The Chicago Cubs have been labeled the best fit for a surprise trade candidate, and he would almost certainly be a boost to the Chicago rotation.

ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan calls the San Diego Padres the best fit for $50 million White Sox slugger.

The Chicago Cubs are labeled the best fit for Miami Marlins Cy Young winner Sandy Alcantara ahead of the trade deadline.

The Philadelphia Phillies labeled best fit for Cleveland Guardians three-time All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase to stabilize their struggling bullpen.

The Los Angeles Dodgers labeled best fit Minnesota Twins flamethrowing closer Jhoan Duran to fortify bullpen.

There are varying levels of truth to Clase rumors. But Passan, one of the best-connected insiders in the game, named the Guardians closer as the best fit for the Phillies.

On Wednesday, Passan named Pittsburgh Pirates starter Mitch Keller as the "best fit" for the Blue Jays at the trade deadline, as the former All-Star righty is under contract through 2028.

The Washington Nationals brought in a tremendous haul in 2022, when they traded Juan Soto to the San Diego Padres. From a wins above replacement standpoint and several other measures, they ...

The Boston Red Sox could look to acquire some controllable pitching in a deal that sends All-Star outfielder Jarren Duran to the Cincinnati Reds.

For that reason, ESPN's Jeff Passan wrote Wednesday that Minnesota Twins setup man Griffin Jax would be the "best fit" for the Mets at the deadline if New York can convince Minnesota to let him go.

The app is expected to operate on a separate algorithm and data system and users outside the US would not find this version in their app store, sources said.