The 2025 MLB trade deadline exploded with blockbuster trades and last-minute deals, closing at 6 p.m. ET on July 31. Consequently, fans and insiders buzzed with excitement. Ken Rosenthal called it “a wild, wild day,” highlighting the fast-paced transactions reshaping rosters. Similarly, Jeff Passan noted “a deadline defined by surprises,” emphasizing the unexpected high-profile … [Read more...] about MLB Trade Deadline Report Card: Grading All 30 Teams’ Deadline Deals
Cardinals Send Set Up Man to Rangers for Pitching Prospects
The Texas Rangers acquired Phil Maton, the St. Louis Cardinals’ set-up man, for a pair of pitching prospects. Left-handed pitcher Mason Molina and right-handed pitcher Skylar Hales are heading to the Cardinals in exchange for Maton. It’s the third pitcher the Rangers have traded for at this year’s deadline, and the third reliever the Cardinals traded away. May 31, 2025; … [Read more...] about Cardinals Send Set Up Man to Rangers for Pitching Prospects
Rangers Reportedly Make Offer to Free Agent DH
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Texas Rangers recently made an offer to free-agent designated hitter J.D. Martinez. Martinez went unsigned after a quiet offseason but stated before spring training that he still intended to play in 2025 and was preparing to return in the second half of the season. The club offered Martinez a non-guaranteed contract, in case he … [Read more...] about Rangers Reportedly Make Offer to Free Agent DH
MLB Analyst Tabs Rangers Having Potential to ‘Shake Up’ MLB Trade Deadline
It’s almost trade season as the first third of the season is over. The MLB trade deadline is coming, and faster than a lot of teams would hope. One of those teams is the aging Texas Rangers ballclub, which was hoping to add another year of contention to their window. Unfortunately, they’ve had a hard time consistently scoring runs and are on the outside looking in for the … [Read more...] about MLB Analyst Tabs Rangers Having Potential to ‘Shake Up’ MLB Trade Deadline
Report: Rangers May Use Kumar Rocker as a Closer
The Texas Rangers are fighting to keep pace with an aging roster and a shrinking window for contention. While most of the Rangers woes come on the offensive side of the game, their bullpen hasn’t held much water this season either. That could lead the Rangers to try something a little different. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Rangers like the idea of using … [Read more...] about Report: Rangers May Use Kumar Rocker as a Closer



