US EditionWhy MLB Trade Deadline Will Be a Later Date in 2026 Season
The 2026 MLB trade deadline is extended by four days, allowing teams more time to negotiate trades before rosters freeze for the postseason push.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball teams will have a few extra days this summer to acquire players to help them chase playoff berths or reduce payroll. Major League Baseball set Tuesday, August 3, at 6 p.m. ET (2200 GMT) as the trade deadline. The league office has avoided having the trade deadline fall on weekends in recent years, and this year it falls on a Monday. Last year's deadline was July 31, while it was July 30 in 2024 and 2021. Aug…
2026 MLB Trade Deadline Set For Aug. 3
The MLB trade deadline historically has fallen on July 31 each season, but the 2022-2026 collective bargaining agreement (CBA) allows commissioner Rob Manfred to set it anywhere between July 28 and Aug. 3. The most recent MLB trade deadline took place on July 31, 2025, but previous years saw the event fall on July 30 (2024) and Aug. 1 (2022-2023). According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, this year’s trade deadline is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 3, …
Morning Briefing: Trade Deadline set for August 3
Good morning, Mets fans! The 2026 trade deadline will be on Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. ET. Latest Mets News Freddy Peralta was officially introduced by the Mets after being acquired last week, expressing excitement about joining New York. He acknowledged the pressure of playing in New York but said his postseason experience has helped […]
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