Rising ace Burns, Reds agree on 7-year, $105 million extension (source)  —  CINCINNATI — The Chase Burns meteor keeps burning bright.  The Reds are banking that their 23-year-old starting pitcher will do so for many years to come.  —  Sources told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand that the Reds …

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Crew trades for McCullers, Gordon from Astros to bolster pitching depth  —  MILWAUKEE — The Brewers reached the All-Star break with the second-best record in the Majors but also in need of starting pitching, and so they made a move Wednesday to expand their depth.  —  Trades and Transactions presented by CohnReznick

Mets have informed teams they're open for business ahead of trade deadline, and deals could come sooner than later  —  A rival executive said the Mets informed their team that the sale is on, and that everyone but young stars Carson Benge, A.J. Ewing, Christian Scott, Nolan McLean and the obvious, Juan Soto, is available.

MLB cracks down on using AI via dugout iPads to help shape in-game decisions  —  In a crackdown that has rankled some front offices across the league, Major League Baseball has effectively outlawed the growing practice of using league-provided dugout iPads to access generative artificial intelligence …

Sources: Netflix's Home Run Derby debut is event's smallest audience since 2003  —  MLB's Home Run Derby drew its lowest audience since 2003, sources tell SBJ, with Netflix drawing just 5.3 million viewers for its debut with the tentpole event.  That figure back in 2003 was 5.2 million on ESPN.

Wander Franco was in play for upcoming DR tourney, but isn't eligible  —  Could Wander Franco be back playing games in the next few weeks?  The Dominican Republic baseball federation and Franco himself, per a report by ESPN's Enrique Rojas , were planning for the Rays' 2023 All-Star shortstop …

Blockbuster summer?  Why buying and selling at MLB's trade deadline is more complicated than ever  —  The trade deadline is a last-chance saloon for clubs to make outside additions, and this year's market could feature the kind of prize that would energize a fanbase dreaming of winning the World Series: Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal.

Dodgers reveal Shohei Ohtani's status for Yankees series after knee concern  —  NEW YORK — The Dodgers are hopeful that Shohei Ohtani will be back in their starting lineup as designated hitter when the second half of their season kicks off Friday night.  —  However, the team announced Thursday …

Rangers release recently signed Austin Voth  —  Rangers released RHP Austin Voth.  —  Voth was just signed to a minor league deal a couple of weeks ago and apparently requested the move, so we're going to assume he's on his way back to Asia.  The 34-year-old pitched for Chiba Lotte in Japan last season …

Each team's biggest need at this year's Deadline  —  The All-Star break is in the rearview mirror, which brings the next big date on the baseball calendar into focus.  —  The 2026 Trade Deadline looms on Aug. 3, less than three weeks away.  Until then, as rumors swirl …