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.

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.

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 …

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 …

Yankees' Aaron Judge to have rib reimaged during All-Star break  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Aaron Judge will have his injured rib tested during the All-Star break, and the New York Yankees are hopeful the results show the three-time AL MVP is healing.  —  Judge has not played since May 31 …

Tarik Skubal reacts to Justin Verlander retirement: 'One of the game's best'  —  When Justin Verlander walked into the Detroit Tigers media room on Wednesday, July 8, to explain his decision to retire, another starting pitcher accompanied him.  —  Tigers ace and two-time defending American …

Mark Vientos to miss time with fractured hand  —  Mark Vientos, who was hit by a pitch on the hand in the second inning of today's win over the Kansas City Royals, is set to miss a chunk of time.  Interim manager Andy Green announced in his post-game press conference that he suffered a hand fracture …

LSU baseball star Derek Curiel goes top 15 in latest mock draft  —  The 2026 MLB Draft commences on July 11 in Philadelphia.  One former LSU baseball star could hear his name called early in the first round.  Derek Curiel finished high on the mock draft released by The Athletic's Keith Law on Monday.

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 …

Mets' A.J. Ewing, Carson Benge have eliminated the club's question marks in the outfield  —  One of the greats of the game stepped into the lefty box for the Mets at Citi Field, standing there owning sparkling stats and a ticket to another All-Star Game.  —  There was one stat, though …