MLB news, Saturday, July 18, 2026
16 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
Nationals rout Athletics 23-4 to open the second half at Sutter Health Park
Washington handed the A's a 23-4 loss in the first game of the second half, per Yahoo Sports, with starter Gage Jump lasting only 3.2 innings.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Braves' trade deadline focus reportedly on offense, not starting pitching
Per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Atlanta's early deadline work has centered on the lineup rather than the rotation, though a starter addition remains a possibility.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Luis Arraez ranked the top MLB trade deadline candidate, per Yahoo Sports
Yahoo Sports lists the Giants second baseman first among 25 potential deadline targets, citing his expiring contract, San Francisco's record, and his strong performance.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Guardians' CJ Kayfus undergoes season-ending ankle surgery after Triple-A injury
The Guardians announced Kayfus sustained a right ankle fracture and ligament damage in a Triple-A game, underwent surgery, and will miss the rest of 2026.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Pirates select RHP Khristian Curtis ahead of doubleheader vs. Guardians
Pittsburgh selected the contract of right-hander Khristian Curtis prior to Saturday's twin bill with Cleveland, per MLB Trade Rumors, with roster moves clearing the path for his arrival.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Yankees reportedly eyeing an All-Star catcher ahead of MLB trade deadline
Per CBS Sports, the Yankees are said to be targeting an All-Star catcher with roughly two weeks before the deadline; no player, team, or price has been reported.
Source · CBS Sports
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. placed on 10-day IL with strained right adductor
The Diamondbacks placed Lourdes Gurriel Jr. on the 10-day IL with a strained right adductor — his third injury absence of 2026, per the club announcement.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Julio Rodriguez activated from concussion IL by Seattle Mariners
The Mariners announced Rodriguez's activation from the 7-day concussion IL, with Miles Mastrobuoni designated for assignment in the corresponding move.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Yankees reportedly eyeing an All-Star catcher ahead of the trade deadline
New York is said to be targeting a catcher with All-Star credentials before the deadline, per CBS Sports, though no deal or specific name has been reported.
Source · CBS Sports
Cubs acquire Aaron Civale from Athletics for minor leaguer Aiden Moffett
Chicago lands right-hander Aaron Civale from the Athletics for minor league pitcher Aiden Moffett plus cash, per the club announcement — his second stint with the Cubs.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Athletics designate Joey Meneses for assignment ahead of Saturday's game vs. Nationals
The Athletics reportedly designated 1B Joey Meneses for assignment, per MLB Trade Rumors, giving the club five days to trade or waive him.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Blue Jays beat White Sox 1-0 in game delayed by Joe Carter statue ceremony
Toronto edged Chicago 1-0 in a two-hour, seven-minute pitchers' duel at Rogers Centre, per Yahoo Sports, after a statue-unveiling ceremony pushed first pitch back 40 minutes.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Wilyer Abreu hits home runs in back-to-back games as Red Sox win 12 straight
Boston has won 12 consecutive games, with Wilyer Abreu homering in back-to-back contests — the first Red Sox player to do so since June 2016, per MLB.com.
Source · MLB.com
Cardinals trade Chris Roycroft to Rays, who option him to Triple-A Durham
St. Louis dealt RHP Chris Roycroft to Tampa Bay for a player to be named later or cash, per both clubs; the Rays completed the deal July 18 by sending RHP Trey Pooser to St. Louis.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Pirates re-sign Dominic Fletcher to minor league deal after brief split
Pittsburgh has re-signed outfielder Dominic Fletcher to a minor league agreement roughly two weeks after releasing him, per his MLB.com transactions tracker; no 40-man addition has been reported.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Orioles sign Kyle Bradish to five-year, $90MM extension through 2031
Baltimore signed right-hander Kyle Bradish to a five-year, $90MM extension through 2031, covering two arbitration years and three free-agent seasons.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors