MLB trade deadline winners and losers: What we loved -- and don't understand

ESPN has published a trade deadline winners and losers analysis covering the 2025 MLB trade deadline. Key moves include the Baltimore Orioles trading All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman to the Boston Red Sox, the Chicago Cubs acquiring pitcher Clay Holmes from the New York Mets, and the San Diego Padres trading for pitchers Robbie Ray and Casey Mize to address rotation issues. Other notable deals saw the Cleveland Guardians acquire Nationals All-Star Griffin, the Houston Astros get outfielder Daulton Varsho from the Blue Jays, and the New York Yankees add outfielder Ramos from the Giants.