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Padres Shine at 2025 Trade Deadline; Orioles Flounder

8/1/2025

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The 2025 MLB trade deadline was a whirlwind of action! The San Diego Padres stole the spotlight with daring trades, earning an impressive A+. The New York Mets and Houston Astros followed closely with solid A- grades. Meanwhile, the Baltimore Orioles floundered with an F, and the Pittsburgh Pirates and Minnesota Twins faced backlash for their questionable choices.

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Story summary

The 2025 MLB trade deadline was a whirlwind of action! The San Diego Padres stole the spotlight with daring trades, earning an impressive A+. The New York Mets and Houston Astros followed closely with solid A- grades. Meanwhile, the Baltimore Orioles floundered with an F, and the Pittsburgh Pirates and Minnesota Twins faced backlash for their questionable choices.