So we've made one deal and that player is crying because he doesn't want to leave?

txags11 said:

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MLB Network having 5 hour coverage is so good!

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I just checked the mlb.com app on my TV and dont see it.

MLB Tonight is on 12-6 on the network

Apollo HOU also doing a stream until the deadline https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1zqKVjYjDemKB?t=oqdcTJj81t6DmQZ_1xzeow&s=09

If you have free MLB.tv due to Tmobile, MLB Network is no longer included...

but you can add it pretty cheaply. Or sign up for the free trial today

https://www.mlb.com/live-stream-games/subscribe/mlbnetwork

I've always wondered this, and maybe the right time to ask this question is next week once all of the dust has settled and things calm down a bit.

But why is there always a mad dash to make tons of trades right at the deadline each year? Very few (if any) trades seem to happen during the season - the only one I can think of this season was the Devers-to-SF trade, which was certainly a blockbuster move.

Is there an advantage to waiting and sprinting at the finish? I've just always been curious by that each year once the deadline rolls around.

Definitely makes for an entertaining 72 hours, though.

GigEmMortis said:

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I've always wondered this, and maybe the right time to ask this question is next week once all of the dust has settled and things calm down a bit.

But why is there always a mad dash to make tons of trades right at the deadline each year? Very few (if any) trades seem to happen during the season - the only one I can think of this season was the Devers-to-SF trade, which was certainly a blockbuster move.

Is there an advantage to waiting and sprinting at the finish? I've just always been curious by that each year once the deadline rolls around.

Definitely makes for an entertaining 72 hours, though.

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Why is the best time to buy a car at the end of the year?

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CFTXAG10 said:

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The Astros are one team to watch on Steven Kwan.

Houston has had 3 different starting left fielders in the last 3 games. @MLBNetwork

— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 31, 2025

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How do we have enough to get him and a top of the line starter? I'd love it, i just don't see it.

EastCoastAgNc said:

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CFTXAG10 said:

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The Astros are one team to watch on Steven Kwan.

Houston has had 3 different starting left fielders in the last 3 games. @MLBNetwork

— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 31, 2025

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How do we have enough to get him and a top of the line starter? I'd love it, i just don't see it.

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No, I don't think we have enough to get him. If we do, then I'd rather spend that on Donovan than Kwan.

W said:

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yes, it's been overshadowed by the injuries this year...

but there were some issues with the roster construction in the offseason

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That's the understatement of the year.

CFTXAG10 said:

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The Astros are one team to watch on Steven Kwan.

Houston has had 3 different starting left fielders in the last 3 games. @MLBNetwork

— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 31, 2025

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Wow - I would be in favor if this.

Seems like he was always a pain for us - both at the plate and in the field.

if you trade for someone with Arb years remaining to you acquire those years?

just by virtue of having a Yuli-Altuve-Correa/Pena-Bregman infield for most of a decade we've always been very RH-heavy

The Astros continue to monitor the starting pitching market (Dylan Cease and Sandy Alcantara included), but sources say Houston is currently more focused at upgrading the back end of the bullpen, with some of the top controllable relievers potentially in play for the Astros.

— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) July 31, 2025

linkdude said:

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just by virtue of having a Yuli-Altuve-Correa/Pena-Bregman infield for most of a decade we've always been very RH-heavy

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Yeah. But we also had Uncle Mike-Yordan-Tuck for a decent amount of time. And since none of them were hacks an opposing team could not ignore them.

The Astros continue to monitor the starting pitching market (Dylan Cease and Sandy Alcantara included), but sources say Houston is currently more focused at upgrading the back end of the bullpen, with some of the top controllable relievers potentially in play for the Astros.

— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) July 31, 2025

Camilo Doval?

Quo Vadis? said:

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we will somehow end up with Atlanta based rapper Rich Homie Quan.

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He's Unalive now (like the Tik Tokers say) RIP Rich Homie Quan

The Pirates are speaking with a number of teams about David Bednar including the Yankees, per sources. New York is trying to add to the back end of its bullpen, with Bednar (under control through 2026) as the top option.

— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) July 31, 2025

I'm going to predict that Skenes is never on a winning team as long as he is in Pittsburg.

Barring a last minute change, Phil Maton is expected to be the final trade for the Cardinals.

Teams have inquired re: Brendan Donovan, Alec Burleson and Lars Nootbaar, but according to a team source St. Louis has "not entertained that up to this point."https://t.co/2fPqx545ak

— Katie Woo (@katiejwoo) July 31, 2025

Ryan O'Hearn (.874 OPS vs RHP) is expected to be traded today.@MLBNetwork

— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 31, 2025

Another oriole deal?

Guys on MLB Network seem to think Suarez and Naylor will lead the Seaman to a division title.

Chicago out of their mind on Roberts (Asking for Jonah Tong +), so looks like Mets are moving on to Mullins