MLB news, Friday, July 31, 2026
15 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
Twins reportedly acquiring LHP A.J. Minter from Mets for prospects Agbayani and Amick
Bob Nightengale, Jeff Passan, and Will Sammon report Minnesota is adding left-handed reliever A.J. Minter; prospects Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick head to New York.
Source · Bob Nightengale · X
Mets reportedly acquire Benny Agbayani's son in trade sending LHP A.J. Minter away
The Mets have reportedly acquired the son of former outfielder Benny Agbayani in a deal sending left-hander A.J. Minter to an unidentified team, per Anthony DiComo.
Source · Anthony DiComo · X
Twins reportedly adding Mets reliever A.J. Minter for prospects Agbayani and Amick
Minnesota is reportedly acquiring left-handed reliever A.J. Minter from the Mets, with prospects Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick heading to New York in return, per Bob Nightengale.
Source · Bob Nightengale · X
Robbie Ray reportedly makes his final Giants start, boosting trade value ahead of deadline
Per Bob Nightengale, Ray's outing against San Diego is reported as his last in a Giants uniform, with a trade said to be imminent — no deal announced.
Source · Bob Nightengale · X
Twins acquire LHP A.J. Minter from the Mets at the trade deadline
Minnesota has acquired left-handed reliever A.J. Minter from the Mets, per ESPN and Twins beat reporter Dan Hayes — with more New York deals reportedly expected.
Source · Dan Hayes · X
Twins prospect Bruin Agbayani, 19, reportedly heading to St. Lucie
Per Jon Heyman, Minnesota's 29th-ranked prospect Bruin Agbayani is reportedly on his way to St. Lucie, with Bobby Valentine offering an endorsement rooted in managing his father Benny.
Source · Jon Heyman · X
Robbie Ray posts 1.26 ERA over his last seven outings for the Giants
The Giants' official account highlighted Ray's recent stretch: 5-0, 43.0 IP, a 1.26 ERA, and 33 strikeouts across seven outings.
Source · San Francisco Giants · X
Carson Whisenhunt reportedly starts Friday for San Francisco against San Diego
Giants beat reporter Susan Slusser reports Whisenhunt is set to take the ball Friday at Petco Park after San Francisco left the starter slot blank.
Source · Susan Slusser · X
Robbie Ray may be traded before the deadline after strong Giants outing
Robbie Ray acknowledged the possibility of a trade after a strong start for San Francisco, per Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, as the deadline approaches.
Source · Susan Slusser · X
Shohei Ohtani returns to leadoff as Dodgers open series against Boston
Dave Roberts said Ohtani will bat first in Friday's bullpen game against the Red Sox, per Dodgers beat reporter Fabian Ardaya.
Source · Fabian Ardaya · X
Curtis Mead dealing with injury, recovery timeline unclear for Tampa Bay
Effectively Wild flagged an injury to Rays infielder Curtis Mead alongside a recovery report, though no diagnosis or timetable has been announced by the club.
Source · FanGraphs
Minnesota Twins reportedly acquire LHP A.J. Minter via trade
The Twins reportedly landed left-hander A.J. Minter in a trade, per beat reporter Dan Hayes, on a Thursday that already ended with a walk-off grand slam.
Source · Dan Hayes · X
Christian Bethancourt hits two homers in Scranton debut after Yankees minor-league signing
Bethancourt went 3-for-4 with two home runs in his first game for Triple-A Scranton; per Yahoo Sports, he could be the Yankees' MLB backup catcher if no catcher is acquired at the deadline.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Twins reportedly taking on remaining $3M+ of A.J. Minter's contract in apparent deal
Per Jon Heyman and Dan Hayes, Minnesota is absorbing the remainder of A.J. Minter's contract this season, pointing to a trade or acquisition agreement whose full terms have not been announced.
Source · Jon Heyman · X
Dodgers reportedly planning to pursue Tigers ace Tarik Skubal via trade or free agency
Per Bob Nightengale, the Dodgers are planning to chase Tarik Skubal via trade or free agency — no deal is in place and the path remains unresolved.
Source · Bob Nightengale · X