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Kiley McDaniel / ESPN:
MLB mock draft 2026: Final predictions for first two rounds — The 2026 MLB draft starts Saturday (1 p.m. ET), so it's time for my final projections on the first two rounds. — The intrigue begins with the No. 1 pick this year. The Chicago White Sox are still debating among the three players …
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Carlos Collazo / Baseball America:
2026 MLB Mock Draft 7.0: Final Predictions For First 40 Picks — Editor's Note: After the White Sox-Pirates trade that sent Jacob Gonzalez to Pittsburgh and the 34th overall pick to the White Sox, we've updated our final mock. The names in this update are consistent with mock V 7.0 …
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What we're hearing about the MLB trade market: Latest on Corey Seager, Sonny Gray and more — When it comes to the possibility of the Texas Rangers trading shortstop Corey Seager, the deadline represents something of a last call. — The Rangers don't want to part with Seager, mind you.
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Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
Fishing for deadline help? Marlins likely to keep Alcantara, add strategically: Sources — The Miami Marlins have not been buyers at the trade deadline since Peter Bendix took over as president of baseball operations in November 2023. — That likely is about to change.
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
2026 MLB trade deadline: Passan's top moves for contenders
2026 MLB trade deadline: Passan's top moves for contenders
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Todd Zolecki / MLB.com:
Harper in a hometown Derby? He's in it to win it — again — CINCINNATI - It looks like Bryce Harper found somebody trustworthy to throw to him at Monday night's T-Mobile Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park. — Harper announced on Instagram on Thursday evening that he will participate in the event at the Bank.
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Harper, Schwarber talk potential rematch in Home Run Derby — DETROIT — If there's a Home Run Derby on Monday night at Citizens Bank Park and Kyle Schwarber isn't a participant, is it really a Home Run Derby? — Don't worry, Schwarber announced on Friday that he will be joining fellow …
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Alex D'Agostino / Sports Illustrated:15 minutes ago
Torey Lovullo Confirms D-backs' First Base Plans After Pavin Smith DFA — Here's what the Diamondbacks' first base situation will look like for now. — The Arizona Diamondbacks' first base position is not in a favorable spot, and the recent decision to DFA long-tenured first baseman …
Todd Rosiak / Journal Sentinel:
Brewers' Kyle Harrison dealing with elbow soreness; 'We've got to help him' … ST. LOUIS - Kyle Harrison hasn't looked at all like himself his last two starts heading into the MLB all-star break. — And now we know why. — Harrison told reporters in the wake of the Milwaukee Brewers' 5-1 loss …
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Tim Healey / The Boston Globe:
Red Sox stuck in Chicago into Friday afternoon, sources say — NEW YORK — Following their last game against the White Sox on Thursday afternoon, the Red Sox remained stuck in Chicago into Friday afternoon, sources said. — The team encountered multiple plane issues in trying to continue to New York, a source said.
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The Athletic:
Here's why the Mets should extend (not trade) Clay Holmes, who wants to stay — NEW YORK — As New York Mets starter Clay Holmes ramps up toward a return, multiple teams are paying close attention to his recovery and eyeing him as a sensible trade target. — A worthwhile alternative …
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Associated Press:
Red Sox, Sonny Gray shut down Mets after late arrival following plane issues — Sonny Gray shook off travel woes that led to the Red Sox making a late arrival to Citi Field, pitching six strong innings as Boston beat the Mets 6-2 on Friday night. — Brett Baty had three hits and scored on Juan Soto's third-inning sacrifice fly.
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George Bissell / NBCSports.com:
Orioles outright Chadwick Tromp to Triple-A — Orioles sent C Chadwick Tromp outright to Triple-A Norfolk. — Tromp is sticking around as emergency organizational depth after passing through waivers unclaimed. The 31-year-old backstop was designated for assignment last week after going 2 …
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