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MLB Trade Rumors: Rangers & Giants Linked To Trade

The San Francisco Giants are heading toward the August 3 trade deadline as one of the clearest sellers in baseball, and Luis Arraez has become a name to watch, with the Texas Rangers repeatedly floated as a logical fit. Bleacher Report' s latest batch of trade ideas proposed the Rangers acquiring Arraez from the Giants for right-hander Leandro Lopez and outfielder Maxton Martin. Why the Fit Makes Sense The Rangers have a big hole at second base. Six different players have started there t...

MLB Trade Rumors: Sonny Gray Might "Love" A Reunion With One Team

The St. Louis Cardinals traded Sonny Gray to the Boston Red Sox last November, and there is a growing chance the veteran right-hander finds his way back. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported that Gray might "love" to get traded back to St. Louis, a possibility Bleacher Report's Zachary D. Rymer built into a full trade proposal sending the three-time All-Star from Boston back to the Cardinals. Why It Could Happen Gray recently told Tim Healey of The Boston Globe that he would be willing to...

MLB Trade Rumors: New Frontrunner Named To Acquire Tarik Skubal

Tarik Skubal had a bit of a rocky return to the mound in his first three starts coming back from minor elbow surgery. But his last outing against the New York Yankees proved that the two-time defending Cy Young winner is, indeed, back. He one-hit the Yanks over six innings, allowing one earned run and striking out nine against zero walks.  Not that trade talk wouldn't be heating up for Skubal anyway, but this only ramps up the urgency.  With the usual big-name teams being mentioned a...

Royals Reunite With Former Closer To Steady Struggling Bullpen

The Kansas City Royals are bringing back an old friend to address their most glaring weakness. The Royals announced that they have signed veteran right-hander Scott Barlow to a minor league deal, reuniting with the reliever who made his major league debut in their organization back in 2018. Barlow was released by the Athletics earlier in the week. Why Kansas City Made the Move The Royals bullpen has been the worst in baseball by ERA, sitting at a 5.40 mark that is marginally worse than t...

Washington Nationals Bring Back Familiar Lefty

The Washington Nationals are reuniting with a pitcher who found new life in their organization a year ago. The Nationals signed left-hander Konnor Pilkington to a minor league contract, bringing back the 28-year-old southpaw after he exercised the opt-out clause in his minor league deal with the Detroit Tigers earlier in the week. The Path Back to Washington Pilkington spent 2025 as a bullpen mainstay for the Nationals, appearing in 32 games out of the relief mix and posting a 4.45 ERA wit...

MLB Trade Rumors: Red Sox & White Sox Becoming Trade Partners

The Chicago White Sox are having a stunning season. Following up three straight 100-loss campaigns, the rebuild has officially hit the next level, as the ChiSox head up the AL Central Division at 45-40.  The Boston Red Sox, on the other hand, are having a dreadful campaign, and their playoff hopes are slim and none at this point. To that end, insider and former MLB GM Jim Bowden has suggested on Foul Territory that the White Sox will be calling on two Boston players, as the teams could be...

MLB Hands Out 22 Games In Suspensions For Red Sox/Nationals Brawl

It was "a good old-fashioned donnybrook," as the Washington Nationals' broadcast called it. Nats pitcher Cade Cavalli and Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras got INTO IT earlier this week in a wild, benches-clearing brawl that featured helmet throwing. MLB has now handed down 22 games' worth of suspensions for the incident.   Suspensions for Nationals-Red Sox bench-clearing incident: Nationals pitcher Cade Cavalli: 7 game suspension. Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras...

Red Sox Cut Veteran Reliever After Rough Stretch

The Boston Red Sox are moving on from veteran reliever Tommy Kahnle. The Red Sox designated the 36-year-old right-hander for assignment following Tuesday night's 8-1 loss to the Washington Nationals, recalling left-hander Alec Gamboa from Triple-A Worcester to take his roster spot. A Tenure That Unraveled Quickly Kahnle opened the season at Triple-A after signing a minor league deal late in spring training and was called up on June 4 following a strong stretch in Worcester, where he posted...

Rangers & White Sox Complete Trade

The Texas Rangers made a minor league move that could carry bigger implications than the transaction log suggests. The Rangers acquired right-hander Ben Peoples from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for minor league catcher Ben Hartl. Neither player is on a 40-man roster, and the deal was not formally announced, which is typical for the Rangers when it comes to minor league trades unless the player ends up on the big league roster. A Reliever Knocking on the Door Peoples has been one of...

