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How did White Sox pull off latest walk-off? HRs, luck and a little South Side Magic

1:09 AM EDT

CHICAGO -- Standing off to the side of Will Venable, a few feet away from the White Sox manager as he discussed a 6-5 comeback victory over the Yankees in 12 innings on Wednesday at Rate Field, was a team camera man wearing a T-shirt aptly encapsulating the 2026 White

Rangers acquire catcher O'Hoppe, reliever Silseth from Angels 

July 29, 2026

The Rangers addressed two areas of need with one trade on Wednesday night. The Rangers acquired catcher Logan O'Hoppe and right-handed reliever Chase Silseth from the Angels. In exchange, they sent Minor League infielder Angel Arredondo to Los Angeles.

Ideal trade destinations for 7 Deadline targets

12:21 AM EDT

We’re just a few days out from this year's Trade Deadline -- 6 p.m. ET on Monday -- and a number of high-profile names are being tossed around the rumor mill. We don’t know where those players will go, at least not yet. But we do have thoughts on where

Skubal notches 1,000th career K in emotional final start before Deadline

July 29, 2026

DETROIT -- Tarik Skubal is trying his best to stay in the moment, as he puts it, to not think about what could happen at next Monday’s Trade Deadline or beyond. He didn’t want to take thoughts about potentially his final start as a Tiger with him to the mound

Down 2 runs in the 10th, Cards storm back vs. Cubs on Herrera's walk-off

12:27 AM EDT

ST. LOUIS -- Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol succinctly summed up what Iván Herrera means to the team after Wednesday’s 3-2 win over the Cubs. “When he’s good, we’re good,” Marmol said.

Skubal returns to SP Power Rankings -- just in time for the Deadline

12:22 AM EDT

Tarik Skubal is moving … back up into the Starting Pitcher Power Rankings. Will his next move be from Detroit to another MLB city for the stretch run? That remains up in the air as we approach Monday’s 6 p.m. ET Trade Deadline. One thing is for sure, though: Skubal

Trade rumors: Miller, Skubal, Marlins, O's, Twins, Rays, Peralta

12:17 AM EDT

The Trade Deadline is fast approaching -- five days to go and counting.

Don't miss Braves-Nats opener (7:15 p.m. ET on ESPN)

12:36 AM EDT

A showdown between National League East rivals pitting a division leader against one of baseball’s biggest surprises this season begins on Thursday night at 7:15 p.m. ET, when the Braves host the Nationals in the opener of a four-game series at Truist Park. And when Atlanta and Washington meet with

With questions about Ohtani, are Dodgers preparing big push for Skubal?

7:08 AM EDT

MLB.com is keeping track of the latest news and rumors surrounding Tarik Skubal prior to the Trade Deadline on Aug. 3.

'Chaotic': O's largest comeback in 17 years stuns Tigers as Deadline looms

July 29, 2026

DETROIT -- The Orioles were trailing by seven runs heading into the seventh inning, and Tigers ace Tarik Skubal was working on a scoreless gem on Wednesday afternoon. Doesn’t seem like the best recipe for a come-from-behind victory, right? Well, you may not believe what happened from there.

Padres stay hot with 5-game win streak as Trade Deadline nears

Cronenworth: 'How we’re playing right now, I think, is the true identity of this club'
July 29, 2026

SAN DIEGO -- There’s never a bad time for a five-game winning streak. But the timing of this one seems impeccable for the Padres.

'He just defies all the laws': Sale (6 scoreless, 9 K's) continues remarkable age-37 season

July 29, 2026

NEW YORK -- How good has Chris Sale been through this season’s first four months? Well, his first 20 starts have conjured memories of some of those fantastic seasons Greg Maddux had during the 1990s. Sale strengthened his Cy Young Award resume with a dominant effort against the Mets in

The team in transition that could be a major Trade Deadline driver

July 29, 2026

While the baseball world waits for the Tigers to decide whether they’re going to be buyers or sellers, there’s another team that could have a major impact on this year’s Trade Deadline: the Angels. According to multiple sources, Angels interim general manager John Mozeliak is “willing to discuss” more than

The latest on Mason Miller and the reliever trade market 

July 29, 2026

One of the pressing questions that will define this year's Trade Deadline -- 6 p.m. ET on Monday -- has come into focus. Will the Padres trade Mason Miller?

