A slew of looming-trade-deadline links to tickle your fancy on this Monday morning.
"Whether that's adding a bat for the corner infielder position or another outfielder."
— MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (@MLBNetworkRadio) July 28, 2024
Even after adding Randy Arozarena, it doesn't seem the @Mariners are finished #Mariners | #TridentsUp
https://t.co/fGPbvbj8w4 pic.twitter.com/0aiLvHCpXy
Jorge Polanco is dealing with a minor knee issue, which is why he came out late.
— Adam Jude (@A_Jude) July 28, 2024
Teams with scouts at Trop today - for whatever that’s worth - include #Yankees, #Rangers, #Mariners
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) July 28, 2024
Cal Raleigh has 22 home runs this season, most among @MLB catchers.
— Mariners PR (@MarinersPR) July 28, 2024
Cal has 12 HR as a lefty and 10 HR as a righty, the ONLY player in @MLB with 10+ HR from both sides of the plate this season. https://t.co/nCD06YV1Ms
Young just became Old(er)
— Arkansas Travelers (@ARTravs) July 29, 2024
Join us in wishing a happy birthday to INF Cole Young! pic.twitter.com/6zRt3l25hL
Yimi García stopped by to say hey pic.twitter.com/7zkX6BVTmD
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) July 28, 2024
Celebrating a win with Junior >>> pic.twitter.com/CJkcZoJggq
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) July 28, 2024
Me after the Mariners swept the 27-81 White Sox pic.twitter.com/vqdDu3AqeN
— Mina Kimes (@minakimes) July 28, 2024
Colt Emerson has reached base safely in 34 straight games & 35 of 36 games played in 2024.
— Mariners Minors (@MiLBMariners) July 29, 2024
36G, .281/.431/.415/.846, 38H, 10 2B, 1 3B, 2HR, 32R, 21RBI, 32BB, 23K, 5/6 SB, 18.4BB%, 13.2K%, 136 wRC+.
Kobe Kato since joining the Rainiers:
— Mariners Minors (@MiLBMariners) July 29, 2024
5G, .556/.619/.778/1.397, 10H, 2 2B, 1 3B, 8R, 7RBI, 2BB, 0K, HBP, 4/4 SB.
Not bad for someone with 2 plate appearances above A-Ball before joining the Rainiers.
Cubs are sending Christopher Morel along with reliever Hunter Bigge and pitching prospect Ty Johnson to the Rays for 3B Isaac Paredes. @JeffPassan and @Feinsand were on it.
— Sahadev Sharma (@sahadevsharma) July 28, 2024
Red Sox roster moves:
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) July 28, 2024
Added LHP James Paxton and C Danny Jansen to the active roster.
Claimed RHP Yohan Ramírez off waivers from the Dodgers.
Designated RHP Chase Anderson and C Reese McGuire for assignment.
Jon Gray exited today's game with right groin discomfort.
— Shawn McFarland (@McFarland_Shawn) July 28, 2024
Reynaldo López was removed from today’s game as a precaution due to right forearm tightness. @ashahahmadi has the report ️ pic.twitter.com/EhaThK7moj
— Bally Sports South (@BallySportsSO) July 28, 2024
Official: Rangers acquire C Carson Kelly from the Tigers for C Liam Hicks and RHP Tyler Owens.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) July 29, 2024
The Tigers will need someone to take the spot of Kelly, and they didn’t let that decision dangle, and are expected to go with Dingle.
Expect Dillon Dingler, 25, to be on his way to Detroit following this move. @MLBNetwork @MLBPipeline https://t.co/Wq10wAUIqd
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 28, 2024
Sources: The Tigers and Orioles are remaining in contact on a possible Tarik Skubal trade, but there’s no deal close at this hour.
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 29, 2024
Baltimore continues to look for a top-of-the-rotation arm.@MLBNetwork @MLB @MLBNetworkRadio
Full trade: The San Diego Padres are acquiring reliever Jason Adam from the Tampa Bay Rays for right-handed Dylan Lesko, outfielder Homer Bush Jr. and a third prospect, sources tell ESPN.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 28, 2024
The Miami Marlins are placing first baseman Josh Bell on outright waivers, according to sources familiar with the situation.
— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) July 28, 2024
Ryne Stanek allows two homers to the Braves in his Mets debut.
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) July 28, 2024
(via @Braves) pic.twitter.com/EXdexUuQZm
Austin Riley caught trying to tickle his teammate's taint mid-game
— Evan (@OhChev) July 28, 2024
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Xavier Edwards hit his first Major League home run earlier today.
— MLB (@MLB) July 28, 2024
He followed that up by completing just the 2nd cycle in @Marlins history! pic.twitter.com/5VDhZTioGx
Former MLB pitcher Reyes Moronta, 31, passed away in a traffic accident tonight.
— Héctor Gómez (@hgomez27) July 29, 2024
Moronta played for Giants, DBacks, Dodgers and Angels: 10-11, 3.05 ERA, 177 G, 3 SV, 171.1 IP, 116 H, 58 H, 16 HR, 94 BB, 202 SO, WHIP 1.23.
Rest in peace. https://t.co/Kjnsxf1w4k