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Mariners land slugger Eugenio Suárez in trade with D-backs (sources)

2:44 AM EDT

WEST SACRAMENTO -- The “Good Vibes Only” reunion in Seattle is happening. The Mariners are finalizing a blockbuster deal with the D-backs to acquire slugging third baseman Eugenio Suárez, the clubhouse and fan favorite in Seattle from 2022-23, multiple sources told MLB.com on Wednesday night. Neither club has confirmed the

5 storylines to track on Trade Deadline day

1:52 AM EDT

For much of the past week, executives around the league were waiting for the dam to break. Asking prices for available players were, in their own words, “astronomical,” “comical,” “ridiculous” and “prohibitive.” Based on what we saw Wednesday, it appears that some of those prices have come down. Rather than

What to watch with each team on Trade Deadline Day

2:32 AM EDT

Trade Deadline Day has arrived, and we could see a frenzy of activity before the 6 p.m. ET cutoff for deals. Heck, we already saw a good amount of activity on Wednesday, with deals going down throughout the day. As the hours tick away, each dealin' team has plans --

Astros linked to the top two starting pitchers on trade market (reports)

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Padres reportedly eyeing A's closer Miller ... not necessarily in a relief role

July 30, 2025

With the Trade Deadline now just a matter of hours away and a flurry of moves taking place as it nears, the Padres are rumored to be looking at potentially making a blockbuster addition that has an intriguing twist. In short: Mason Miller … starter? According to a report in

Arenado weighing options following Helsley trade

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1:32 AM EDT

ST. LOUIS – Speaking publicly for the first time in weeks about his future in St. Louis and the state of the Cardinals just hours before Thursday’s MLB Trade Deadline, Nolan Arenado lamented the trading of Ryan Helsley and wondered if there might be a trade that would suit his

Reds acquire RHP Littell from Rays to bolster rotation

1:03 AM EDT

CINCINNATI -- In a trade late Wednesday night, the Reds added a starting pitcher and that simultaneously allowed them to bolster their bullpen from within. Cincinnati acquired starting pitcher Zack Littell from the Rays for left-hander Adam Serwinowski (the Reds' No. 10 prospect) and 28-year-old right-hander Brian Van Belle. The

MLB.TV has you covered with our Trade Deadline Free Preview

July 28, 2025

Your favorite players might be on the move, but all you have to do is sit back and watch all the action from your TV, tablet or phone. From Tuesday through Thursday, out-of-market fans can watch every game for free during MLB.TV's Trade Deadline Free Preview. No credit card is

Red Sox add veteran lefty Matz in trade with Cardinals

1:44 AM EDT

BOSTON -- In a late Wednesday night trade, the Red Sox bolstered their bullpen by acquiring veteran left-hander Steven Matz from the Cardinals. Boston is sending Minor League infielder Blaze Jordan (No. 17 prospect) to St. Louis in the deal. Though Matz has made 172 starts in his career, including

Cubs add reinforcement to pitching staff with trade for Soroka

12:56 AM EDT

CHICAGO -- Adding reinforcements to the pitching staff has been a primary goal for Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer leading up to this year’s Trade Deadline. Chicago’s front office began to address that need on Wednesday night with a deal to land righty Michael Soroka from the Nationals.

Astros trade for utility infielder Urías from O's (source)

July 30, 2025

HOUSTON -- With All-Star third baseman Isaac Paredes facing a lengthy recovery from a hamstring strain suffered July 20, the Astros struck a deal late Wednesday to acquire third baseman Ramón Urías from the Orioles, a source told MLB.com. The Astros will send Minor League pitcher Twine Palmer to Baltimore,

Phillies trade for Twins flamethrower Jhoan Duran

July 30, 2025

CHICAGO -- The stakes have never been higher for the Phillies. If you needed proof, you only needed to look at the trade they made Wednesday at Rate Field. The Phils shipped top 100 prospects Mick Abel and Eduardo Tait to Minnesota for closer Jhoan Duran, who immediately and significantly

Mets bolster bullpen by adding Tyler Rogers, Ryan Helsley in 2 trades

July 30, 2025

SAN DIEGO -- A surreal scene unfolded in the visiting clubhouse Wednesday at Petco Park, moments after the Mets’ 5-0 loss to the Padres. As players milled around the clubhouse showering and dressing, some made their way over to reliever José Buttó, who had been traded to the Giants during

Ohtani exits start early with cramps but avoids serious injury

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12:08 AM EDT

CINCINNATI -- From his throw to his follow-through, Shohei Ohtani did not quite look right in the fourth inning of Wednesday night's start on the mound against the Reds. That prompted manager Dave Roberts to check on his two-way superstar midway through a plate appearance.

