Dodgers deliver blockbuster, set to acquire Skubal from Tigers (source)  —  LOS ANGELES — The price tag was high.  But for the back-to-back champion Dodgers, no cost is too steep with a three-peat bid in play.  —  The Dodgers are in agreement on a deal to acquire two-time AL Cy Young Award …

Desperate Padres eye Mets' Kodai Senga as unique rotation solution  —  If you were having a pool on the most untradeable Met, Kodai Senga very well could be the frontrunner considering the dastardly duo of bad health and performance that has plagued him.  —  Yet, the Padres actually …

Emotional MLB deadline leaves Giants' Logan Webb holding down the fort  —  They didn't know one another when they first became teammates three years ago, but in time, became inseparable.  —  They hung out together on the road.  Their families became close.

Rays hopeful McClanahan (back) requires brief IL stint for recurring issue  —  ST. PETERSBURG — Given all he has been through over the past three years, the idea of spending more time on the injured list was, obviously, not terribly appealing to Shane McClanahan.

Luis Arraez, other trade candidates can't steer Giants past Padres  —  SAN DIEGO — As another game in a season of such games tilted sideways, the San Francisco Giants' final day at Petco Park became more about checking to see if players were on the field or in the dugout, refreshing feeds, awaiting news.

Phillies can't stop losing as bullpen woes worsen, and all eyes are on Dave Dombrowski  —  BALTIMORE — The Philadelphia Phillies procured a suite, just to the right of home plate at Camden Yards, for about 15 members of their front office this weekend.  Dave Dombrowski summoned his assistants …

White Sox Acquire Luis Castillo  —  The White Sox and Mariners have agreed to a trade that will send right-hander Luis Castillo to Chicago in exchange for right-hander Seranthony Domínguez, outfielder Nolan Jones, and catching prospect Boston Smith.  Both teams have officially announced the trade …

Yankees Acquire Luis Garcia Jr.  —  New York City native Luis Garcia Jr. is heading to his hometown team.  The Yankees have acquired the slugger from the Nationals for a package of four right-handed pitchers — Yovanny Cruz, Jake Bird, and prospects Jack Cebert and Ben Grable.

Colorado Rockies vs. Kansas City Royals game discussion: Seth Lugo vs Kyle Freeland  —  Who would have thought a meeting between two of baseball's worst teams this season would result in a pretty fun series? … Thanks to those two wins, the Colorado Rockies have now exceeded their win total from their dreadful 2025 season.

Yankees reportedly trade for slugging Nationals INF Luis García Jr.  —  The New York Yankees reached a deal Sunday to acquire slugging Washington Nationals infielder Luis García Jr. for a package of pitchers, according to multiple reports.  —  Per those reports …