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Major League Baseball’s annual trade deadline brought a flurry of roster shakeups across both the American and National Leagues, reshaping pennant races and postseason chases. According to official league transaction trackers, front offices finalized dozens of deals in the final hours before the cutoff, sending star players, bullpen arms, and utility depth to contenders and … Read more

Padres Acquire Robbie Ray From Giants in Trade for Two Prospects

Padres Acquire Robbie Ray From Giants in Trade for Two Prospects

The San Diego Padres acquired left-hander Robbie Ray from the San Francisco Giants in a trade finalized on August 3, 2026, sending prospects Miguel Mendez and Joniel Hernandez to San Francisco. Ray, a 34-year-old veteran with a 3.08 ERA this season, will bolster the Padres’ rotation as they chase a playoff spot. The trade, first … Read more

Cleveland Guardians Acquire Foster Griffin in Deadline Trade Surge

Cleveland Guardians Acquire Foster Griffin in Deadline Trade Surge

Cleveland Guardians acquired All-Star left-hander Foster Griffin from the Washington Nationals on Monday, capping a frantic 24 hours of trade deadline deals that also brought outfielder Jo Adell and first baseman Nathaniel Lowe to Ohio. The transactions reinforce an already formidable rotation and address a struggling offense ahead of the stretch drive. The Deadline Chaos … Read more

Seattle Mariners Acquire Outfielder Taylor Ward From Baltimore Orioles

Seattle Mariners Acquire Outfielder Taylor Ward From Baltimore Orioles

The Seattle Mariners acquired outfielder Taylor Ward from the Baltimore Orioles on Monday ahead of the 6 p.m. ET trade deadline. In exchange, the Orioles received a package of three right-handed pitchers: Alex Hoppe, Harrison Kreiling, and Brock Moore. Mariners Land Outfielder Taylor Ward in Trade With Orioles The deal addresses a major offensive need … Read more

San Diego Padres Acquire Casey Mize From Detroit Tigers in Blockbuster Trade

San Diego Padres Acquire Casey Mize From Detroit Tigers in Blockbuster Trade

The San Diego Padres acquired right-hander Casey Mize from the Detroit Tigers in a trade deadline deal on August 3, 2026. San Diego parted with top prospect Kash Mayfield and pitcher Jackson Wolf, while also landing infielder Gage Workman, as the Padres aggressively reshaped their starting rotation for a playoff push. The San Diego Padres … Read more

Cubs Acquire Pitcher Ryan Zeferjahn From Angels in Trade for Two Prospects

MLB: JUL 21 Cardinals at Angels

The Chicago Cubs are acquiring right-handed reliever Mlbtraderumors from the Los Angeles Angels, according to ESPN’s Mlbtraderumors. The trade brings another arm to Chicago as the team aggressively strengthens its pitching staff for the stretch run. Entering the day, the Cubs held a 63-49 record and trailed the Milwaukee Brewers by 6.5 games in the … Read more

Blue Jays Acquire Jose Soriano From Angels For Three Prospects

Blue Jays Acquire Jose Soriano From Angels For Three Prospects

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired right-hander José Soriano from the Los Angeles Angels on Monday, trading three prospects—including top shortstop Arjun Nimmala—to bolster their pitching rotation. Soriano is under club control through 2028, giving Toronto a long-term foundation alongside Dylan Cease and Trey Yesavage as the trade deadline concluded. Trading away a controllable, high-end starting … Read more

Phillies Acquire Luis Arraez from Giants in Trade Deadline Deal

Phillies Acquire Luis Arraez from Giants in Trade Deadline Deal

The Philadelphia Phillies acquired three-time batting champion Luis Arraez and right-handed reliever Caleb Kilian from the San Francisco Giants in a trade deadline deal on Monday, August 3, 2026. The Giants will receive pitching prospects Ramon Marquez and Marty Gair in return, shaking up the National League race. The Philadelphia Phillies turned heads ahead of … Read more

Chicago Cubs Acquire Kevin Gausman From Toronto Blue Jays

Chicago Cubs Acquire Kevin Gausman From Toronto Blue Jays

As Major League Baseball approaches its August 3, 2026 trade deadline, clubs are actively shuffling rosters. The Chicago Cubs acquired right-hander Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays, while the Cleveland Guardians parted ways with catcher Bo Naylor in a deal with the Milwaukee Brewers. The Major League Baseball trade market heated up ahead of … Read more