Author: Evan Massey
Evan Massey
Evan Massey is a sports reporter and analyst located in Indianapolis, Indiana who covers the NFL, NBA, MLB, WNBA, and college sports. He has been featured on many publications, including Newsweek, Athlon Sports, ESPN, Yahoo! Sports, Forbes, Bleacher Report, Sporting News, and many others. In his free time, Evan enjoys spending time with his wife and son.
The 2025 MLB traded deadline is coming up quickly. Quite a few teams around the league would love to be buyers, but there are not as many sellers as there have been in years past. One of the teams with an aggressive mindset right now is the Chicago Cubs. All season long, the Cubs have been one of the best teams in baseball. They combine an elite lineup with quality starting pitching and a solid all-around bullpen. While they are already a World Series contender, there are still a few needs to address. One of those needs could be upgrading…
The Chicago Cubs are heading towards the MLB trade deadline on July 31 as one of the hottest teams in baseball. At this point in the year, they look like a legitimate World Series contender in the National League. Heading into Sunday’s action, the Cubs held a 59-39 record. They were the best team in baseball by record by just a half of a game over the Detroit Tigers. With that being said, Jed Hoyer and the front office will have a chance to take some big swings ahead of the deadline. They have a lot of talented prospects available…
The Cleveland Guardians have been connected to quite a few rumors leading up to the 2025 MLB trade deadline on July 31. Ahead of the deadline, there are a few players on the roster who could become top-tier trade targets for contenders around the league. One of those potential trade targets is none other than star closer Emmanuel Clase. Steven Kwan is another name that has been brought up as a possible target for teams. Clase got off to a slow start to the 2025 MLB season. He has been able to start turning things around in recent weeks. Due…
The MLB All-Star break has come and gone and the New York Yankees are gearing up to resume the 2025 season. At this point in the year, they look the part of a potential World Series contender. Heading into the second half of the season, the Yankees hold a 53-43 record. That record places them in second place in the race for the American League East division. They trail the Toronto Blue Jays by just two games. With that being said, the trade deadline is right around the corner on July 31. New York is expected to be very active…
The Philadelphia Phillies have looked the part of a legitimate contender in the National League this season. A big part of their success has been due to the power bat of outfielder Kyle Schwarber. Over the last four years, Schwarber has become a fan favorite in Philadelphia. His explosive bat has brought a lot of entertainment to the plate for Phillies fans to watch. Schwarber is playing in the final year of his current contract with the team. He could very well re-sign during the offseason, but there are quite a few teams around the league who would love to…
Throughout the course of the 2025 MLB season thus far, the Boston Red Sox have had a rollercoaster year. At times, they have looked like a potential World Series contender. In other moments, they have looked like a team who could miss the playoffs. With the season at its halfway mark and the All-Star break in effect, the Red Sox have some major decisions to make. Later this month on July 31, the MLB trade deadline will arrive. Predictions have had Boston selling and buying. No one knows what direction the franchise is going to choose to go. Right now,…
The Los Angeles Dodgers are once again one of the best teams in baseball. As the MLB trade deadline continues to draw closer, it would not be shocking to see the front office look to get aggressive once again. Following a run to the World Series and knocking off the New York Yankees for a championship last year, the Dodgers are looking to repeat. Adding another piece or two could be needed in order to make that happen. One area that Los Angeles could look to improve would be its starting rotation. Injuries have wreaked havoc on the Dodgers’ rotation…
The San Francisco Giants have been a fairly competitive team throughout the first half of the 2025 MLB season thus far. However, it has been clear that they aren’t in the top-tier group of contenders. Ahead of the upcoming trade deadline, the Giants are going to have to make a decision. Do they want to get aggressive and buy talent to make a run down the stretch of the season? Or, do they simply stand pat and wait to make more impact additions during the offseason? Should they choose to buy, there are quite a few options that San Francisco…
Jed Hoyer and the Chicago Cubs got very aggressive during the MLB offseason, pulling off a blockbuster trade for superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker. It was a move that made the team a strong contender for the 2025 season. In order to acquire Tucker, the Cubs had to give up one of their top prospects. Cam Smith was the centerpiece of the return for the Houston Astros. He has put together a strong Major League season thus far. Giving up a player like Smith was a tough decision for Chicago. Add in the fact that Tucker is in a contract year…
The Toronto Blue Jays were able to lock up superstar first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a long-term contract extension. After a couple of years straight of rumors connecting Guerrero to a potential trade, those rumors have been put to bed and the face of the franchise is set to play the foreseeable future with the team. Guerrero has turned into one of the best hitters in baseball. He has followed well in his father’s footsteps. So far this season, the Blue Jays have looked the part of a potential World Series contender. Their patience has paid off, as the…