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The Seven Biggest Upgrades of the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline

From sorely-needed starting pitchers to coveted catchers, here are the seven biggest upgrades of the 2026 trade deadline.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 4

MLB Trade Deadline Rumors: Reds Considering Moving Hunter Greene

An extreme seller’s market has Cincinnati imagining a future without its ace, who’s signed to a cheap long-term deal. Plus, the latest on Mason Miller and more.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 30

The Untouchables: MLB Prospects Who Are Off Limits at Trade Deadline

MLB GMs will hang up their phones if any of these 15 prospects pop up in trade discussions in the lead-up to the deadline.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 30

The 10 People Who Could Shape This MLB Trade Deadline

With the deadline less than two weeks away, here are the most important names to keep track of throughout the league.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 23

2026 MLB Draft Winners and Losers: White Sox Nailed It, Red Sox Play It Safe

Now that the dust from the rest of All-Star week has settled, let’s look at some of the most exciting (and disappointing) draft classes.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 15

Top Prospects Who Could Be Dealt at the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline

All five players rank in MLB Pipeline's top 100 prospects, but are unlikely to be deemed untouchable.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 18

Analyzing the Six Best Trade Destinations for Tarik Skubal

The Tigers choosing to trade their ace rather than lose him in free agency seems increasingly likely.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 4

2026 NL West Division Preview: Dodgers’ Stranglehold Should Grow Tighter

Los Angeles has won its division 12 of the last 13 years, yet only cleared San Diego by three games last season. That looks set to change.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 25

Michael King’s Unexpected Return to the Padres Is Great for Both Sides

Grading King’s three-year, $75 million deal to stay in San Diego.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 19, 2025

Five Wild Yet Realistic MLB Trade Proposals Involving All-Stars

Two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal is among the many names rumored to be on the trading block.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 17, 2025