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Phillies' trade target could be a game-changer

With left fielder Max Kepler struggling, the Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly among teams interested in dealing for Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan.

Guardians executive opens up about Emmanuel Clase investigation, what comes next

Pirates reportedly have high asking price for David Bednar

One trade each American League team must make

One trade each National League team must make

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The 'Four-home run games in MLB history' quiz

How many of the 18 Major League Baseball players in the Live Ball-Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker / July 29

Teammate discusses which Ryne Sandberg qualities current Cubs possess

Ryne Sandberg's death on Monday has at least one former teammate talking about the qualities the Hall of Famer possessed on the field and which Chicago Cubs are carrying on his legacy.

One trade each National League team must make

Cubs in danger of making enormous trade-deadline mistake

Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg dies after battle with cancer

Who are the early favorites for all the 2025 MLB awards?

The 'National League MVPs' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / July 29

Pirates reportedly have high asking price for David Bednar

If teams want to acquire Pirates closer David Bednar ahead of the July 31 trade deadline, they will reportedly need to pay a steep price.

Andrew McCutchen's late homer helps Pirates edge Giants

Justin Verlander, Giants face tall task in ascending Pirates

Pirates' Paul Skenes continues to make Cy Young case with dominant July

25 MLB players who could be dealt at or before the trade deadline

The 'Most recent Rookie of the Year for each MLB franchise' quiz

Rafael Devers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Multiple 100-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

29 active players knocked in 100 or more runs in a season more than once. How many of the 29 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Splash Hit all-time leaders' quiz

The 'MLB active playoff home run leaders' quiz

The 'MLB ballpark names' quiz

Minnesota Twins News / Yardbarker / July 29

Byron Buxton reiterates desire to remain with Twins for life

On Monday, Byron Buxton reaffirmed his desire not to leave Minnesota in a one-on-one interview with Chris Rose.

Twins All-Star OF Byron Buxton (rib cartilage) day-to-day

Tigers to place righty on 60-day IL, outfielder on 10-day IL

Tigers to add rotation depth, acquire right-hander from Twins

Who are the early favorites for all the 2025 MLB awards?

The 'Most recent cycle by MLB franchise' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 29

Guardians All-Star drawing interest from several contenders

Guardians All-Star OF drawing interest from several World Series contenders

The Cleveland Guardians could look significantly different come Thursday evening.

Guardians executive opens up about Emmanuel Clase investigation, what comes next

Marlins OF could easily solve Guardians' power drought

Defunct MLB stadiums we wish were still around

The '2025 American League All-Stars' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 29

Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg dies after battle with cancer

Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg lost his battle with cancer on Monday. He was 65 years old.

Teammates and opponents remember the Baseball Hall of Famer

Sandberg’s health was worst-kept secret at HOF induction weekend

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / July 29

Mets' Mark Vientos addresses being subject of trade rumors

Mets' Mark Vientos addresses being subject of rumors ahead of trade deadline

Vientos crushed his first career grand slam in what became the Mets' 7-6 loss at the San Diego Padres on Monday evening.

One trade each National League team must make

Top moments from 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame inductions

Pete Alonso's game-saving catch seals sixth straight win for Mets

The 20 greatest MLB managers who never won a World Series

The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / July 29

Phillies star confronted MLB commissioner in team clubhouse

When Rob Manfred visited the Phillies last week, he did anything but strengthen his relations.

Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh continues his AL MVP push

Why Bo Bichette's stellar play could ultimately cost the Blue Jays

Key Royals starter to miss remainder of season with rotator cuff strain

Cubs agree to a contract extension with POBO Jed Hoyer

Nationals suffer brutal blow with prospect to undergo Tommy John surgery

2025 Speedway Classic shatters 70-year MLB attendance record

Emmanuel Clase News / Yardbarker / July 29

Guardians executive opens up about Emmanuel Clase investigation, what comes next

Emmanuel Clase is officially off the trading block, and not for the reasons the Cleveland Guardians might have hoped.

The three-time All-Star was placed on administrative leave amid MLB's inquiry

Videos emerge of some very questionable pitches from Clase

Another Guardians pitcher was target of betting probe earlier this month

Infielder got a lifetime ban last year for betting on baseball

Umpire was fired, but not banned, over his gambling accounts

Latest gambling allegations highlight growing problem in professional sports

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 29

One trade each American League team must make

With the upcoming MLB trade deadline in mind, Yardbarker's MLB writers looked at identifying one trade each AL club must make in the coming days.

One trade each NL team must make

Tigers scare buyers days before deadline

Pitching acquisitions unlikely to be enough for slumping Detroit

Brewers to acquire veteran catcher in a deal with the Rays

Yankees trading for this Rockies reliever would be a big mistake

Reporter details Red Sox's updated stance on trading star outfielder

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 28

Tigers scare buyers days before MLB trade deadline

In an unwelcome development in the ninth inning of the Tigers' 5-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks Monday night in Detroit, reliever Will Vest plunked third baseman Eugenio Suarez on the hand with a 96-mph fastball.

