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The Mariners released Mitch Garver and Rob Refsnyder as they reshaped their roster following the trade deadline.

Seattle will replace Refsnyder with newly acquired outfielder Taylor Ward, while catcher Jhonny Pereda is being recalled to take Garver’s roster spot.

The moves clear space for Seattle’s newest addition while giving Pereda another opportunity at the major league level.

#Mariners #MitchGarver #RobRefsnyder #MLBNews #SeaUsRise

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Freddy Peralta will make his Rays debut Tuesday night against the Rockies at Coors Field.

The two-time All-Star joined Tampa Bay after going 5-9 with a 4.99 ERA in 22 starts for the Mets. “Now, I belong here,” Peralta said as he embraced a fresh start with the AL-leading Rays.

Tampa Bay is betting its pitching staff can help Peralta rediscover his top form before October.

#RaysUp #FreddyPeralta #Rockies #MLB #Baseball

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The Royals activated Bobby Witt Jr. from the injured list ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Twins.

Witt had been sidelined since July 21 with lower-back tightness. The three-time All-Star returns hitting .279 with 13 home runs and an AL-leading 30 stolen bases through 94 games, while Kansas City designated Matt Strahm and Andrew Velazquez for assignment.

Witt’s return restores Kansas City’s most dynamic player as the Royals enter the season’s final stretch.

#Royals #BobbyWittJr #MLB #MLBNews #RoyalsBaseball

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The 38-year-old owns a 3.96 ERA with 135 strikeouts in 113⅔ innings this season. “I want to be here, I believe in this group,” deGrom said, reaffirming his desire to help Texas contend.

His decision keeps the Rangers’ ace in place as they attempt to climb back into the AL West race.

#Rangers #JacobDeGrom #MLB #MLBNews #StraightUpTX

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The ceremony is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 7, before Philadelphia’s game against Toronto. Utley will become the 51st inductee after spending 13 seasons with the Phillies, winning the 2008 World Series and earning six All-Star selections.

The honor permanently recognizes one of the defining players from the greatest era in modern Phillies history.

#Phillies #ChaseUtley #RingTheBell #MLB #PhilliesAlumni

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Washington acquired Josh Hartle, Will Dion, Kendeglys Virguez and Nick Mitchell for Griffin, who had rebuilt his value after returning from Japan. “At the end of the day, we thought that this was the best thing to do,” Nationals president Paul Toboni said.

The deal strengthens Washington’s farm system while giving Cleveland an immediate rotation upgrade for its playoff push.

#Nationals #Guardians #FosterGriffin #MLBTradeDeadline #MLB

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Cincinnati traded Nathaniel Lowe and Caleb Ferguson while adding Juan Brito, pitching prospect Alejandro Rivera and $250,000 in international bonus space. Brady Singer, Tyler Stephenson, Eugenio Suárez, Brock Burke and Pierce Johnson all remained after Nick Krall said the right offers “just weren’t there.”

Sitting 5½ games out of a Wild Card spot, Cincinnati chose to preserve its recent momentum rather than force unfavorable deals.

#Reds #ATOBTTR #MLB #TradeDeadline #MLBTrades

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Alec Burleson celebrated staying with the Cardinals by delivering the first three-homer game of his career.

Hours after the trade deadline passed, Burleson launched three two-run homers and powered St. Louis to a 13-7 victory over the Yankees. He became the first National League player to record a three-homer game at Yankee Stadium since Interleague Play began in 1997.

Burleson’s historic performance offered an immediate reminder of why St. Louis chose to keep him.

#STLCards #AlecBurleson #Cardinals #MLB #Baseball

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Mickey Moniak has reportedly agreed to a two-year, $16.25 million extension with the Rockies through 2028.

Moniak celebrated with his 18th home run Monday and is now hitting .277 with 49 RBIs. “It’d mean the world for me to be part of a resurgence of Rockies baseball,” the 28-year-old said after remaining in Colorado through the deadline.

The deal keeps a productive middle-of-the-order bat and clubhouse leader in Colorado’s developing core.

#Rockies #MickeyMoniak #MLB #MLBNews #RockiesBaseball

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Tarik Skubal will make his Dodgers debut tonight against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.

The two-time Cy Young winner enters his first start for Los Angeles with a 2.79 ERA, 116 strikeouts and only 14 walks across 96⅔ innings this season. “It was Skubal or nothing,” manager Dave Roberts said of the Dodgers’ deadline approach.

Skubal’s arrival gives the Dodgers another October-caliber ace as they pursue a third consecutive championship.

#Dodgers #TarikSkubal #Cubs #MLB #DodgersBaseball

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The Padres doubled down on their playoff push by acquiring starters Robbie Ray and Casey Mize at the trade deadline.

San Diego surrendered three of its top nine prospects for the two pending free agents, choosing rotation help over another left-handed bat. “We’re trying to win,” A.J. Preller said. “We don’t apologize for it.”

