MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: July 30, 2026, 5:31 AM ET

Trade Deadline Buzz and Roster Moves

With the MLB trade deadline looming, several teams are looking to make significant moves. The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are among the giants needing to act, while the Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs also face pressure to make deals. The Mets are hoping for a significant overhaul, and there's speculation about Mason Miller heading to the Bronx. In other roster news, the Kansas City Royals have placed first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino on the 10-day injured list due to a sore right wrist; he was hitting .232 with 6 home runs. The Oakland Athletics' Nick Kurtz is set for an MRI after exiting Wednesday's game with a bruised forearm, having been hit by a pitch.

Player Milestones and Comeback Victories

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal received a standing ovation for his 1,000th career strikeout during Wednesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles, in what could potentially be his final start for the team. Meanwhile, the Miami Marlins achieved their 21st comeback win of the season, rallying from a 6-0 deficit to defeat the Phillies thanks to a go-ahead pinch-hit homer from Griffin Conine in the eighth inning. The Los Angeles Dodgers remain "very confident" that Shohei Ohtani will eventually return to pitching despite ongoing knee issues.

Interleague Trades and Standings Impact

The American League-worst Los Angeles Angels, who entered Wednesday with a 42-66 record, have traded reliever Chase Silseth and catcher Logan O'Hoppe to the Texas Rangers in exchange for minor league third baseman Angel Arredondo. This move highlights the Angels' continued struggles as the deadline approaches.