# MLB Trade Deadline Blunders | Austin News

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Podcast: [Austin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/austin-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463304)
Published: 2026-07-30T11:03:19+00:00
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## Resource

The MLB trade deadline can be a make-or-break moment—sometimes turning into a costly misstep. We’re diving into the decade’s biggest trade blunders: the Reds’ disastrous Luis Castillo deal that turned a rebuilding gem into a Cy Young contender, the Astros’ Liriano gamble that netted them All-Stars instead of wins, the Padres’ baffling Nola swap that cost them France and Muñoz, the Cubs’ Quintana trade that buried future ace Cease and star Jiménez, and the Dodgers’ regrettable Álvarez-for-Fields move that birthed a superstar while burying a reliever. These trades aren’t just bad—they’re legendary for how wrong they went. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fb6636a2bb9f5aa0

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