Tigers' Troy Melton dominates Diamondbacks, earns first career win

Pitching acquisitions unlikely to be enough for slumping Tigers

Royals acquire outfield help in perplexing trade with Diamondbacks

25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half

The 'Last 40-home run season by MLB team' quiz

Travis Sykora News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 28

Nationals pitching prospect set to undergo Tommy John surgery

Nationals suffer brutal blow with pitching prospect set to undergo Tommy John surgery

He will miss the remainder of this season and probably all of 2026 as well.

Astros look to get back to winning ways at home vs. Nationals

Yankees add needed infielder in trade with Nationals

Three trade destinations for Nationals All-Star MacKenzie Gore

Defunct MLB stadiums we wish were still around

The '2019 Washington Nationals World Series roster' quiz

Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 28

Key Royals starter to miss remainder of season with rotator cuff strain

He noted that he had been pitching through a stiff shoulder for “a good portion of the season,” but what he felt on Saturday was worse than stiffness.

Royals' latest extension may set the stage for active offseason

Royals acquire outfield help in perplexing trade with Diamondbacks

One trade each American League team must make

25 MLB players who might be fantasy league winners in the second half

The 'MLB active wins leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 28

Pitching acquisitions unlikely to be enough for slumping Tigers

The Detroit Tigers made their first move ahead of the Thursday, July 31, 6 p.m. ET MLB trade deadline. But instead of creating a splash, the transaction might barely make a ripple.

Tigers' needs even more apparent after loss to Blue Jays

Tigers explode for best offensive performance in weeks, snap losing skid

Blue Jays trade deadline target: Merrill Kelly

The 20 greatest MLB managers who never won a World Series

The 'Most recent cycle by MLB franchise' quiz

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The 'NFL stadium names' quiz

The 'NFL all-time touchdown receptions leaders' quiz

The 'MLB mascot names' quiz

The 'NBA Summer League MVPs' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 28

Cubs agree to a contract extension with POBO Jed Hoyer

Hoyer’s previous contract, which he signed when he took over from Theo Epstein as Chicago’s chief baseball decision maker after the 2020 season, would have expired at the end of the 2025 campaign.

One trade each National League team must make

25 MLB players who could be dealt at or before the trade deadline

The '1984 Chicago Cubs' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 28

Could wheeler-dealer Yankees replace Anthony Volpe at shortstop?

The New York Yankees, who recently traded for infielders Ryan McMahon and Amed Rosario, are reportedly in the market for another infielder.

One trade each American League team must make

One trade each National League team must make

25 MLB players who could be dealt at or before the trade deadline

Ryan McMahon 'looks great' as Yankees open 4-game set vs. Rays

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 28

The 2025 Speedway Classic shatters 70-year MLB attendance record

The 2025 Speedway Classic will be the first American or National League game ever played in Tennessee.

One trade each National League team must make

The 20 greatest MLB managers who never won a World Series

The 'Cy Young Award winners' quiz

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 28

Three-time All-Star placed on administrative leave amid MLB's betting investigation

A three-time All-Star reliever has been placed on administrative leave amid MLB's investigation into sports betting.

One trade each American League team must make

25 MLB players who could be dealt at or before the trade deadline

The 'Cleveland's 1997 World Series roster' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 28

One trade each National League team must make

With the upcoming MLB trade deadline in mind, Yardbarker's MLB writers looked at identifying one trade each NL club must make in the coming days.

Pirates could shake up MLB trade deadline by holding onto top target

Tigers may regret their approach to MLB trade deadline

Athletics' Nick Kurtz makes MLB history vs. Astros

25 MLB players who could be dealt at or before the trade deadline

The 'MLB stolen base leaders since 1990' quiz

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / July 28

Reporter details Red Sox's updated stance on trading star outfielder

This is a major update regarding the Red Sox star.

After beating Dodgers, Red Sox turn attention to Minnesota

Red Sox fans have one major concern after series win over Dodgers

Red Sox place infielder Marcelo Mayer on IL

Defunct MLB stadiums we wish were still around

The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / July 28

Dodgers facing trade decision amid Blake Snell news

Dodgers facing potential trade decision amid Blake Snell news

Snell was placed on the injured list on April 6 (retroactive to April 3) with left shoulder inflammation after experiencing discomfort during a bullpen session.

Dustin May Being Scouted For Potential Trade

Three historic trades that led to World Series titles

One trade each National League team must make

25 MLB players who could be dealt at or before the trade deadline

The 'Left-handed Cy Young Award winners' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / July 28

Why SS Bo Bichette's stellar play could cost Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays have the best record in Major League Baseball. Depth contributions throughout the lineup and on the pitching staff are a major factor

25 MLB players who could be dealt at or before the trade deadline

Top moments from 2025 Baseball Hall of Fame inductions

All signs point to Yankees moving on from Anthony Volpe

Red Sox fans have one major concern after series win over Dodgers