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MLB Trade Deadline Winners & Losers + Why "Prospects Are Suspects"
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- Aug 4, 2026
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Summary
The MLB Trade Deadline is over, and it's time to separate the contenders from the pretenders. This week, I explain why "prospects are suspects" is more than just a saying, look back at some of the biggest blockbuster trades in MLB history, and rank my biggest winners and losers from this year's deadline. Plus, thoughts on the Cubs, Dodgers, Padres, Yankees, Braves, Brewers, Tigers, Orioles, Astros and more, before wrapping up with this week's MLB Power Rankings. Let me know your biggest trade deadline winner and loser in the comments! Timestamps: 0:00 Trade Deadline Chaos 2:10 Top 5 Trade Deadline Winners 8:48 Top 5 Trade Deadline Losers 24:26 Orioles Embarrassing Deadline 26:45 Tigers Disappoint Again 31:43 Astros Weird Deadline Deal 34:40 MLB Power Rankings 47:08 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices