MLB news, Wednesday, July 15, 2026
11 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
Angels fire GM Perry Minasian, replace him with John Mozeliak as deadline approaches
The Angels dismissed Perry Minasian in late June 2026 and installed former Cardinals front office chief John Mozeliak as interim baseball operations consultant, per MLB Trade Rumors.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
George Lombard Jr. hits second rehab homer as Yankees SS works back
Yankees shortstop prospect George Lombard Jr. homered in his second rehab game, per Yahoo Sports, though his injury and timeline remain unreported.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Gage Jump is making nine starts count for the Athletics
Called up from Triple-A Las Vegas in late May, Athletics southpaw Gage Jump has posted a 3.51 ERA and a 3.31 FIP over 48 2/3 innings across nine starts, per FanGraphs.
Source · FanGraphs
Astros trading Lance McCullers Jr. and Colton Gordon to Brewers
Houston is reportedly sending RHP Lance McCullers Jr. and LHP Colton Gordon to Milwaukee; McCullers waived his no-trade clause and the Astros are expected to pay down part of his remaining deal.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Brewers reportedly finalizing deal for Lance McCullers Jr. and Colton Gordon
Milwaukee is said to be closing in on a trade for RHP Lance McCullers Jr. and LHP Colton Gordon from Houston; McCullers has reportedly waived his no-trade clause, though neither club has confirmed.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Giants outright Eric Cerantola to Triple-A Sacramento after he clears waivers
San Francisco outrighted RHP Eric Cerantola to Triple-A Sacramento after he cleared waivers unclaimed, per Susan Slusser of The San Francisco Chronicle, dropping the 40-man to 39.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Pavin Smith outrighted to Triple-A Reno after clearing waivers
The Diamondbacks announced Smith cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Reno; he is unlikely to elect free agency given the salary he would forfeit.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Byron Buxton reportedly a likely trade candidate ahead of Aug. 3 deadline
Yahoo Sports names Byron Buxton a likely trade target for contenders ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline; the Twins have not announced any move.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Bruce Zimmermann elects free agency after Cardinals outright and waiver clear
Bruce Zimmermann elected free agency after the Cardinals outrighted him to Triple-A and he cleared waivers, ending a big-league stint that lasted exactly one day.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Tommy White called up by Athletics for MLB debut Friday vs. Nationals
The A's are reportedly selecting infielder Tommy White for Friday's series opener, his major league debut, per ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Diamondbacks place Tommy Troy on 10-day IL with AC joint sprain in right shoulder
Arizona placed rookie OF Tommy Troy on the 10-day injured list retroactive to July 12, per MLB Trade Rumors; a corresponding roster move is not expected until Friday.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors