I’m not a blue jays fan, but man he did not hold back on yall 🤣🤣”12th best record in a 15 team league” is wild.

As a Braves fan the rotation has been great. The main question mark that has relevance to the post season in my opinion there is Morton (who hasn't been very good this year overall), and if Lopez can continue to be good (he will obviously see significant regression, but the question is if this is Bryce Elder level regression, or staying at a decent 3rd pitcher level). These are my current feelings on their outlook coming into the trade deadline. Fried outside of his first 2 starts has been one of the best starters in baseball (if you don't agree, go look at his stats since his 3rd start on and you will see how good he has been), and Sale has been pitching at his old self (and actually underperforming expected metrics somehow, which is insane). If Lopez can be a +3rd then the rotation coming into the postseason really isn't a worry (Contrary to what people say, I don't really think Sale's health is a stressor as his injuries have been insanely flukey and not tied to general health). Spencer Schwellenbach despite some poor results so far, has shown to have big league stuff and is more than sufficient for a 5th starter role to get through the regular season (and has shown very rapid improvement each start). It feels like each one of his starts is a few pitches away from being very good, he just doesn't have the big league experience (which he is very very unlikely to be used in post season, at least as a starter). If your biggest worry entering the postseason is a 4th starter, then you probably are in a good spot (spoilers: this isn't the Braves biggest worry). The bullpen has been one of the best in the majors even with how many injuries the Braves have had, but AA normally likes to grab a relief pitcher at the deadline so I wouldn't be surprised if he had a player in mind that is not performing to their potential that wouldn't be too expensive (Think of how he went and acquired Pierce Johnson last year despite his stats in Coors being terrible, then coming to Atlanta and being one of the better 2nd half relievers). This is not a big concern, but you can always improve your bullpen. The Braves big worry as of current is getting the bottom of their offensive lineup to connect back to the top (one of the things that made them so deadly last year). Losing Acuna and continuing to be plagued by injuries has made the lineup much more shallow than you would ever expect Atlanta to have. The big impact bats like Riley, Olson, and Albies have started to come back alongside a rise in Kelenic's offensive profile and Ozuna having a crazy year so the top half isn't really a worry, but bats like Arcia and the outfield guys (Duvall vs RHP, Laureano, and Wall) are just not cutting it currently. I bet they make a splash on a rental outfielder that is not too expensive that can platoon with Duvall that mashes RHP. Duvall has actually destroyed LHP so the lineup seems good on days they face LHP but is miserable to see on days they face RHP. Harris will come back, but this alone isn't guaranteed to fix the lineup as Harris has struggled to get it going (and returning from injury is tough to get into a groove). If they don't get an outfielder of some sort, I will be shocked.

It's insane to think of trading Alonso today, on 6/25, the way they've been playing. Not going to happen. A week from now if the team goes 0-6, then we'll talk. Same goes with Severino.

Kjerstad + Povich for Crochet

As a Braves fan, I would love to have Thomas. Player that hustles and hits for average

Red Sox are my darkhorse for Luis Robert Jr.. Need a RH bat to put with Raffy and it satisfies the noise around management.

I believe Luis Rengifo represents the top addition the Yankees could make. After that it would be Tanner Scott and Michael Kopech

Basallo, Kjerstad, and 2 more lowe level prospects for Crochet would be my thing as an Orioles fan. Kjerstad is more than major league ready, he's demolished triple A this year, and got recalled again, we'll see if he gets consistent AB's. Basallo, is 20 years old, a catcher/1st baseman which Chicago really needs and he's mashing in Double A.

I am a Nats fan, I would not trade Lane Thomas unless unless I would receive a top 100 prospect at minimum.

Dodgers get Arozarena. Pages/Outman CF, Randy Left and Teo right? ooph in the post? clutch time. Scott in the BP as well.

I’m still trying to figure out why people keeps saying Pham to the Braves. They didn’t want him last year so why would they this year. He is a horrible clubhouse presence and supposedly players said no to him last year

Cleveland does need another SP probably in the mid tier and a RH OF bat as there 2 biggest needs. A distant 3rd if they don’t get a SP would be to get a reliever.

Huge pass on Severino

If the Phils did trade for Robert, he just needs to be healthy for the postseason. Missing some time in July or August is one thing. The Phils have the roster to overcome that. They’ve lost Turner, Marsh, and Realmuto already at times this year. Yet still have the best record in baseball. If they can continue like they have been, they have the luxury to be cautious and take things slower to prevent potential injury. They have a big lead already, and have quality depth to hold things together while guys are out. They are in a position to handle the risks that come with Robert. Make the move!!

Houston will be a buyer

I could see the Cubs trading for Gerrit Crochet for their closer for the rest of the season. Then moving him back as an starter for the 2025 season. Crochet is on an limited inning count this season.

