Transaction Analysis

Transaction Analysis: Milwaukee Moves

by Matthew Trueblood 7/31

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Mike Moustakas and Joakim Soria join the Brewers' playoff fight, and Travis Shaw takes a crack at second base.

Transaction Analysis: Mariners Continue Bullpen Remodel with Warren and Duke$

by Patrick Dubuque, Matthew Trueblood, and Nathan Graham 7/31

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Jerry Dipoto, not surprisingly, has plenty of moves up his sleeve as the trade deadline nears.

Transaction Analysis: The Cheapest Option, For A Reason$

by Bryan Grosnick, Jeffrey Paternostro, and Jen Mac Ramos 7/30

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Oakland adds late-inning Mets reliever Jeurys Familia for a surprisingly modest price.

Transaction Analysis: Braves Buy Brach

by Matthew Trueblood 7/30

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Atlanta makes another bullpen addition without sacrificing prospects, bringing in right-hander Brad Brach.

Transaction Analysis: Astros Pry Pressly Away From Twins

by Aaron Gleeman, Mark Anderson, and Kevin Carter 7/29

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It turns out, BP's metrics and the Astros' front office agree about Ryan Pressly.

Transaction Analysis: Home Run Swings and Cabrera for Kilome

by Jarrett Seidler 7/28

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Philadelphia sends enigmatic, high-upside prospect Franklyn Kilome to New York for veteran infielder Asdrubal Cabrera.

Transaction Analysis: Diamondbacks Add Versatile Escobar for Playoff Push

by Aaron Gleeman and Craig Goldstein 7/28

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Eduardo Escobar brings power and defensive flexibility to Arizona after transforming his entire game in Minnesota.

Transaction Analysis: Martin Maldonado, and Aging vs. Framing$

by Patrick Dubuque 7/28

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Houston picked up defense-first catcher Martin Maldonado, but his defense may no longer be elite.

Transaction Analysis: Venters, Casilla, and Drake$

by Matt Sussman, Patrick Dubuque, and Matthew Trueblood 7/28

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Jonny Venters returns home, Santiago Casilla tries for one last shot, and Oliver Drake is still tough to figure out.

Transaction Analysis: New York, Old Britton?

by Aaron Gleeman and Jarrett Seidler 7/27

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Baltimore trades All-Star closer Zach Britton to New York, as the Yankees bet on his return to form.

Transaction Analysis: Rays Reload, Eovaldi and Andriese Join Contenders$

by Craig Goldstein, Jarrett Seidler, Matt Sussman, and Matthew Trueblood 7/27

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Tampa Bay sends quality right-handers to Boston and Arizona, adding a trio of prospects.

Transaction Analysis: Oh, Goodwin, and Grimm$

by Patrick Dubuque, Matt Sussman, and Jeffrey Paternostro 7/27

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Seung Hwan Oh joins the Rockies' bullpen, the Royals take a flier on Brian Goodwin, and Justin Grimm begins a comeback attempt with the Mariners.

Transaction Analysis: Cubs Choose Chavez Over Unimaginable Alternative$

by Patrick Dubuque, Kevin Johnson, and Jeffrey Paternostro 7/25

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Chicago adds veteran, do-everything right-hander Jesse Chavez for the stretch run and New York gives Jeff McNeil his first chance.

Transaction Analysis: Mannywood 2.0

by Bryan Grosnick and Wilson Karaman 7/19

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Manny Machado is headed West, as the Dodgers send five prospects to the Orioles for the superstar infielder.

Transaction Analysis: Indians Get Hand, and They’re Gonna Need Him

by Aaron Gleeman and Jeffrey Paternostro 7/19

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Cleveland pays big for bullpen help, sending top 10 prospect Francisco Mejia to San Diego for Brad Hand and Adam Cimber.

Transaction Analysis: 77 Degrees; Kelvin$

by Bryan Grosnick and Craig Goldstein 6/29

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Washington makes its annual move for midseason bullpen help, snagging Kelvin Herrera from Kansas City.