MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: August 2, 2026, 8:31 PM ET

MLB Trade Deadline Frenzy

The New York Yankees have acquired infielder Luis Garcia Jr. from the Nationals, who is hitting .283 with 23 homers and 76 RBIs, in exchange for four right-handed pitchers. The Tampa Bay Rays bolstered their rotation by acquiring Freddy Peralta from the Mets. White Sox are bringing in right-handed pitcher Luis Castillo from the Mariners for Seranthony Dominguez, Nolan Jones, and prospect Boston Smith. The Pirates have acquired reliever Camilo Doval from the Yankees to address their bullpen needs and end an 11-year postseason drought. Atlanta has acquired outfielder Lane Thomas and minor league left-hander Bailey Falter from the Royals in a four-player trade that sent two minor league pitchers to Kansas City.

Pitching News and Injuries

The Dodgers have made another significant addition to their pitching staff, sending shockwaves through baseball with the acquisition of an ace pitcher. Amidst trade two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal reportedly tried to maintain normalcy during his final days as a Tiger. L.A.'s recent have led to discussions about whether the Dodgers are now an unstoppable force and why other teams did not offer more for the acquired ace. Buster Olney Jeff Passan are reporting on the latest trade deadline intel, including which top starters might be dealt following the Tarik Skubal blockbuster and whether the Red Sox will secure a shortstop.

Player Injury Updates

Athletics slugger Kurtz is scheduled to see a hand specialist in Los Angeles on Monday for his injured right thumb and may be headed to the injured list. The Pirates placed Ryan O'Hearn on the 10-day injured list Saturday due to a strained left quad, an injury expected to sideline him for six to eight weeks. Braves right-handed Reynaldo Lopez was a late scratch Saturday night against the Nationals due to left knee inflammation and has since been placed on the injured list. Giants second Luis Arraez was scratched from the lineup minutes before Saturday night's game against the Padres as a precaution due to cramps. Mariners outfielder Luke Raley was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with a left forearm strain.

Other MLB News

Carlos Correa's from surgery to repair a torn ankle tendon is progressing faster than anticipated, and the Astros star infielder has not ruled out a return this season. Willson Contreras expected to be back in the Red Sox lineup for Sunday's series finale after undergoing concussion testing on Saturday night, which did not prevent him from playing in their 3-2 win over the Dodgers. Members of the 1986 World Series champion New York Mets gathered on Saturday to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the franchise's last championship. An ESPN article ranks every prospect dealt before the 2026 MLB trade deadline, highlighting the potential future stars involved in these transactions.