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The Athletics announced several post-deadline roster moves Tuesday. First baseman Nick Kurtz and lefty Jeffrey Springs were placed on the 10-day IL and 15-day IL, respectively. Kurtz has a strained right thumb. Springs is dealing with right hip discomfort. The A’s reinstated righty J.T. Ginn and recalled infielder Max Muncy from Triple-A in a pair […]
The Kansas City Royals announced multiple roster moves on Tuesday following Monday’s MLB trade deadline. Bobby Witt Jr. was reinstated from the injured list, as the All-Star shortstop is set to make his return to the lineup. Right-handed pitcher Jose Cuas was also recalled from Triple-A. In corresponding moves, left-handed relief pitcher Matt Strahm and […] The post Royals get Bobby Witt Jr. boost, DFA ex-Phillies star appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Dodgers made the biggest move of any team at the trade deadline, dealing for Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal.
The Los Angeles Dodgers came out as big winners at this year’s trade deadline in Major League Baseball. That is because Los Angeles didn’t have to give up much to land Tarik Skubal, the pitcher that every team virtually wanted. Scott Boras, Skubal’s representative, is revealing a truth bomb that basically every fan knows. That […] The post Scott Boras reveals Tarik Skubal-Dodgers obvious reality every MLB fan already knows appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Here's what Ben Cherington said about Keller's injury.
After weeks of anticipation, the 2026 trade deadline has passed, and the New York Mets’ sell-off is complete. In total, the Mets shipped off seven players over the course of the last few days. David Stearns and the Mets’ front office brought in 12 new prospects into the system after all trades were finalized on […] The post Mets Bolster Farm System With Sell-Off at 2026 Trade Deadline appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Boston Red Sox made one of the most head-turning moves before the August 3 deadline after trading former top prospect Marcelo Mayer to the San Francisco Giants for reliever Erik Miller. While it was a surprise to some, apparently ex-Red Sox star pitcher Jonathan Papelbon is happy to see Mayer leave. Early Tuesday morning, […] The post Jonathan Papelbon sounds off on Red Sox’s Marcelo Mayer trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Thus far in the second half, the Mets have puttered about just under .500 and the offense has struggled, especially with Juan Soto hitting the injured list. Though Francisco Lindor has gone back to looking more like himself offensively, the other regulars the Mets have gotten back from the injured list have not been positive […]
The Los Angeles Angels were busy at the MLB Trade Deadline. They traded Jose Soriano to the Toronto Blue Jays, Jo Adell to the Cleveland Guardians, and Logan O’Hoppe to the Texas Rangers, among other players. The Angels’ moves at the deadline have earned praise, as they brought in plenty of prospects. One player who […] The post Angels DFA Jorge Soler after not trading him before deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .
A healthy Joe Musgrove does wonders for the San Diego Padres. After missing all of the 2025 season and all of the 2026 season to this point, Musgrove is pitching in a rehab game for the Lake Elsinore Storm on Tuesday. It's going to be a good day 😎https://t.co/JNXGUrJaVQ pic.twitter.com/THfkxLs6Yi — Lake Elsinore Storm (@Storm_Baseball) […] The post Padres’ Joe Musgrove takes crucial step toward return from Tommy John injury appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Giants announced that they have selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Eddys Leonard. Francys Romero of BeisbolFR reported the move prior to the official announcement. The Giants traded six players on deadline day and then activated five guys to fill those spots, so they played last night’s game a man short. They had one opening […]
Well, folks. 6 pm ET on Monday, August 3 has come and gone. The rollercoaster of highs, lows, headscratchers, and everything else in yesterday’s MLB trade deadline frenzy have all of us crashing… or crashing out. I think this post from Mike Petriello sums it up nicely: The trade deadline presents us with a rare […]
The MLB trade deadline saw no shortage of moves, but it was the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Tarik Skubal acquisition that stood out from the rest. Everyone seems to have an opinion on LA adding yet another superstar to its incredibly talented roster. Dodgers fans are surely curious to find out what franchise legend Clayton Kershaw […] The post Clayton Kershaw gets brutally honest on Dodgers’ Tarik Skubal trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
GLENDALE – In a bit of a shock, the Arizona Cardinals announce the starter for Thursday’s Hall of Fame game vs. the Carolina Panthers to be rookie quarterback Carson Beck. Many believed that the honor of starting the first preseason game would go to the veterans of Gardner Minshew or Jacoby Brissett. But given Brissett’s contract […]
The Royals announced that infielder Bobby Witt Jr. has been reinstated from the injured list and right-hander José Cuas has been recalled from Triple-A Omaha. In corresponding moves, left-hander Matt Strahm and infielder Andrew Velazquez have been designated for assignment. Strahm, 34, came to Kansas City in what’s now a clearly regrettable offseason trade. The […]
CANTON – The Hall of Fame Game rarely carries regular-season importance, but for Arizona Cardinals fans, Thursday’s matchup against the Carolina Panthers feels different. Carson Beck has officially been named the starting quarterback, giving fans their first opportunity to evaluate the rookie in live NFL action. Cardinals rookie QB Carson Beck will start Thursday’s Hall […]
In baseball, we talk about the grind of a 162 game season, and how you can never get too high or too low. Those words usually ring true across a long season. However, seasons can still crumble very quickly, and that is exactly what happened to the Nats last week. Last Monday, the Nats were […]
The New York Yankees are being sharply criticized, following the passing of this year’s Major League Baseball trade deadline. One MLB insider is bewildered by the team’s actions. That is Joel Sherman of the New York Post, who wasn’t happy the Yankees didn’t bolster the bullpen. “I am blown away, I am blown away that […] The post Why this insider just called out Yankees after trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The George Lombard Jr. era in the Bronx begins on Tuesday night. The New York Yankees have called up Lombard, their top prospect. In the process, the Yankees sent down Anthony Volpe to Triple-A. As Volpe returns to the minors for the second time this year, Yankees manager Aaron Boone is talking about what he […] The post What’s next for Yankees’ Anthony Volpe after George Lombard Jr. promotion? appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Carson Beck will be making his NFL debut in the Arizona Cardinals' preseason opener.
Jonathan Hernández pitched the final two innings of the Dodgers’ loss on Monday night at Wrigley Field, the eighth time in 13 appearances this year he’s finished off a game, most of them lopsided scores. What was notable was Hernández wearing number 26 on Monday, after getting called back up from Triple-A Oklahoma City. That […]
The Braves announced yesterday that Jorge Mateo has been designated for assignment, and Ha-Seong Kim has been reinstated from the Injured List. That was always the likeliest course of action given the $20 million Atlanta paid Kim in the offseason, but it doesn’t appear he’ll be the everyday starter. That title still belongs to rookie […]
Shortly after the August 3 trade deadline, the New York Yankees announced they are calling up top prospect George Lombard Jr. to the major league roster. On Tuesday, manager Aaron Boone opened up a little bit about the type of role Lombard will have for the rest of the 2026 season. While guest appearing on […] The post Aaron Boone teases George Lombard Jr.’s role for rest of Yankees’ season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Checking in with ZiPS to see who made the biggest short-term gains at the trade deadline.
The Arizona Cardinals announced that third-round QB Carson Beck will start for them in Thursday’s Hall of Fame Game. Carson Beck will start at QB for the Cardinals in Thursday’s Hall of Fame game, according to coach Mike LaFleur. pic.twitter.com/FGnYYv8892 — Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) August 4, 2026 Arizona takes on the Carolina Panthers at 8 […] The post Cardinals Announce QB Carson Beck To Start HOF Game appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .