Trade Talk & Rumors World Baseball Classic MLB Press Releases WEST SACRAMENTO -- For Ceddanne Rafaela’s first career grand slam, there was no bat flip. In fact, there was a bit of a bat slam to the ground. But playing in the friendly hitting confines of Sutter Health Park, even what feels like a pop fly can be a game-breaking The MVP races in both leagues have seemingly been decided for a couple of months, with Yordan Alvarez in the AL and Shohei Ohtani in the NL pulling away from their respective fields and appearing to have the awards on lock. But things aren't as certain as they used to With the Trade Deadline less than one week away, teams around Major League Baseball are holding discussions with one another, trying to figure out the best moves to make for both the short and long term. With one notable deal already in the books – the Red Sox dealt left-hander Fans at Comerica Park on Monday night came for a baseball game, but they stayed for a wild squirrel chase that was, in a word, simply nutty. Just ask Orioles outfielder Leody Taveras, who got to see the creature more up close and personal than anyone. It's not exactly uncommon CHICAGO -- For a few seconds, Ali Sánchez said he “felt nothing” as he tracked the flight of his first Major League home run. It was when he began to run, a trot around the bases that the Yankees' catcher had pictured for his entire life, that he felt everything. ST. LOUIS -- The players inside the Cubs’ clubhouse began their day Monday by learning that starter Jameson Taillon -- a well-respected veteran and leader -- had been designated for assignment. It was the latest unexpected turn for a Chicago team that has weathered plenty of storms this season. Through MIAMI -- Tucked into the back of Bryce Harper's locker at loanDepot park is an outfielder’s glove. The Phillies’ first baseman brought it, just in case he needs it. DETROIT -- With exactly one week to go until the Aug. 3 Trade Deadline, the Orioles couldn’t have started their critical week much better than they did Monday night. Baltimore belted three home runs to fuel a strong offensive showing in its series-opening 8-5 win over Detroit at Comerica Park. WASHINGTON -- Max Scherzer’s second return from an IL stint this season went better than his first, enough so that he’s hopeful for what could still be ahead. Scherzer labored through 2 2/3 innings on 75 pitches on his 42nd birthday, but he escaped by allowing only one run in Deadline day is one week away! MIAMI -- Griffin Conine knew that whenever the Marlins snapped their franchise-record 12-game skid, it wouldn’t come easy. If it were to happen on Monday, they would need to get past longtime foe and National League Cy Young hopeful Zack Wheeler. Entering the series opener, Wheeler had been undefeated in

ANAHEIM -- There are improbable wins, and then there is the magic act the surging Astros pulled off Monday night at Angel Stadium. They rallied for four runs in the ninth inning, despite managing just one hit while sending 10 batters to the plate, stunning the Angels with a 6-4 NEW YORK -- With a steady rain soaking Citi Field in the fifth inning of a 14-3 win over the Braves on Monday, cleanup hitter Luis Robert Jr. stepped to the plate and pulled a two-strike, 111.7 mph single into left field. Robert now has four of the 12 hardest-hit SAN FRANCISCO -- Second baseman Luis Arraez and left-hander Robbie Ray have been viewed as the Giants’ most obvious candidates to be moved ahead of the Aug. 3 Trade Deadline. But there’s another pending free agent who seems likely to garner interest from contending teams over the next week: right-hander 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 WEST SACRAMENTO – Curtis Mead’s joy of playing his first game for the Red Sox turned into pain when he was drilled on the left hand with a 94.9 mph fastball from Athletics righty Jack Perkins in the top of the fourth inning of Monday’s 4-2 victory at Sutter Health ST. LOUIS -- Given the goals that the Cubs have for this season, combined with the current moment in baseball’s calendar, the team was at a difficult crossroads with veteran starter Jameson Taillon. The ballclub determined there was simply not enough leeway to allow the pitcher to sort through his CHICAGO -- The Yankees were dressing for their charter flight late on Sunday evening, and Aaron Judge was in a far corner of the visiting clubhouse at Citizens Bank Park, expressing optimism about how their internal depth could help weather a new injury challenge. Spencer Jones and Jasson Domínguez would 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 The Rays made the most noise on a mostly quiet Draft Signing Deadline day, landing a pair of high school players for $1,595,000 before Monday's 5 p.m. ET cutoff. Dana Hills HS (Dana Point, Calif.) right-hander Gavin Giese signed with Tampa Bay for $997,500, slightly above his assigned pick value COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. -- Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones and Jeff Kent share a handful of former uniforms, a host of All-Star and Gold Glove Award accolades -- and now a spot as one of 354 teammates in baseball’s most exclusive fraternity. “When I was a rookie, you stayed away from guys ARLINGTON -- “Go Go Power Rangers” -- the theme song to the 90s hit show Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers -- echoed throughout Globe Life Field as the Rangers defense went back out to take the field for the third inning. Power was exactly what the Rangers needed. It was provided PITTSBURGH -- Pirates manager Don Kelly was ejected from Monday night’s game at PNC Park in the bottom of the eighth inning by third-base umpire Ben May after arguing two check-swing calls against Bryan Reynolds. Reynolds doubled later in the at-bat to tie the game. Kelly watched the ninth and SAN FRANCISCO -- The Giants were left holding their breath after losing infielder Casey Schmitt to a left knee injury in the bottom of the second inning of Monday night’s 3-0 series-opening win over the Brewers at Oracle Park. You can imagine how a baseball player, really any professional athlete -- really any human being -- might feel after learning they were traded for 60 cases of beer. That they were worth the same as about 1,440 cold ones. That their in-game talents provided as much value to an