MLB trade deadline: 6 winners and losers from wild day  —  The MLB trade deadline had no shortage of fireworks this year, from two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal landing with the Los Angeles Dodgers to the Boston Red Sox acquiring catcher Adley Rutschman.  —  Teams took differing paths to fortify their rosters at the deadline.

Mets nixed trade of starter to Diamondbacks, sources say |  Exclusive … The Diamondbacks' pursuit of a starting pitcher at the trade deadline hit a snag during the middle of the day on Monday, Aug. 3, when the New York Mets backed out of a potential deal that would have sent right-hander Clay Holmes to Arizona, multiple sources said.

Red Sox-Orioles trade grades: Both teams win in bold Adley Rutschman deal  —  Orioles get: C Carlos Narváez, RHP Anthony Eyanson, RHP Kyson Witherspoon, OF Enddy Azocar, PTBNL  —  Red Sox get: C Adley Rutschman, C Jake Rogers  —  Big swing by Red Sox brings big haul for Orioles  —  Red Sox: A

Why Jacob deGrom wasn't traded in a potential deadline deal to the Braves  —  Despite being within three games of the Astros atop the American League West standings, the Rangers have looked to offload on some of their larger contracts at the deadline.  —  That included a possible trade …

‘They want me here’: Relieved to stay with Cardinals, Alec Burleson lifts them with 3 homers  —  NEW YORK — He had already seen two teammates make the rounds for goodbye hugs and pack their gear to go when, shortly before Monday evening's trade deadline, Alec Burleson got called to the visiting manager's office at Yankee Stadium.

Yankees call up George Lombard Jr., send down Anthony Volpe in telling move after trade deadline  —  As far as Yankees prospects go, George Lombard Jr. was about as untouchable as they come as the trade deadline passed Monday.  —  That is because on Tuesday, he is being summoned for his big league debut in The Bronx.

Yankees' Cashman on Judge status: Can't rule out anything  —  NEW YORK — Speaking to reporters minutes after Monday's trade deadline passed, New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said he remains hopeful Aaron Judge will return from the stress fracture in his right first rib this season …

Another lost season means clock ticks louder on Elly De La Cruz tenure … The one Cincinnati Red who was never going to get traded before the Aug. 3 deadline has heard his name come up, if only in dream scenarios by other teams, like the Boston Red Sox.  —  It's a first for All-Star shortstop …

Cincinnati Reds trade Nathaniel Lowe to Cleveland Guardians  —  Just ahead of the MLB trade deadline, Nathaniel Lowe's 2026 season took another turn when the Cincinnati Reds traded him to the Cleveland Guardians, sources confirmed to The Enquirer.  —  The trade came just minutes ahead …