MLB trade deadline winners and losers: Dodgers, Red Sox and Phillies all in
- On Saturday, the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired star ace Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers, bolstering their rotation for a deep playoff run.
- Detroit's decision to trade their ace followed a 7-0 loss to the Baltimore Orioles last Wednesday, leaving the team 2.5 games out of a wild-card spot.
- The Boston Red Sox emerged as American League favorites by acquiring three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman from the Orioles and Giants reliever Erik Miller in a prospect-heavy deal.
- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts acknowledged Sunday that the Red Sox, winners of 23 of their last 26 games, could challenge the Dodgers in the World Series.
- Critics argue the Dodgers' ability to acquire talent without surrendering top prospects exposes structural advantages, fueling debates about competitive balance in Major League Baseball ahead of the 2027 season.
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2026 MLB Trade Deadline Grades: Report Cards For Every Deal
Bradford Doolittle Close Bradford Doolittle ESPN Staff Writer MLB writer and analyst for ESPN.com Former NBA writer and analyst for ESPN.com Been with ESPN since 2013 and David Schoenfield Close David Schoenfield ESPN Senior Writer Covers MLB for ESPN.com Former deputy editor of Page 2 Been with ESPN.com since 1995 Multiple Authors Aug 3, 2026, 08:00 PM ET MLB trade season is here! From the early deals that got things rolling to the last-m…
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The Boston Red Sox have parted ways with right-handed reliever Ryan Watson.Boston acquired Watson from the Athletics for Justin Reimer and cash considerations after the A’s selected the right-hander in the Rule 5 Draft. Watson had to remain on the Red Sox’s 26-man roster for the full season to remain Boston’s property.Yet, after their active […] The post Red Sox Part Ways With 6-Foot-5 Pitcher After Active Trade Deadline appeared first on HEAVY.
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