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Carlos Correa Eyes 2026 Return as Houston Astros Lead AL West
Carlos Correa is running at 90% intensity following May 11 ankle surgery and could return to the first-place Houston Astros this season.
Braves Land Lane Thomas; Royals Receive Lucas Braun and Carter Holton
The Atlanta Braves acquired outfielder Lane Thomas and Bailey Falter from the Royals on Saturday for two minor league pitchers.
White Sox Acquire Luis Castillo from Mariners for Dominguez, Jones, and Smith
Chicago lands 33-year-old starter Luis Castillo in a trade involving Seranthony Dominguez and prospect Boston Smith.
Dodgers Acquire Tarik Skubal for Zyhir Hope, River Ryan, and Brady Smith
The Los Angeles Dodgers finalized a trade for two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal, who owns a 2.79 ERA and 116 strikeouts this season.
Guardians Acquire Yoho and Perkins for Naylor and Heuer in Four-Player Trade
The Cleveland Guardians acquired RHP Craig Yoho and switch-hitter Blake Perkins from the Brewers in exchange for Bo Naylor and Codi Heuer.
MLB Trade Deadline: Tarik Skubal Hits 99.9 MPH as 90% Trade Candidate
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal reaches 99.9 mph following bone chip surgery, making him a 90% likely candidate for the August 3 MLB trade deadline.
Cubs Place Gavin Hollowell on IL as Daniel Palencia Nears Return
Reliever Gavin Hollowell moves to the 15-day IL with shoulder inflammation as Daniel Palencia prepares for a Saturday live bullpen session.
Astros Move Tatsuya Imai to Bullpen After 5.83 ERA Start Through 15 Outings
Tatsuya Imai moves to the Houston bullpen for the upcoming Texas series following a start where he recorded just two outs and four walks.
Tigers Call Up Max Clark, Scratch Casey Mize Before MLB Trade Deadline
The Detroit Tigers promoted 2023 third-overall pick Max Clark to the majors for Friday's series opener against the Athletics.