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Scott Boras Says a Giants Trade of Matt Chapman Is ‘Not on the Radar’
Matt Chapman’s agent tells the San Francisco Standard a trade is ‘not something on the radar’ and nothing has been discussed — sharpening the shape of a Giants sell-off whose real market is Luis Arraez and Robbie Ray.
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Twins Want to Buy at the Trade Deadline, With Bullpen Help the Top Priority, Per MLB.com
MLB.com reports the Twins’ front office, ownership and clubhouse all want to add before August 3, with relief pitching the clear need — though GM Jeremy Zoll says the club is still evaluating.
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Justin Wrobleski Strikes Out Five in All-Star Game, Tying Dodgers Record Shared by Drysdale and Valenzuela
Justin Wrobleski struck out five over two innings on his 26th birthday, tying the Dodgers’ All-Star Game strikeout record shared by Don Drysdale and Fernando Valenzuela — the first five-strikeout All-Star outing by any pitcher since Pedro Martínez in 1999.
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Report: Guardians Expected to Buy at the Deadline, With Outfield and First Base the Priorities
MLB Trade Rumors’ deadline outlook says Cleveland will in all likelihood buy before August 3 — and the shopping list is bats: multiple outfielders, a first baseman, plus rotation and bullpen depth.
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Kirby Yates Stands Out as Angels’ Clearest Trade Chip Ahead of the August 3 Deadline
An impending free agent with a 3.00 ERA, Yates is the most movable piece on a 38-59 roster while John Mozeliak weighs how aggressive to be before the deadline.
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Mariners Enter Second Half Tied for Final AL Wild Card as Spencer Steer Interest Surfaces
Seattle sits 48-49 at the break, tied for the final AL wild card, and Bob Nightengale lists the Mariners among clubs interested in Reds infielder Spencer Steer — the right-handed bat the front office has been seeking.
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Raisel Iglesias Throws a Scoreless Inning in the All-Star Game
Raisel Iglesias worked a scoreless inning in the NL’s 4-0 All-Star Game loss, carrying a 2.23 ERA and 19 saves into Atlanta’s second half.
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Joe Ryan Strikes Out Two in Scoreless All-Star Game Inning
The Twins right-hander allowed a Juan Soto single and struck out Freddie Freeman and CJ Abrams in the AL’s 4-0 win, with trade interest in him unchanged at the break.
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Report: Mets Likely to Trade Freddy Peralta Before the August 3 Deadline
Steve Phillips, the MLB Network analyst and former Mets GM, says New York is likely to trade Freddy Peralta before August 3. At 5-8 with a 4.66 ERA in the final year of his deal, the return would be modest…
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Brent Rooker to Undergo Season-Ending Knee Surgery as Athletics Weigh a Seller’s Deadline
Rooker’s season ends at 48 games after knee surgery, and with the A’s at 41-55 on a nine-game skid, MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reports the club is likely to sell before August 3.