Keeping Mason Miller and Adrian Morejon intact gives the Padres a stronger rotation without sacrificing the bullpen they hope can carry them in October.

#Padres #FriarFaithful #MLB #TradeDeadline #MLBTrades

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Buster Posey says the Giants’ busy trade deadline was a retooling—not a complete rebuild.

San Francisco moved six major leaguers, including Robbie Ray, Heliot Ramos and Luis Arraez, while acquiring eight young players and five pitchers. “We’re not satisfied with the way that we’ve played,” Posey said, highlighting pitching prospect Ramon Marquez as a key addition.

The Giants are betting this prospect haul can accelerate their return to contention without tearing down the entire core.

#SFGiants #BusterPosey #MLB #TradeDeadline #MLBTrades

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The Brewers made an aggressive push for Tarik Skubal before the Tigers ultimately traded the two-time AL Cy Young winner to the Dodgers.

Milwaukee reportedly offered three hitting prospects, including No. 18 overall prospect Luis Peña and at least one other Top 100 talent, but Detroit wanted a controllable major league pitcher included. Brewers president Matt Arnold said the club was prepared to “push a lot of chips in.”

Missing on Skubal hurts twice for Milwaukee, which could now face him during a potential postseason matchup with Los Angeles.

#Brewers #TarikSkubal #Dodgers #MLB #MLBTrades

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Orioles executive Mike Elias insists Baltimore has not abandoned its postseason push despite a sell-heavy trade deadline.

After dealing Adley Rutschman, Taylor Ward and Dean Kremer, Elias said the Orioles remain “a very good team” and added, “We’re going to be playing for the postseason the rest of the way.” Baltimore entered Tuesday just 2.5 games behind the final AL Wild Card spot.

The Orioles are betting their remaining roster and incoming young talent can keep them competitive while strengthening the franchise’s future.

#Orioles #Birdland #MLB #MLBNews #TradeDeadline

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George Springer was left in tears after the Blue Jays traded Kevin Gausman to the Cubs.

Daulton Varsho said he, Springer and Gausman “broke down crying” on Toronto’s team plane after learning the veteran starter had been dealt. Springer ultimately remained with the Blue Jays despite speculation that he could also be moved.

The emotional reaction showed how deeply Gausman’s departure affected a Toronto clubhouse being reshaped for the future.

#BlueJays #GeorgeSpringer #KevinGausman #MLB #TradeDeadline

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The Reds recalled right-hander Chase Petty and outfielder Héctor Rodríguez from Triple-A Louisville, with Petty’s move retroactive to Aug. 3.

Petty has posted a 4.50 ERA over 30 MLB innings this season, while Rodríguez earned his promotion after hitting 27 home runs with an .880 OPS in 104 Triple-A games.

Cincinnati is giving two young players another opportunity to make an impact down the stretch.

#Reds #ATOBTTR #ChasePetty #HectorRodriguez #MLBNews

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MLB announced its July award winners, led by dominant months from Dylan Cease and Yordan Alvarez.

Cease posted a 1.00 ERA with 46 strikeouts, while Alvarez hit .360 with nine homers. The other winners were Chris Sale, CJ Abrams, Aroldis Chapman, Mason Miller, Chase DeLauter and Esmerlyn Valdez—who led all rookies with eight home runs and 25 RBIs.

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The Red Sox made their biggest deadline move by acquiring three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman from the Orioles.

Boston sent Anthony Eyanson, Kyson Witherspoon, Enddy Azocar, Carlos Narvaez and a player to be named later to Baltimore while also receiving Jake Rogers. “We were aggressive in bringing players in,” Craig Breslow said, emphasizing Boston’s goal of competing for a World Series.

Rutschman gives the surging Red Sox a major upgrade behind the plate for the stretch run.

#RedSox #Orioles #AdleyRutschman #MLBTradeDeadline #MLB

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The Yankees remain optimistic Aaron Judge will return this season, but Brian Cashman admitted nothing can be ruled out.

Judge has not played since May 31 and still has not resumed baseball activities while recovering from a stress fracture in his right first rib. His next imaging will determine when he can begin ramping up, leaving New York without a firm timetable for its captain’s return.

Judge’s uncertain status makes the additions of Luis Garcia Jr. and Heliot Ramos even more important for a struggling Yankees offense.

#Yankees #AaronJudge #MLB #MLBNews #RepBX

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Tigers president Scott Harris defended Detroit’s return for Tarik Skubal and rejected criticism that the club traded its ace too early.

Harris said the Dodgers’ package of Zyhir Hope, River Ryan and Brady Smith represented the strongest offer available after aggressive negotiations. Skubal leaves Detroit with a 2.79 ERA and 116 strikeouts across 96⅔ innings this season.

The success of Detroit’s deadline will ultimately depend on whether its new prospects develop into foundational major league players.

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