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5 questions as clock ticks toward Trade Deadline

19 minutes ago

Saturday night’s Tarik Skubal trade was supposed to open the floodgates, setting the stage for a flurry of deals on Sunday. Yes, there was some action on the penultimate day before the Trade Deadline, with Freddy Peralta, Kevin Gausman and Luis Garcia Jr. among those heading for new destinations. But

It's Trade Deadline day! What's the latest on market's buzziest names?

35 minutes ago

The Tarik Skubal trade derby is over, with the Dodgers emerging victorious. (Surprised?) Sunday brought another batch of trades, including Kevin Gausman to the Cubs, Freddy Peralta to the Rays and Luis García Jr. to the Yankees. But there's still a lot left to sort out before Monday's 6 p.m.

Buying? Selling? How each team will navigate Trade Deadline day

12:00 AM EDT

The countdown is on. The clock is ticking. The Trade Deadline is upon us. Teams have until 6 p.m. ET Monday to work out any deals they hope can help them down the stretch this season or in future seasons. We've already seen one blockbuster -- Tarik Skubal to the

Cubs trade for Blue Jays' right-hander Gausman

August 2, 2026

The Cubs traded for Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman on Sunday night, with Toronto getting two Minor Leaguers, shortstop Ty Southisene (Blue Jays' No. 17 prospect) and outfielder Brett Bateman (No. 20).

In need of innings, Braves swing deal for Giants RHP Mahle

12:10 AM EDT

ATLANTA -- Tyler Mahle isn’t the top-flight starter Braves fans are hoping to land before Monday’s Trade Deadline. But the veteran will be given a chance to bring some stability to Atlanta’s rotation. Mahle was acquired from the Giants in exchange for Minor League reliever Anthony Molina on Sunday night,

Yanks land lefty slugger García from Nationals for 4 pitchers

August 2, 2026

CHICAGO -- The Yankees acquired infielder Luis García Jr. from the Nationals on Sunday in exchange for four pitchers, adding a much-needed left-handed bat as they continue to search for more offense.

Rays acquire 2-time All-Star RHP Peralta from Mets for trio of prospects

August 2, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays made a potentially impactful addition to their starting rotation on the eve of the Trade Deadline, acquiring right-hander Freddy Peralta from the Mets on Sunday afternoon. Tampa Bay had been connected to Tarik Skubal, the top available starter ahead of Monday’s Trade Deadline, before he

Trade rumors: deGrom, Mariners, Red Sox-Neto, Skubal fallout

12:16 AM EDT

Tarik Skubal has been traded, but there's still a lot left to sort out in the mere hours remaining before the Trade Deadline arrives at 6 p.m. ET on Monday.

Scorching Sox sweep Dodgers for first time since 2010

12:05 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES -- The Red Sox capped off a thrilling weekend at Dodger Stadium on Sunday, using a three-homer third inning and 5 2/3 innings from left-hander Jake Bennett to beat the Dodgers, 8-4, and secure a three-game sweep. It marked Boston’s first sweep of the Dodgers since their only

Bunt attempt during perfecto bid leads to benches clearing in Cleveland

@tim_stebbins
August 2, 2026

CLEVELAND -- A strange scene unfolded at Progressive Field in the sixth inning of the Diamondbacks' 5-0 loss to the Guardians on Sunday. The benches cleared and gathered around home plate as the Cleveland grounds crew pulled the tarp for a rain delay.

Dodgers get first look at Skubal on the mound Tuesday at Wrigley

@sonjamchen
August 2, 2026

LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers' public sentiment around acquiring players has long held: They would rather make their biggest moves during the offseason than buy when prices are highest ahead of the Trade Deadline. But this year, in private, L.A.'s Deadline strategy revolved around one player. And the team was

Rangers look to restart playoff push tonight vs. Giants (8 p.m. ET, ESPN)

@ByJasonFoster
12:00 AM EDT

The Rangers enter the stretch run with the postseason in their sights and multiple ways to get there. But they've got work to do, no matter the path, thanks to a recent skid. Texas (55-57) is locked in a battle for the division lead in the AL West while also

Blue Jays acquire Taillon from Cubs in possible precursor to bigger moves

August 2, 2026

TORONTO -- The Blue Jays have made their first trade ahead of Monday’s 6 p.m. ET Deadline, acquiring starter Jameson Taillon from the Cubs.