Missing the Astros

Looks like Passan backtracked on his Pete Alonso to the Red Sox, after I called him out on it being a bloody RENTAL 😂

In my opinion, passing is wrong in this matter the reason is the bridge of just gonna go out at at least one starting pit because I have to replace some capacity. They need more security like you stated because of the entry they’re gonna try to get another bullpen piece just to add to the back of the bullpen to help out but the biggest issue is the Braves are gonna go get and I just want back but two bats and it’s almost impossible to place with Hakuna can give you but you got to go get somebody of that equipment and the bra are not gonna trade one of their top pitching arms unless they get that big back and nothing can sling Thomas but he does not equate that huge major fat. He’s a good bat, but he’s not a major back and they’re not gonna give up one of the major rooms unless they get that, so my belief is they are gonna go out and get that and be with. I would love to see them. Go get Boba shit I think he’s a perfect fit in Atlanta. They give us shit. We decide will take on either one of the two bats you have in the alpha that you want to get rid of in exchange the bra would give up one of one medium to a couple of lower pics in exchange for them, and unless you want to give us Gosman back and I can see a huge mass where we get Gosman bichette and George Springer ( 10 million for contact and Kevin Kiermaier exchange for let say for Schellenbach, Murphy , arca nacho c Baldwin , ro vines and of Franklin v I think that fare offer

If the Guardians make a trade or trades it would be for both a hitter and starting pitcher

Jim I think this Cleveland team is Very sillmar to last years Baltimore Orioles Really good team just lacked that ace to carry them

Braves need Springer.

My predictions 1)Gerrit Crochet to the Cubs 2)Luis Robert to the Mariners 3)Eric Fedde/Tommy Pham to the Padres 4)Michael Kopech to the Royals 5)Andrew Vaughn to Yankees

who would the Braves get if they went for a starting pitcher?

There honestly isn't any trison "getting right" until he has surgery. His problem right now is control because he has a UCL tear that requires surgery to fix

It’s funny you question the Guardians and a starter when that is probably the piece most Guardians fans would say we need the most to be a serious contender. Zack Meisel (Guardians beat writer for The Athletic) has been saying on his podcast they need a starter and at least 1 bat for weeks.

Unless the Mets are at leat four games out of the wild card hunt, they will probably add. The Mets should sell because, right now they are facing pretty easy competition. In September, they will have 16 games with the Phillies, the Brewers, the Braves and the Red Sox. It would take a miracle for them to break even in September

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With Elbows blowing up left and right there is no such thing as a fixture in the rotation for years to come!

Never heard anyone else pronounce Erick Fedde’s name like that. Did he come out and say that is how to pronounce it?

Who’s your pick for the Dodgers ?

Why aren’t the astros on the list, they really need a 1st baseman

Markners realistically need 2 bats

Looks like zero of them jays kids paned out. .. I do hope Robert get to go to NY. He needs a change of scenery.

What can reds get for Elly

Bryan de la Cruz to royals

Graceffo and Hence for Rooker maybe you have also include Carlson to the A`s thoughts

Dodgers can do better than Arozarena. That trade was sexy a year ago.

I think the Mariners need to go after Alonso, Ward and/or Rooker. Haniger seems to washed up

Pete Alonso just doesn’t fit well with the Mariners roster unless Garvee becomes 100% the backup catcher and doesn’t really play DH anymore

Bring Jack to Milwaukee

Braves need Pitching we have enough power bats to stay in a game if the pitching holds up

Arozarena to the Dodgers makes zero sense. Roberts will not sit either Hernandez nor Heyward and Arozaren can’t play center, so no need for Arozarena. Bichette is a better fit if the Jays make him available.

idk how to explain it but you standing up during these gives me anxiety 😂😂😂😂

HE MAY KNOW WHAT DA TEAMS R LOOMING FOR BUT HE A BONE HEAD TO THINK ANY TEAM WOULD WANT RANDY WHEN U LOOK AT HIS STATS AND LOOK AT HIM FROM EACH YEAR HE GOTTEN WORSE SLOW REAL FAST HE AGING 1 YEARS FOR 5

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Brewers just traded for Dallas Keuchel...no more Jack Flaherty talk because the Brew Crew wont give up another prospect.

RANDY FOR DA DODGERS IS NOT WHAT WE WANT UNLESS HE DH AND OHTANI GONNA PLAY RF CUZ RANDY DEFENSE IS HORRIBLE I PREDER DURAN MATOS MERRILL

RANDY CANT HIT PERIOD EVERY YEAR SINCE HE STARTED HIS BATTING AVG HIS HIS BATTING STATICS HAVE DROP WITH THIS SEASON BY FAR BEING DA WORST HE SEE MORE FASTBALL AND HE NOT CATCHING UP TO THEM WHICH MEANS HE GETTING SLOWER OR DOES NOT CARE HIS FIELDING HAS GOTTEN WORSE I WOULD NOT TOUCH HIM WITH YOUR TEAM STICK OR BAT HE CONTAGIOUS YEAH HE HAS PRODUCED IN DA PLAYOFF BUT AGAIN I WOULD VET HIM FOR A BENCH PIECE AND NOT GIVING UP ANYTHING WHICH TAMPA NOT GONNA DO

Fine, don't trade Bo. Hold on to a slumping injured player who doesn't want to be there. Get nothing for him, and have your team worse for it. You can get O'htani and Skene's right now, you're still not winning anything this year or next. Get a fat bag from LA or Cle.

I just hope the Phils get Luis Robert!!

Jeff Passan is a hack.