Ironically, the ace we’re about to talk about is quite possibly best known for being untalked about.
Billy Butler’s time in Oakland comes to a premature end, the Rays find a stopgap shortstop, and A.J. Achter cements his status as a TA cult hero.
Tim Tebow is officially a professional baseball player, signing with the Mets. But why?
The wonderfully difficult-to-litigate Mat Latos trade, still wonderfully difficult to litigate five years later.
Baltimore goes dumpster diving, Cleveland brings Coco Crisp home, and the Jeff Francoeur tour adds another stop.
Chooch is switching coasts, Desmond Jennings is moving on, David Freese is staying put, and Scrabble goes to Washington.
Carlos Gomez’s swift decline got him dropped by the Astros, but the Rangers think there’s still value to be had.
Erick Aybar isn’t what he once was, but he’ll work for what the Tigers need and the price was right.
Seattle adds a pair of oddities to the bullpen and Miami makes an interesting pickup from Atlanta.
Matt Kemp is getting used to being a salary dump and this time the Padres didn’t even keep the player he was traded for.
Jonathan Lucroy may end up being the most valuable deadline pickup, with a chance to help the Rangers on both sides of the ball.
The Pirates trade two starters, get back two more, and come out two prospects shallower than they were at the start of the day.
The Mets get a power hitter, but might just be adding to the glut at a few well-covered positions.
After their deal for Jonathan Lucroy falls through, the Indians pivot and snag their new closer out of the Bronx.
The Nationals get Mark Melancon, a reliever who has been as good as Aroldis Chapman.
Toronto and Seattle exchange disappointing veteran relievers, Texas brings in some pitching depth, and Joey Gallo gets a chance to let it fly.