Tracking every deal made before Trade Deadline

July 29, 2026

We're keeping track of all the trades made before the 2026 Trade Deadline on Aug. 3. Trades and Transactions presented by CohnReznick • Everything you need to know about the 2026 Trade Deadline • Latest trade buzz and rumors

Prospects who could be dealt by the Trade Deadline -- one for each team

July 29, 2026

The Trade Deadline is approaching: Monday at 6 p.m. ET. Deals will be made and prospects will change addresses.

Many contenders need a catcher -- these are the likeliest to be dealt

July 29, 2026

Pitching tends to dominate the Trade Deadline every summer, but every so often, another position becomes a prominent story on the market. So while we will continue to monitor the likes of Tarik Skubal, Mason Miller and Joe Ryan, the catching market has become a fascinating sidebar in the week

Mattingly downplays Harper's Deadline comments: 'Players like being GMs'

July 29, 2026

MIAMI -- Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly spent 14 seasons with the Yankees, and he experienced just about everything there as a player. So, before a teammate might have said the Yankees need help before the Trade Deadline, like Bryce Harper said about the Phillies on Tuesday night at loanDepot

Baseball’s competitive balance issue, explained

June 20, 2026

MLB and the MLBPA held their first bargaining session on May 12 as both parties began working toward the next labor agreement. The CBA expires on Dec. 1. Competitive balance will be a focus during discussions, if not the primary issue. Here’s what you need to know about the state

Cue the trumpets! Díaz returns on his bobblehead night, earns save

2:38 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES -- In a coincidence that couldn't have aligned better, Edwin Díaz was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday night -- just in time for his very first bobblehead night at Dodger Stadium. To make room for the three-time All-Star on both the active and 40-man rosters, left-handed

Buxton lands on IL again with lingering right hip injury

July 29, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS -- Byron Buxton is headed back to the injured list. Just nine days after he was activated, Buxton has returned to the IL with what the Twins are calling a right hip impingement. The star outfielder’s right hip has been bothering him since May.

There might be more keeping Ohtani off the mound right now. Here's the latest

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July 29, 2026

Shohei Ohtani crushed a leadoff home run Tuesday night, further proving his importance to the Dodgers even as uncertainty grows around his ability to pitch again this season. But it goes without saying that the return of a fully healthy Ohtani -- one that can be his one-of-a-kind self at

Kurtz (forearm contusion) to undergo additional testing after HBP forces exit

2:21 AM EDT

WEST SACRAMENTO -- Less than a week since returning from the injured list, Nick Kurtz might be looking at another stint. Facing left-hander Patrick Sandoval in the bottom of the first inning of Wednesday’s 4-2 loss to the Red Sox in 10 innings at Sutter Health Park, Kurtz was struck

Guardians find life at plate in Ohio Cup victory for boost before Trade Deadline

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12:48 AM EDT

CINCINNATI -- The Ohio Cup is coming home, and the Guardians got out of Cincinnati with a series win. As bad as things have been in recent days, Cleveland ended a poor road trip on a high note. “It was a huge series, especially coming off a tough weekend, a

One day after turning 23, Yesavage flashes ace stuff vs. Nats

July 29, 2026

WASHINGTON -- Rookie Trey Yesavage continues to pitch like the Blue Jays’ future ace. And on Wednesday afternoon, he was also their present-day stopper. A day after his 23rd birthday, the right-hander allowed one run and three hits over 6 2/3 innings to help the Blue Jays secure their first