Major League Baseball's trade deadline saw a record 36 trades. This article summarizes each team's activity with a single word, providing context for their moves. The Brewers' deadline was deemed "Icing", adding key starters without losing prospects. The Dodgers' moves were "Underwhelming", while the Cubs' were "Timid", failing to acquire a crucial starting pitcher. Other teams' strategies ranged from aggressive ("Dombrowski" for the Phillies) to cautious ("Check" for the Mets) and even perplexing ("Perplexing" for the Pirates). The article highlights various team's approaches to the trade deadline, offering commentary on their success or lack thereof.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.