The Royals improve their chances at another World Series appearance by adding a true No. 1 to their rotation, while the Reds stock their farm system with young, successful arms. Read more »
Trade Rumor - Baseball Analysis
Grading The Deal: Royals Deal For Johnny Cueto With Eyes On Throne
Grading The Deal: Pirates Acquire Aramis Ramirez From Brewers
The Pirates only need Aramis Ramirez to match Josh Harrison's disappointing slash line at third base to make this trade a success. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Astros Deal For Scott Kazmir
The Astros were smart to jump on Scott Kazmir, who bolsters their rotation without coming at the cost of someone like Cole Hamels or Johnny Cueto. Read more »
A Look At What Buyers Might Look To Buy
There are more Major League teams in contention than not as the two-Wild Card Era continues to provide hope well into the summer. If teams are going to buy, they'll need a shopping list. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Tigers Land Price From Rays, Mariners Get Involved
The Tigers added an ace to their rotation and the Mariners upgraded their outfield as the Rays parted with David Price. Did they wait too long, or not long enough? Read more »
Tigers Should At Least Try To Sign Scherzer, Deal Fielder
The Tigers may have to consider trading Max Scherzer before he becomes too expensive, but perhaps moving another star makes more sense. Read more »
Grading The Deals: Axford, Kubel, Morse Dealt To Contenders
The Cardinals fortified their bullpen, while the Indians and Orioles bolstered their offenses after successfully claiming players off waivers. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Pirates Acquire Morneau From Twins
The Pirates will pay Justin Morneau nearly $2.3 million for fewer than 28 games, but the move is low-risk as they seek a lengthy playoff run. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Rangers Swing Waiver Deal For Alex Rios
The White Sox asked too much for Alex Rios last month, allowing the Rangers to fill a much-needed hole at a discount. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Red Sox Acquire Peavy In Three-Team Trade With White
The Red Sox made the biggest splash by adding Jake Peavy, but the Tigers and White Sox also made out well in this three-team deal. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Orioles Add Norris To Rotation
The Astros let the market develop and got great value for Bud Norris, who the Orioles needed to fight the Red Sox and Rays in the AL East. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Soriano Returns To Yankees Via Trade
The Yankees will pay Alfonso Soriano $6.8 million through the 2014 season, hoping he hits left-handers and provides power to their lineup. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Orioles Make Aggressive Move, Trade For K-Rod
The Orioles dealt one of their top prospects to the Brewers to acquire Francisco Rodriguez, who has a strong past of playoff success. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Rangers Finally Get Garza From Cubs
The Rangers are hoping Matt Garza will continue to dominate, while the Cubs got a nice haul for the soon-to-be free agent. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Braves Get Another Upton, Deal Five To Diamondbacks
The Diamondbacks shopped Justin Upton for years and then had to settle for a deal with the Braves that wasn't as strong as one nearly completed with the Mariners a few weeks earlier. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Mets, Blue Jays Reach Deal For R.A. Dickey
The Blue Jays are looking to take advantage of a weakened AL East, while the Mets did the right thing by dealing R.A. Dickey with an eye on the future. Read more »