Top News:
Jeff Passan / ESPN:
What Jeff Passan is hearing one week from the MLB trade deadline — offensive edition — For all of the deadline oxygen that Juan Soto is hogging since the news of his trade availability broke last week, lest we not forget there are 1,199 other players on teams' big league rosters and thousands …
RELATED:
Mark Feinsand / MLB.com:
Where execs think Soto will land — Less than 10 days ago, news broke that Juan Soto had turned down a $440 million extension offer from the Nationals, unexpectedly thrusting one of the game's best players on to the trade market. — The Trade Deadline is Aug. 2 at 6 p.m. ET …
Discussion:
New York Post, DraftKings Nation, Bleacher Nation, Sports Illustrated, True Blue LA and New Jersey Online
Ken Rosenthal / MLB - The Athletic:
Angels' reluctance to move Shohei Ohtani, Padres' interest in Juan Soto and more — Teams are calling the Angels on Shohei Ohtani. Teams also are calling them on Mike Trout. Teams call non-contenders on virtually every star player this time of year, no matter how expensive the player, no matter how valuable.
Meghan Montemurro / Chicago Tribune:
‘I wish this day never came’: An emotional Willson Contreras tries to soak in his likely last games at Wrigley Field with the Chicago Cubs — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 19 — Cubs catcher Willson Contreras gets emotional after a game against the Pirates, July 26, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
Discussion:
Chicago Sun-Times, Denver Post, NBCSports.com, Cubbies Crib and Marquee Sports Network
RELATED:
Pat Ragazzo / Sports Illustrated:
Sources: New York Mets Discussing Willson Contreras, David Robertson Package With Cubs — Sources: New York Mets have been discussing a potential trade package with the Cubs for Willson Contreras and David Robertson. — Remember that potential blockbuster trade between the Mets and Cubs around …
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors, Amazin' Avenue, Cubs Insider and USA Today
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
MLBPA rejects MLB's proposal for international draft, leaving qualifying-offer system in place — The Major League Baseball Players Association formally rejected MLB's last proposal on an international draft on Monday, the deadline for both sides to reach agreement on a long-standing issue with major ripple effects.
Discussion:
Associated Press, MLB Trade Rumors, Athletics Nation, MLB Baseball News … and baseballmusings.com
RELATED:
Mlbpa / Major League Baseball Players Association:
Statement on Players' rejection of MLB's international draft proposal — NEW YORK, July 25 - The Players Association today rejected what MLB characterized as its “final” proposal to establish a draft and hard slotting system for international entrants. — Players made clear from the outset …
Discussion:
Associated Press and Los Angeles Times
David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins have high hopes as training camp opens under new coach Mike McDaniel — The Miami Dolphins' much-anticipated training camp under new coach Mike McDaniel is set to begin with an opening practice on Wednesday after veterans reported to team facilities on Tuesday.
Discussion:
Mercury News and Orange County Register
RELATED:
Omar Kelly / Sun-Sentinel:
How much can Terron Armstead improve Dolphins' offensive line? | Countdown to camp
Discussion:
Mercury News
Mike Sando / The Athletic:
NFL Quarterback Tiers 2022: Allen, Herbert and Burrow Make Tier 1 Debuts — It's a new era for Quarterback Tiers as 50 NFL coaches and executives have shaken up the elite ranks for 2022, the ninth incarnation of my annual survey. — Young guns Josh Allen, Justin Herbert and Joe Burrow …
Discussion:
New Jersey Online, New York Post, Orange County Register, Deadspin, Sports Illustrated, FanSided and USA Today
Matthew Roberson / New York Daily News:
Taijuan Walker and the Mets need to make sure his second half woes from last season are a thing of the past — Forget about Jacob deGrom for a second. — He'll pitch when he pitches, whether that's in early August, well after the trade deadline, or some other faraway date that makes everyone even more queasy and skeptical.
Discussion:
Denver Post
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yankees coach Luis Rojas has been waiting all year to see the Mets, but it's all love for his former team — BALTIMORE — Luis Rojas has had Tuesday night circled on his calendar since the very beginning of the season. The Mets former manager and current Yankees third base coach will be making …
Discussion:
Orange County Register
The Greg Hill Show:
Red Sox President and CEO joins the show — Red Sox President and CEO joins the show. He says the Red Sox are embarrassed and frustrated by the last few weeks, but will turn around and are in it to win it!
Discussion:
Union-News and NBCSports.com
