Mets and Washington Nationals as division leaders in the NL East and around the league the New York Yankees, Kansas City Royals, Houston Astros, St. Louis Cardinals and the Los Angeles Dodgers are the others in the AL and NL, while the LA Angels, Minnesota Twins, Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs and Giants are leading the wildcard chase.
Read full storyThe NY Mets are looking into a trade with Jay Bruce for pitcher Zack Wheeler with the Cincinnati Reds and this comes after the team backed out of a deal with the Brewers for Carlos Gomez that would have traded away Wilmer Flores and this could be the last major move for the team at the deadline and if the Bruce trade doens't work, reports have the Mets looking at Justin Upton, Will Venable and Yoenis Cespedes. UPDATE: Yoenis Cespedes to the New York Mets. Likely for Zack Wheeler.
Read full storyThe San Diego Padres are one of the teams to watch at the trade deadline, as players like Tyson Ross, Craig Kimbrel, James Shields, Ian Kennedy, Justin Upton and Andrew Cashner could be targets for teams like the Chicago Cubs, Toronto Blue Jays, Washington Nationals, NY Mets, New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles and this comes as the Padres have looked into a deal with shortstop Starlin Castro.
Read full storyThe MLB trade deadline is at the end of the week and deals are starting to go down, as the New York Mets have traded for reliever Tyler Clippard from the Oakland Athletics, while the Los Angeles Angels have brought in outfielder Shane Victorino from the Boston Red Sox. Late on Monday, Troy Tulowitzki was traded to the Blue Jays.
Read full storyThe NY Mets made a trade ahead of the MLB trading deadline, acquiring Juan Uribe and Kelly Johnson from the Atlanta Braves for prospects John Gant and Rob Whalen to help add some offense to the lineup and New York also could be shopping Zack Wheeler and Rafael Montero heading into July 31 if they target Ben Zobrist with the Oakland Athletics.
Read full storyThe New York Mets are struggling on offense, but might get a break as Zack Greinke will miss his start due to the birth of his child as the Dodgers play their second game in the Big Apple.
Read full storyThe MLB trade deadline is getting closer and rumors about Cole Hamels, Justin Upton, David Price, Johnny Cueto, Ben Zobrist, Aroldis Chapman, Mike Leake and Jonathan Papelbon are starting to fly and teams like the Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees, NY Mets, Pittsburgh Pirates, LA Dodgers and Baltimore Orioles could be targets for deals.
Read full storyThe New YorK Mets need bats to fix their inconsistent offense as players like Michael Cuddyer get sent down to the disabled list. Will the Mets make a move for players like Justin Upton or Josh Reddick?
Read full storyThe Oakland Athletics have started to sell at the trade deadline with Scott Kazmir and now players like Ben Zobrist, Tyler Clippard or Josh Reddick could be traded by the A's and teams like the New York Yankees, Washington Nationals, Chicago Cubs, NY Mets, Pittsburgh Pirates and Kansas City Royals could be interested ahead the July 31 deadline date.
Read full storyThe New York Mets do not need pitchers at the MLB trade deadline, but they do need bats and depth in the outfield as the team takes a look at several options before July 31.
Read full storyThe NY Mets are looking at the trade market at the deadline with Ben Zobrist as a top target with the Oakland Athletics and reports have the A's looking at Rafael Montero in a deal and this comes as players like Troy Tulowitzki, Justin Upton, Yoenis Cespedes, Gerardo Parra, Will Venable and Chris Johnson could be targets, while general manager Sandy Alderson may consider a call-up with Michael Conforto, as David Wright has still not returned.
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