Phillies takeaways as the trade deadline looms: Fortifying the bullpen, assessing Johan Rojas, and more  —  In the offseason, after excising Craig Kimbrel but before leaving the rest of the 2023 bullpen untouched, the Phillies tried to sign two free-agent relievers.But Jordan Hicks took …

What I'm hearing about the MLB trade deadline: The latest on the Mariners, Garrett Crochet and more  —  The way the Seattle Mariners see it, they're tied for first place in the AL West with 59 games remaining.  So, they're not going to stop trying to upgrade even after blowing a 10-game division lead …

Astros among teams expressing interest in Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon: Sources  —  With an undermanned rotation in a winnable division, the Houston Astros are among the teams that have expressed interest in Chicago Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, according to league sources.

Diamond makes ‘substantial progress’ on Comcast deal for MLB  —  Baseball fans with Comcast subscriptions who have been unable to watch their teams for most of this season might be in for some good news.  —  Diamond Sports Group, the bankrupt operator of Bally Sports channels …

2024 MLB trade deadline: Inside New York Yankees' plan  —  NEW YORK — It's been nearly 15 years since the New York Yankees won a World Series — an eternity in the Bronx — and the pressure to end the drought is mounting.  That's what happens when you acquire Juan Soto the winter …

Bryce Harper, Shohei Ohtani Making the Case for MLB Players to Be at 2028 Olympics  —  With the Summer Games coming to Los Angeles in 2028, some of baseball's biggest stars are selling the idea of MLB making its players eligible to compete for gold on sports' biggest stage.

Concerns about Garrett Crochet's playoff availability and desire for contract extension cloud trade picture: Sources  —  No longer is it straightforward that one of the worst teams in baseball history would move one of the sport's best pitchers to build for the future.

Craig Breslow picks his lane for Red Sox at trade deadline: 'We're going to look to improve the team'  —  DENVER — Let's cut through the speculation.  —  Since June, Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow has said the team will need to pick a decisive lane prior to the July 30 trade deadline.

Top 60 MLB prospects: Jackson Holliday, Marcelo Mayer lead Keith Law's updated rankings  —  This is my midpoint check-in on the best prospects still in the minors, including players drafted two weeks ago who have signed by now* but have not debuted in pro ball.

Even if Giants aggressively sell, go-for-broke season's luxury tax implications are inescapable  —  LOS ANGELES — It stands to reason that the San Francisco Giants will become active sellers before Tuesday's trade deadline.  It also stands to reason that one of their prime organizational goals …

Diamondbacks acquire reliever A.J. Puk in trade with Marlins  —  The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired left-handed reliever A.J. Puk from the Miami Marlins on Thursday night, the first major trade of a deadline season that has been slow because of a lack of teams unloading players.

Blue Jay, former Rays star Kevin Kiermaier to retire after season  —  From 31st-round draft pick to 4-time Gold Glove winner, “it's just been the best journey I could ever ask for.”  —  TORONTO — Longtime Rays and current Blue Jays centerfielder Kevin Kiermaier plans to retire at the end of the season.