Yanks prove 'they’re never out of a game' in wild, 11-inning win

12:30 AM EDT

NEW YORK -- As an opponent, Ryan McMahon says his scouting report on the Yankees was that they’re “a very dangerous team,” even when the early innings don’t suggest it. Now he’s living it, and so far, it has been everything he hoped and expected. After a rollercoaster that featured

Starting Pitcher Power Rankings: You won't find them on the trade block

12:00 AM EDT

Thursday is the Trade Deadline (6 p.m. ET), and many contending teams will be lining up to acquire starting pitching. It’s a commodity that precious few teams have enough of, with depth often in short supply at this time of year. Don’t expect anybody on the list below to be

Darvish stands alone with 204 combined wins in Japan, MLB

July 30, 2025

SAN DIEGO -- If there were any lingering doubts about the Padres’ status as contenders -- and as Trade Deadline buyers -- there shouldn’t be after the last three days at Petco Park.

Eovaldi delivers when Rangers need it most for 100th win

3:45 AM EDT

ANAHEIM – This is Nathan Eovaldi's favorite time of the year. “August to September,” he said. “You’re into the hunt. It’s the build-up for the postseason. We’ve been playing really good baseball.” Mostly good baseball -- notwithstanding the first two games of the Rangers’ road trip, which were marred by

Tigers add 2022 World Series champ Montero in trade with Braves

July 30, 2025

DETROIT – The Tigers’ first bullpen deal ahead of Thursday’s Trade Deadline is a combination of a veteran reliever with postseason experience and a project for their pitching instruction department. Detroit acquired hard-throwing, mercurial right-hander Rafael Montero from Atlanta for Double-A infielder Jim Jarvis. The 34-year-old Montero is an 11-year

Reds get Gold Glover Ke'Bryan Hayes in trade with Pirates

July 30, 2025

CINCINNATI -- The Reds were seeking offensive improvements, so the trade they made on Wednesday for a player known more for defense seemed counterintuitive. But Cincinnati acquired third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes from the Pirates for lefty reliever Taylor Rogers, shortstop prospect Sammy Stafura and cash considerations.

Mariners trade for reliever Ferguson; Pirates get Jeter (!) in return

July 30, 2025

WEST SACRAMENTO -- The Mariners’ pursuit of reinforcement to their bullpen came to fruition on Wednesday, as the club acquired left-hander Caleb Ferguson from the Pirates with a little under 24 hours to go before the Trade Deadline. Going back to Pittsburgh is 19-year-old Minor League right-hander Jeter Martinez, who’d

Twin brothers, both relievers, both traded on same day

July 30, 2025

Some twins do everything together. As teammates on the Giants in 2023 and 2024, Taylor and Tyler Rogers dressed alike for every game. Now, they've been traded on the same day. Taylor, formerly a left-handed reliever for the Reds, was dealt to the Pirates on Wednesday in a two-player package

Kwan trying to tune out noise as Deadline rumor mill churns

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July 30, 2025

CLEVELAND -- On an overcast Wednesday afternoon ahead of Cleveland's series finale with the Rockies, the future of Guardians star left fielder Steven Kwan also appeared somewhat cloudy ahead of Thursday's MLB Trade Deadline. Kwan’s name has increasingly appeared in the rumor mill this week, leading up to Thursday’s 6

The hottest hitting prospects in each farm system

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12:35 AM EDT

The playoff races and the Trade Deadline are heating up, and so are several position prospects. Yankees outfielder Spencer Jones has been the hottest hitter in the Minors over the past month, slashing .427/.477/.987 with 12 homers in 18 Triple-A games entering Wednesday. That performance could get him promoted to

Dodgers eyeing trade for Guardians duo?

July 30, 2025

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