What is the MLB trade deadline?

The MLB trade deadline is the last day teams can make trades before the end of the season.

What is the Boston Red Sox waiting for?

The Boston Red Sox are waiting to see if they will get their shortstop.

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Last-minute MLB trade deadline intel: What Buster Olney and Jeff Passan are hearing

First publishedAug 2, 16:51 UTC

Last updatedAug 2, 20:34 UTC · 14m ago

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The MLB trade deadline has passed, and several top starters have been dealt. The Detroit Tigers traded starter Eduardo Rodriguez to the New York Mets. The Boston Red Sox are still waiting to see if they will get their shortstop.

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The MLB trade deadline was on August 1st. Many teams made last-minute trades. The Detroit Tigers traded a top starter to the New York Mets. The Boston Red Sox are still waiting for a shortstop.

Why it matters

The MLB trade deadline is important because it can change the balance of power in the league. Teams make trades to get better players and win more games.

In brief

What is the MLB trade deadline?: The MLB trade deadline is the last day teams can make trades before the end of the season.
Who did the Detroit Tigers trade?: The Detroit Tigers traded starter Eduardo Rodriguez to the New York Mets.
What is the Boston Red Sox waiting for?: The Boston Red Sox are waiting to see if they will get their shortstop.

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The outlets focus on the last-minute trades made by teams before the deadline. They highlight the deals that were made and the teams that are still waiting for players.

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Teams made last-minute trades before the deadline.
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ESPNAug 2, 16:51Highlights the surprise trades made by teams.
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The Detroit Tigers traded a top starter to the New York Mets.
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ESPNAug 2, 16:51Focuses on the deal between the Tigers and the Mets.
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The Boston Red Sox are still waiting for a shortstop.
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ESPNAug 2, 16:51Highlights the Red Sox's ongoing search for a shortstop.

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