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2:35 AM ET, July 28, 2024

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Ken Rosenthal / New York Times:
What I'm hearing about the MLB trade deadline: Orioles aren't done, Royals looking for a bat  —  The Baltimore Orioles are not done.  They want to add a reliever, preferably left-handed, a right-handed hitting outfielder to replace Austin Hays and yes, maybe another starting pitcher, according to sources briefed on their plans.
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Orioles bolster staff, trade for starter Zach Eflin from Rays  —  The Baltimore Orioles acquired right-hander Zach Eflin from the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday, addressing their clearest need with an in-division trade that bolsters their starting rotation.  —  Eflin was regarded …
Matt Gelb / New York Times:
Why the Phillies traded for Austin Hays and how they view him, as focus shifts to bullpen  —  PHILADELPHIA — Weeks ago, when Dave Dombrowski contacted the Baltimore Orioles about Austin Hays, the parameters were clear.  If two of the best teams in baseball were going to find common ground on a trade …
Chandler Rome / New York Times:
Astros' GM Dana Brown: Starting pitching remains top priority at trade deadline  —  HOUSTON — Acquiring a starting pitcher to solidify their injury-ravaged rotation remains the Houston Astros' priority before Tuesday's trade deadline, general manager Dana Brown said Friday …
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Jorge Castillo / ESPN:
Mets ace Kodai Senga's season debut cut short by calf strain  —  NEW YORK — Kodai Senga's season debut was going about as well as the New York Mets could have hoped Friday night: The right-hander had nine strikeouts through five innings against the Atlanta Braves, and the Mets held a six-run lead …
Scott Lauber / The Philadelphia Inquirer:
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 …
Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Dodgers deal James Paxton back to Red Sox for minor leaguer  —  The Boston Red Sox acquired left-hander James Paxton from the Los Angeles Dodgers for minor league infielder Moises Bolivar on Friday, attempting to fortify their rotation as they chase a playoff spot in a wide-open American League landscape.
MLB.com:
Tracking every 2024 Trade Deadline deal  —  Follow along here as MLB.com tracks every deal made from July 1 up until the Trade Deadline on July 30 at 6 p.m. ET.  —  July 27: Mets acquire OF Jesse Winker from Nationals (source)  —  The Mets addressed their need for a left-handed bat …
Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Sources: Red Sox trade for Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen  —  The Boston Red Sox are finalizing a trade to acquire catcher Danny Jansen from the Toronto Blue Jays, sources told ESPN on Saturday.  —  Jansen, 29, was one of the few starting-caliber catchers available on the trade market …
Ken Rosenthal / New York Times:
What I'm hearing about the MLB trade deadline: The latest on the Rangers, Angels, Pirates and more  —  It's official: The Texas Rangers are going for it.  —  In less than a month, the defending World Series champions have improved their postseason odds from 5.5 percent to better than 25 percent.
Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Yankees pursuing Marlins' stud closer Tanner Scott in trade talks ahead of deadline  —  Looking to enhance their bullpen in a big way, the Yankees are one of six contending teams said prominently involved in trade talks for Marlins All-Star left-hander Tanner Scott, who hasn't allowed …
Jeff Passan / ESPN:
MLB trade deadline 2024: Passan's new intel on Crochet, more  —  Baseball's trade season finally kicked into gear late Thursday with perhaps the biggest name who will move at this deadline, Randy Arozarena, going to the Seattle Mariners.  As grim as that might sound to those hopeful for fireworks …
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
White Sox's Garrett Crochet wants to start, get extension if traded  —  Major League Baseball's trade deadline just got more complicated for teams interested in dealing for Chicago White Sox starter Garrett Crochet.  —  Crochet, 25, wants a contract extension if he's traded in order to pitch …
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New York Times:
Concerns about Garrett Crochet's playoff availability and desire for contract extension cloud trade picture: Sources
John Coppolella / Yahoo Sports:
What is it like to be an MLB GM at the trade deadline?  —  Here's a behind-the-scenes look at the final 24 hours of offers, counteroffers, meetings, debates, calls and texts before the deadline passes  —  Fans can expect a flurry of trades in the days and hours before the MLB trade deadline passes at 6 p.m. ET Tuesday.
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