Phillies takeaways as the trade deadline looms: Fortifying the bullpen, assessing Johan Rojas, and more  —  In the offseason, after excising Craig Kimbrel but before leaving the rest of the 2023 bullpen untouched, the Phillies tried to sign two free-agent relievers.But Jordan Hicks took …

Concerns about Garrett Crochet's playoff availability and desire for contract extension cloud trade picture: Sources  —  No longer is it straightforward that one of the worst teams in baseball history would move one of the sport's best pitchers to build for the future.

What I'm hearing about the MLB trade deadline: The latest on the Rangers, Angels, Pirates and more  —  It's official: The Texas Rangers are going for it.  —  In less than a month, the defending World Series champions have improved their postseason odds from 5.5 percent to better than 25 percent.

Astros among teams expressing interest in Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon: Sources  —  With an undermanned rotation in a winnable division, the Houston Astros are among the teams that have expressed interest in Chicago Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, according to league sources.

Dodgers deal James Paxton back to Red Sox for minor leaguer  —  The Boston Red Sox acquired left-hander James Paxton from the Los Angeles Dodgers for minor league infielder Moises Bolivar on Friday, attempting to fortify their rotation as they chase a playoff spot in a wide-open American League landscape.

Orioles bolster staff, trade for starter Zach Eflin from Rays  —  The Baltimore Orioles acquired right-hander Zach Eflin from the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday, addressing their clearest need with an in-division trade that bolsters their starting rotation.  —  Eflin was regarded …

Mets To Acquire Ryne Stanek  —  The Mets are acquiring Ryne Stanek from the Mariners, reports Andy Martino of SNY (X link).  Rhylan Thomas is going back to Seattle, Martino adds.  —  Stanek, who turns 33 today, has worked in generally high-leverage spots.  His performance has been uneven.

Even if Giants aggressively sell, go-for-broke season's luxury tax implications are inescapable  —  LOS ANGELES — It stands to reason that the San Francisco Giants will become active sellers before Tuesday's trade deadline.  It also stands to reason that one of their prime organizational goals …

2024 MLB trade deadline: Inside New York Yankees' plan  —  NEW YORK — It's been nearly 15 years since the New York Yankees won a World Series — an eternity in the Bronx — and the pressure to end the drought is mounting.  That's what happens when you acquire Juan Soto the winter …

Craig Breslow picks his lane for Red Sox at trade deadline: 'We're going to look to improve the team'  —  DENVER — Let's cut through the speculation.  —  Since June, Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow has said the team will need to pick a decisive lane prior to the July 30 trade deadline.

Orioles, Phillies Swap Austin Hays For Seranthony Dominguez  —  The Orioles announced Friday that they've traded outfielder Austin Hays to the Phillies in exchange for right-hander Seranthony Dominguez and outfielder Cristian Pache.  Baltimore is designating righty Levi Stoudt for assignment …

Diamond makes ‘substantial progress’ on Comcast deal for MLB  —  Baseball fans with Comcast subscriptions who have been unable to watch their teams for most of this season might be in for some good news.  —  Diamond Sports Group, the bankrupt operator of Bally Sports channels …