Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

MLB Trade Deadline Approaches: Teams Brace for Moves

7/9/2025

27 4

Summary

Rockies Offload Players

With the MLB trade deadline looming on July 31, playoff aspirations keep most teams in a tight race, stifling significant trades. The Rockies are poised to offload players, while others tread carefully to safeguard their future. The All-Star break may spark a shift, urging teams to reevaluate and strategize for the final stretch.

Summary

Palencia Secures Closer

Daniel Palencia has claimed the closer position for the Chicago Cubs, dazzling fans with his fierce fastball and sharp slider. His remarkable strikeout rate and minimal barrel rate hint at a transformative era for the Cubs' bullpen. With control through 2031, Palencia could redefine the franchise's relief legacy, becoming a dependable long-term closer for the first time in years.

1 of 2

Rockies Offload Players

With the MLB trade deadline looming on July 31, playoff aspirations keep most teams in a tight race, stifling significant trades. The Rockies are poised to offload players, while others tread carefully to safeguard their future. The All-Star break may spark a shift, urging teams to reevaluate and strategize for the final stretch.

1 / 2