MLB Trade Deadline Recap: Grades, Biggest Surprises, and Glaring Failures

The 2026 MLB Trade Deadline is officially over, and it's time to hand out grades. Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray break down the biggest surprises, the deals that almost happened, the teams that quietly crushed the deadline, their favorite moves, and the front offices that left fans wanting much more. They also discuss Brian Cashman's quiet finish, the Yankees' biggest missed opportunities, and the players they were most shocked to see moved, or not moved at all. Chapters: 0:00 Intro & Trade Deadline Recap 2:50 Biggest Surprises of the Deadline 12:18 Most Underrated Deadlines 20:15 Giants & Angels Deadline Reviews 23:28 Favorite Trade of the Deadline 26:00 Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up --- SIGN UP for Robert Murray's Rumor Mill: https://joinsubtext.com/c/robert-murray SUBSCRIBE to The Moonshot, our weekly baseball email newsletter, where the FanSided MLB team, including Robert Murray, break down all the biggest stories in the big leagues with humor, insight and behind-the-scenes info: https://fansided.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b9bb472d0aa5e8abf01e2ced7&id=fa28ec1e24 Got more questions for Robert & Adam? Join our Discord channel! Become a member HERE to get started: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7_dK0B3mwchuelVrj_M-ng/join --- SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBaseballInsiders Follow Robert: https://twitter.com/ByRobertMurray Follow Adam: https://twitter.com/AdamWeinrib Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebaseballinsiders/profilecard/?igsh=MTRsZng5NWRtMXpjcA== --- #MLB #MLBTradeDeadline #TarikSkubal #Dodgers #MLBRumors #BaseballInsiders #MLBNews #Baseball #TradeDeadline MLB Trade Deadline Recap: Grades, Biggest Surprises, and Glaring Failures | The Baseball Insiders Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy