What is the MLB trade deadline?

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

Why do teams make trades?

Teams make trades to improve their teams and increase their chances of winning games and the playoffs.

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First publishedAug 2, 15:32 UTC

Last updatedAug 2, 20:34 UTC · 13m ago

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Answer

Several MLB teams made trades before the August 1 deadline. The New York Yankees traded for a pitcher. The Los Angeles Dodgers also made a trade.

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The MLB trade deadline was on August 1. Many teams made trades to improve their teams. The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers were two teams that made trades.

Why it matters

These trades can affect the teams' chances of winning games and the playoffs. Fans are interested in seeing how these trades will help their teams.

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.
Why do teams make trades?: Teams make trades to improve their teams and increase their chances of winning games and the playoffs.
What happened on August 1?: Several MLB teams made trades before the August 1 deadline.

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The outlets focus on the specific trades made by teams, such as the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Teams made trades before the August 1 deadline.
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ESPNAug 2, 15:32Focuses on fantasy fallout from trades
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The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers made notable trades.
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ESPNAug 2, 15:32Mentions the Yankees and Dodgers trades

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