Man of the people: Rodríguez gives signed bat to young fan in J-Rod Squad

@jared_greenspan
August 2, 2026

Julio Rodríguez supplied a young fan with a memory she’ll never forget on Sunday afternoon. Between innings of the Mariners’ 7-6 walk-off victory over the Twins, Rodríguez sat in the dugout and autographed one of his bats. When it was time for Rodríguez to take his spot in center field,

Tracking every deal made before Trade Deadline

August 2, 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

Phils notch first series win since All-Star break on cusp of Deadline

August 2, 2026

BALTIMORE -- The only thing that matters for the Phillies now is what president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski does before Monday’s 6 p.m. ET Trade Deadline. The Phils beat the Orioles on Sunday afternoon at Camden Yards, 8-0, in a six-inning shortened game that featured two rain delays. But

Schumaker, home-plate umpire pause argument for 'God Bless America'

August 2, 2026

HOUSTON -- Skip Schumaker's first ejection at the helm of the Rangers couldn’t have come at a more interesting time. The Rangers and Astros were tied, 3-3, in the top of the seventh of Sunday’s series finale at Daikin Park when home-plate umpire Todd Tichenor rung up pinch-hitter Nicky Lopez

Astros win 6th straight, firing on all cylinders with Deadline looming

August 2, 2026

HOUSTON -- The Astros are the hottest team in baseball and have the best hitter on the planet, but that doesn’t mean the club will sit on its hands prior to the Trade Deadline. If anything, Houston’s surge to the top of the American League West is a signal to

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

Is Skubal the best ace ever traded at Deadline?

August 2, 2026

All the rumors finally came to fruition Saturday night when the Tigers made a deal to send Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers ahead of Monday's Trade Deadline. There’s a reason that nearly all the conversation around this particular Deadline has swirled around one particular pitcher, and it’s for a very

How Olson's steadiness has helped Braves right the ship 

August 2, 2026

ATLANTA -- Matt Olson needs to homer 19 times over the final 50 games to secure his second 50-homer season within the past four years. That’s a little optimistic, right? “He’s done it before,” Braves center fielder Michael Harris II said. “He knows how to get there. He’s homered in

Tigers 'super thankful' for Skubal's contributions amid emotional trade reactions

@Theo_DeRosa
August 2, 2026

WEST SACRAMENTO -- The sun had set over Sutter Health Park on Saturday night by the time the shouting began. Fans sitting near the Tigers’ first-base dugout at the Athletics’ home park were the ones to break the news. Detroit was sending star left-hander Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers in

Cole battles, Headrick delivers in clutch as pitching carries Yanks again

August 2, 2026

CHICAGO -- The Yankees scored two runs Friday. They scored two more Saturday. Then, on Sunday, they did it again. This time, Gerrit Cole and the pitching staff allowed those two runs to hold up.

Through rain, rough conditions, Burns shines for 12th straight win

August 2, 2026

CINCINNATI -- For the Reds' final game before Monday's Trade Deadline, Chase Burns worked through the rain, rough mound conditions and a unique delay while getting plenty of boost from hitters -- trade chips and non-trade chips alike. In the end, the pitching line showed that Burns cruised through six

Alcantara's zeros, Mack's blast have Marlins believing as Deadline nears

August 2, 2026

NEW YORK -- Michael Petersen joked that he plans on turning off his phone and chucking it into a lake during the Marlins' off-day Monday. Pete Fairbanks is finally going to watch “The Odyssey.” Since its franchise-record 12-game skid, Miami has won six of seven leading into Monday’s 6 p.m.