MLB news, Thursday, July 23, 2026
17 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
Luis Robert Jr. drawing preliminary trade interest as Mets weigh deadline options
The Mets have received preliminary trade interest in Luis Robert Jr., per Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic, with the August 3 deadline two weeks away.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Toronto Blue Jays reportedly in sell mode with eight impending free agents
Sitting 9 games under .500, Toronto is expected to move trade chips before the deadline, per MLB Trade Rumors.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Edwin Díaz nearing return to Dodgers bullpen, per Yahoo Sports closer report
Díaz is reportedly progressing through recovery and closing in on a return to Los Angeles, though no timetable or activation date has been announced.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Garrett Crochet talks injury, 2026 struggles, and a new Boston beer partnership
Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet, dealing with an injury that has affected his 2026 performance, spoke with Yahoo Sports about his Boston roots and a new Sam Adams collaboration.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Red Sox flip from sellers to buyers at 52-49 after going 20-3 in last 23 games
Boston has gone from 9.4% playoff odds and last place to a Wild Card spot in weeks, per MLB Trade Rumors, and is reportedly targeting infield, catcher, and right-handed bat help.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Cubs reportedly set to promote James Triantos for his MLB debut, per Baseball America
Per Baseball America's Geoff Pontes, the Cubs are planning to call up infield prospect James Triantos; corresponding roster moves have not yet been disclosed.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Garrett Crochet remains sidelined as Red Sox surge into AL Wild Card race
Crochet has been out since April 25 with shoulder problems, per FanGraphs, while Boston has posted a major league-best 20-3 run to reach the third AL Wild Card spot.
Source · FanGraphs
Orioles claim catcher Yohel Pozo off waivers, designate Johnathan Rodríguez for assignment
Baltimore claimed Pozo from St. Louis and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk while designating outfielder Johnathan Rodríguez for assignment to clear a 40-man spot.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Baltimore Orioles reportedly weighing trade deadline buys despite sitting below .500
Per MLB Trade Rumors, the Orioles are considering buying at the 2026 deadline, 3 games below .500 and 3 games behind Boston for the final AL Wild Card spot.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Reds reportedly open to trading their ace as trade deadline approaches
Cincinnati is reportedly willing to move its ace pitcher with the trade deadline less than two weeks away, per CBS Sports, though no deal has been announced.
Source · CBS Sports
Tigers pitcher Troy Melton flagged as gaining strength ahead of Thursday start vs. Royals
CBS Sports flagged Detroit's Troy Melton as gaining strength as the season progresses, set to start Thursday against Kansas City at Comerica Park.
Source · CBS Sports
Brewers have checked in on Tarik Skubal and Mason Miller ahead of trade deadline
Milwaukee has reportedly made early contact on Tigers ace Tarik Skubal and Padres closer Mason Miller, per MLB.com, though no deal is in place.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Mariners release assistant hitting coach Bobby Magallanes during spring training 2026
The Seattle Mariners are parting ways with assistant hitting coach Bobby Magallanes, per Adam Jude of the Seattle Times.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Tarik Skubal says he wants to stay with Tigers despite Yankees trade rumors
Tigers ace Tarik Skubal publicly stated Thursday that he wants to remain in Detroit through 2026, even as deadline speculation links him to the Yankees.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Red Sox reportedly interested in Angels SS Zach Neto ahead of trade deadline
Boston has expressed interest in Zach Neto per Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic, though whether the Angels will make him available this summer remains unclear.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Tarik Skubal says he regrets skipping an elbow MRI last January
Skubal told The Athletic he felt something was wrong in his elbow in January but skipped an MRI; he underwent treatment for loose bodies in May and missed roughly six weeks.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Athletics reportedly agree to minor league deal with infielder Jonathan Ornelas
Jonathan Ornelas, who opted out of a Yankees Triple-A deal last week, is reportedly headed to Las Vegas on a minor league contract, per Francys Romero.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors