MLB Baseball 24 Hours

Last updated: August 3, 2026, 5:31 AM ET

Trade Deadline Frenzy Intensifies

The Tampa Bay Rays bolstered their rotation by acquiring Freddy Peralta from the Mets. (REF:1) White Sox continued their roster moves, trading for Mets reliever Huascar Brazobán in exchange for minor league pitchers Gabe Davis and Zach Franklin. (REF:3) Chicago also acquired pitcher Luis Castillo from the Mariners, sending Seranthony Dominguez, Nolan Jones, and prospect Boston Smith to Seattle. (REF:9) The Atlanta Braves strengthened their pitching staff by acquiring veteran pitcher Tyler Mahle, from the San Francisco Giants. (REF:7) Atlanta further bolstered its roster by acquiring outfielder Lane Thomas and minor league left-hander Bailey Falter from the Royals in a four-player deal. (REF:15) The Pirates sought bullpen help by acquiring reliever Camilo Doval from the Yankees. (REF:13) The Nationals traded infielder Luis Garcia Jr., who is hitting .283 with 23 homers and 76 RBIs, to the Yankees for four right-handed pitchers. (REF:6) The discussion continues around top trade deadline candidates and their potential fits with various teams, with discussions about which difference-makers might be available. (REF:4) Buster Olney and Jeff Passan are reporting on the latest trade deadline intel, including potential shortstop acquisitions for the Red Sox and the market for top starters following the Tarik Skubal blockbuster. (REF:5)

Player News and Injury Updates

Athletics slugger Kurtz is scheduled to see a hand specialist in Los Angeles for his injured right thumb and may be placed on the injured list. (REF:10) Carlos Correa's recovery from surgery on a torn ankle tendon is progressing faster than anticipated, and the Astros infielder has not ruled out a return this season. (REF:14) Red Sox held out catcher Willson Contreras from Saturday night's game for concussion testing, but he is expected to be back in the lineup for Sunday's series finale. (REF:16) The story of Shohei Ohtani's relationship with his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara and the unraveling of a massive sports betting scheme is now available in the "30 for 30: 'The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani'" podcast. (REF:2) Tarik Skubal spent his final two days as a Tiger amid the seeming inevitability of a trade, attempting to maintain normalcy amidst the chaos. (REF:11) Initial reactions to the Tarik Skubal trade suggest the Dodgers may be even more dominant, raising questions about why other teams did not offer more for the ace pitcher. (REF:12)

On-Field Action and Notable Moments

In a game where Arizona's Tim Tawa attempted to bunt to break up a Cleveland perfect game bid on Sunday, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo stated the decision was acceptable, despite rising tensions. (REF:8) The analysis of prospects traded before the 2026 MLB trade deadline is underway, highlighting the potential future stars involved in these deals. (REF:17)