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September 27, 2017

Premium Article Transaction Analysis: The Extendables

by Bryan Grosnick

Late-season contract extensions for Marco Estrada, Kurt Suzuki, Tucker Barnhart, and Clayton Richard.

September 14, 2017

Premium Article Transaction Analysis: The Slow Death of Hope

by Bryan Grosnick

Tyson Ross didn't work out for the Rangers and Juan Nicasio's strange saga comes to a semi-satisfying end.

September 6, 2017

Transaction Analysis: Post-Post-Deadline

by Bryan Grosnick

Cameron Maybin, Brandon Phillips, Nori Aoki, and Juan Nicasio are on the move, as contenders (and non-contenders) make last-second additions.

September 5, 2017

Premium Article Transaction Analysis: Buy Low, Buy Lower

by Ben Diamond

Texas adds Miguel Gonzalez to the rotation and Chicago adds Leonys Martin to an already deep outfield.

September 4, 2017

Transaction Analysis: Justin Time (Part 2)

by Bryan Grosnick, Victor Filoromo, Emmett Rosenbaum and Jeffrey Paternostro

After a low-key July 31, the Astros make a big splash by acquiring longtime Tigers ace Justin Verlander.

Transaction Analysis: Justin Time (Part 1)

by Bryan Grosnick and Jarrett Seidler

With his opt-out decision looming, the Tigers send Justin Upton to the Wild Card-chasing Angels.

September 1, 2017

Premium Article Transaction Analysis: When Average Is Better Than Average

by Bryan Grosnick

Two years into a five-year, $80 million deal, the Cardinals pay the Mariners to take Mike Leake off their hands.

August 25, 2017

Premium Article Transaction Analysis: The Tao of Tom Koehler

by Bryan Grosnick

Tom Koehler joins the Blue Jays, Rajai Davis fills in for Jackie Bradley Jr. in Boston, and Fernando Salas and Cesar Puello cross on the transaction wire.

August 21, 2017

Transaction Analysis: Grand Exit

by Matthew Trueblood, Bryan Grosnick and Scott Orgera

Curtis Granderson joins the Dodgers' winning machine and the Cubs pick up a new backup catcher in Rene Rivera.

Transaction Analysis: Clips and Hatch

by Bryan Grosnick

Tyler Clippard is on the move again and the A's hope for a bounce back from Chris Hatcher.

August 14, 2017

Premium Article Transaction Analysis: Spending Time on the Borderline

by Bryan Grosnick

Milwaukee adds Neil Walker to the infield mix and Ryan Howard tries again to get back to the majors.

August 10, 2017

Transaction Analysis: Jay Day

by Bryan Grosnick and Skyler Kanfer

In a move seemingly months in the making, the Indians add Mets slugger Jay Bruce for the stretch run (and playoffs).

August 8, 2017

Premium Article Transaction Analysis: Yonder 2.0 for Boog 2.0

by Bryan Grosnick and Aaron Gleeman

Seattle makes a modest bet on Yonder Alonso's breakout being for real.

Transaction Analysis: Two Years in Four Acts

by Wilson Karaman, Bryan Grosnick, Jeffrey Paternostro and Greg Goldstein

Sean Rodriguez returns to Pittsburgh in style, J.D. Davis arrives in Houston, and Baltimore sells off more international spending room.

August 3, 2017

Premium Article Transaction Analysis: The Sims: Lucas

by John Eshleman and Martin Alonso

Lucas Sims joins the Braves' rotation and the Diamondbacks add some veteran infield depth.

August 2, 2017

Fantasy Article Transaction Analysis: The Fantasy Fallout

by BP Fantasy Staff

There were a dozen trades with fantasy implications in the days leading up to this year's trade deadline. These are the players affected.

Transaction Analysis: Liriano Learning on the Fly

by Matthew Trueblood, Wilson Karaman and Gideon Turk

Houston bets on Francisco Liriano thriving in the bullpen.

Transaction Analysis: Beckham Bounced to Baltimore

by Collin Whitchurch, Jarrett Seidler and Greg Goldstein

Tampa Bay gives up on former no. 1 overall pick Tim Beckham, sending him to Baltimore for minor leaguer Tobias Myers.

Transaction Analysis: Reliever Roundup

by Bryan Grosnick and BP Staff

Every middle reliever in baseball got traded at the deadline, or at least it seemed that way.

August 1, 2017

Transaction Analysis: A Gunslinger In Hollywood

by Bryan Grosnick and BP Prospect Staff

The biggest trade deadline rental on the market lands in Los Angeles for a three-prospect package led by Willie Calhoun.

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