Top 4 Under-The-Radar Trade Candidates, Per Ex-MLB GM

All the big names are out there on the trade market — Tarik Skubal, Joe Ryan, CJ Abrams, Aroldis Chapman, Luis Arraez... But there are a few players who are lying in the weeds that could be prime targets for teams as we head full-bore into trade season. Drawing from a list put forth by MLB GM Jim Bowden, of The Athletic , let's choose the top 4 "under-the-radar" trade candidates of the summer of 2026. Antonio Senzatela, RHP, Colorado Rockies Moving him from the rotation to the bullpen has paid...

Guardians Linked To Trade For Former World Series MVP

The Cleveland Guardians have a power problem, and Bleacher Report's Zachary D. Rymer has identified a familiar solution on a fire-sale roster. Rymer proposed the Guardians call the Los Angeles Angels about former World Series MVP Jorge Soler to address their most glaring offensive weakness. "It must be a year ending in a number, because the Guardians are short on power. They rank 29th in slugging percentage," Rymer wrote. "For a contender in that position, trading for Soler is one of the old...

Padres & Royals Linked To Trade Involving All-Star Pitcher

The San Diego Padres need starting pitching, and Bleacher Report's Zachary D. Rymer predicts they will solve the problem with a familiar face. Rymer projects the Padres to reacquire Kansas City Royals right-hander Michael Wacha ahead of the August 3 trade deadline. "The Padres needed a starter even before they put Lucas Giolito on the injured list on Tuesday, and Wacha is a guy they know well," Rymer wrote. "He had a 3.22 ERA as a Padre back in 2023." Why San Diego Needs an Arm The Padre...

MLB Trade Rumors: Ex-GM Proposes Angels Deal To Send Jo Adell To Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies are still looking for an outfield upgrade. They badly need a corner outfielder after losing Adolis Garcia for the season. And the LA Angels could finally be sellers this year with GM Perry Minasian fired, and the reins off.  That leaves us with a trade proposal to consider, coming from former MLB general manager Jim Bowden , on the GM Territory podcast.  What would it take for the Angels to send Jo Adell to Philadelphia?👇 pic.twitter.com/6urWnS6ZGO — GM Terr...

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MLB Trade Rumors: Yankees & Rockies Linked In Proposed Trade

To say the New York Yankees haven't gotten much offensive production out of the catcher's spot is a massive understatement. 29th in the majors in OPS, 28th in batting average, tied for 28th in home runs.  And while they've often been linked to Ryan Jeffers of the Minnesota Twins as a trade candidate, let's take a look at a proposed trade from Christopher Kline of Fansided that would send a much better catching option to the Bronx Bombers. New York Yankees receive : Hunter Goodman, C Color...

New Team Linked to Blockbuster Trade For Mets' Freddy Peralta

The Chicago Cubs have a desperate need for starting pitching, a stellar farm system to address it, and a clear target in New York Mets right-hander Freddy Peralta. MLB insider Jon Heyman recently put Peralta back in the conversation, drawing a parallel between him and Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara as the dependable, innings-eating playoff starter contenders covet. "Very dependable guys. Always answer the bell," Heyman said. "Alcantara and Peralta are not having their best seasons, but they are...

Phillies & Orioles Linked To Trade For Red-Hot Pitcher

The Philadelphia Phillies are surging, sitting just three games behind the division-leading Atlanta Braves after Don Mattingly's promotion to manager appeared to unlock a higher gear following Rob Thomson's departure. They are also a team that knows exactly what happens when you ignore rotation depth at the deadline. FanSided's Christopher Kline floated a trade proposal connecting the Phillies to Baltimore Orioles left-hander Trevor Rogers as a buy-low option to bolster their depth ahead of ...

Tampa Bay Rays Sign 6-Year Veteran Infielder

The Tampa Bay Rays signed infielder Nick Madrigal to a minor league contract. It was a short trip through free agency for Madrigal, who returned to the open market just a few days earlier when he declined an outright assignment to the Los Angeles Angels' Triple-A squad. The Angels Stint After missing the entire 2025 season due to shoulder surgery, Madrigal signed a minor league deal with Los Angeles last winter and was selected to the active roster at the end of May. He hit a respectable...

Orioles Claim Former Top Prospect Pitcher Off Waivers

The Baltimore Orioles added some high-velocity bullpen depth, claiming right-hander Yosver Zulueta off waivers from the Chicago Cubs and optioning him to Triple-A. No corresponding move was necessary, as Baltimore had an open spot on its 40-man roster. A Lot of Stuff, Not Much Control Zulueta is a hard thrower who racks up strikeouts, and his ground-ball numbers are pretty encouraging, with a 55.4 percent grounder rate this season and a 54 percent mark over his brief major league time. ...

MLB Trade Rumors: Top 3 Landing Spots For Willson Contreras

Willson Contreras is only in his first season with the Boston Red Sox, but he already has a pretty good idea of the chaos that can surround the franchise when things aren't going well. The first baseman is already finding himself on the rumor mill as a trade possibility with the deadline approaching in just over a month.  The 34-year-old is having an excellent season, on pace for the best numbers of his career with 17 homers, 50 RBIs, a .281 average and .904 OPS. With one more season plus...

MLB Trade Rumors: Red Sox' OF Jarren Duran Heads to Diamondbacks in Proposed Deal

The Jarren Duran mess in Boston continues. The 2024 All-Star has been anything but since then. His numbers slumped across the board last season, and he's hit career lows in 2026. Batting .201 with a .622 OPS, it's fair to wonder how much value the Red Sox outfielder has left on the trade market.  Sean MacAdam of MassLive wrote earlier this year that " The Diamondbacks have long coveted Jarren Duran." If their interest hasn't waned in the light of this ugly season, we have a proposed trade...

MLB Trade Rumors: Red Sox' OF Jarred Duran Heads to Diamondbacks in Proposed Deal

The Jarren Duran mess in Boston continues. The 2024 All-Star has been anything but since then. His numbers slumped across the board last season, and he's hit career lows in 2026. Batting .201 with a .622 OPS, it's fair to wonder how much value the Red Sox outfielder has left on the trade market.  Sean MacAdam of MassLive wrote earlier this year that " The Diamondbacks have long coveted Jarren Duran." If their interest hasn't waned in the light of this ugly season, we have a proposed trade...

Tommy Pham Joins 11th MLB Team in 5 Years

The Tommy Pham journey continues. The veteran outfielder-for-hire has now joined his 11th major league team over the last five years, signing a minor-league deal with the Philadelphia Phillies. Phillies sign Tommy Pham to a minor-league deal, per @jorgecastillo If Pham makes the big leagues, Philly will be his 11th team, which would be the most by an MLB hitter since Matt Stairs (12) pic.twitter.com/Tfv1lTfn1w — Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) June 27, 2026 Once/if he suits up for the Phil...

Significant Move For LA Angels Could Trigger Big Sell-Off At Deadline

The Los Angeles Angels made a significant move Friday night, firing general manager Perry Minasian.  It's the sixth straight season of disappointment for the Angels under Minasian, which included their loss, after 2023, of the greatest player of our times (and arguably of all-time) Shohei Ohtani.  Angels dismiss GM Perry Minasian and bring in ex-Cards GM John Mozeliak as a consultant. Mozeliak influence could aid Albert Pujols’ chances to land managerial job there. @Alden_Gonzalez on...

Rays & Orioles Linked To Huge Trade

The Tampa Bay Rays have been one of the better stories in baseball, but their lineup has a glaring weakness that a division rival could solve. Zachary D. Rymer of Bleacher Report predicted the Rays will trade for Baltimore Orioles outfielder Taylor Ward, calling the fit too obvious to ignore. Why Ward Fits Tampa Bay The Rays are getting a league-low 73 wRC+ from left field, an offensive black hole on an otherwise competitive roster. Ward sits at a 127 wRC+ this season, almost entirely th...

Mariners Linked To Trades For Two Big-Name Pitchers

The Seattle Mariners lead the American League West, but their bullpen has a problem that could cost them in October if they do not address it before the August 3 deadline. Jim Bowden of The Athletic identified Boston's Aroldis Chapman and New York 's Luke Weaver as two relievers Seattle should pursue, describing both as nearly ideal fits for what the Mariners need. ESPN previously named Seattle as the top potential trade fit for Chapman. The Closer Question The issue is Andres Munoz. T...