MLB news, Tuesday, August 4, 2026
25 full Posterior articles, with the original source linked.
Casey Mize dealt to Padres for Kash Mayfield, Jackson Wolf, and Gage Workman
The San Diego Padres reportedly received right-hander Casey Mize from the Detroit Tigers on Monday for pitching prospects Kash Mayfield and Jackson Wolf, plus infielder Gage Workman.
Source · FanGraphs
Padres fall to Diamondbacks 5-1, dropping two games back of final NL Wild Card spots
San Diego lost to Arizona 5-1, falling two games behind both the Phillies and Diamondbacks for the last two NL Wild Card berths, with trade deadline reinforcements reportedly on the way.
Source · AJ Cassavell · X
George Lombard Jr. called up by Yankees as top prospect reaches the majors
The Yankees are reportedly promoting top prospect George Lombard Jr. to the major leagues, per beat reporter Bryan Hoch, with no club announcement yet.
Source · Bryan Hoch · X
James Wood exits Monday with left oblique issue, MRI scheduled
James Wood left Monday's game in the eighth inning with a left oblique issue; an MRI is scheduled and a multi-week absence is feared, per Yahoo Sports.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Red Sox reportedly upgrade catcher via trade as Orioles appear to be selling
Boston has reportedly addressed its catching position through a trade with Baltimore, per Baseball Prospectus, with the Orioles said to have received a significant return.
Source · Baseball Prospectus
Braves keep Ha-Seong Kim and Sean Murphy as deadline trades reshape roster
Atlanta completed trades of Joey Bart and Eli White at the deadline, per Yahoo Sports, leaving Ha-Seong Kim and Sean Murphy with the club — though a rotation hole reportedly remains unaddressed.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Alec Burleson hits 3 homers, says he's relieved to stay with Cardinals
Alec Burleson homered three times and expressed relief at remaining in St. Louis amid trade speculation, per Cardinals beat reporter Derrick Goold.
Source · Derrick Goold · X
Cardinals players describe trade deadline deals as sad but expected
Cardinals players reportedly reacted to trade deadline moves with sadness but not surprise, per Cardinals beat reporter Derrick Goold, as the club sits 26 games back in the NL Central.
Source · Derrick Goold · X
Cardinals trade Lars Nootbaar, signaling a rebuild timeline shift
St. Louis reportedly dealt Lars Nootbaar in a move Cardinals beat reporter Derrick Goold frames as a deliberate signal about the club's competitive timeline.
Source · Derrick Goold · X
Phillies add bat and bullpen arms at deadline but pass on starting pitcher
Philadelphia reportedly added a bat and bullpen arms at the trade deadline but did not acquire a starting pitcher, per Todd Zolecki.
Source · Todd Zolecki · X
Brewers GM acknowledges missing Trade Deadline targets, multiple moves still made
Milwaukee's front office reportedly admitted falling short on some deadline pursuits while completing multiple moves before the cutoff, per Adam McCalvy.
Source · Adam McCalvy · X
Twins reportedly add three pitchers in reversal of last year's fire-sale approach
The Twins reportedly acquired three pitchers targeting a first playoff appearance since 2023, per Dan Hayes, though the club has not announced the moves.
Source · Dan Hayes · X
Mets trade deadline described as "extremely busy" with apparent internal approval
Mets beat reporter Anthony DiComo reported on what he called an extremely busy New York trade deadline, including a quote suggesting team approval of the moves made.
Source · Anthony DiComo · X
Cubs reportedly acquire Kevin Gausman at trade deadline, landing a long-pursued target
The Chicago Cubs have reportedly acquired starter Kevin Gausman at the trade deadline, per Patrick Mooney, with the right-hander described as a long-pursued target by the organization.
Source · Patrick Mooney · X
Phillies trade deadline has "a lot of moving pieces," per Todd Zolecki
Phillies beat reporter Todd Zolecki is teasing a story on multiple moving pieces at Philadelphia's trade deadline; no specific transactions have been detailed.
Source · Todd Zolecki · X
Phillies acquire Luis Arraez and two relievers at trade deadline, pass on starting pitcher
Philadelphia reportedly acquired Arraez and two relievers before yesterday's deadline; team president Dave Dombrowski said he likes the haul, though no starter was added.
Source · Todd Zolecki · X
Brewers scout compares pitching prospect Brandon Sproat to Corbin Burnes' 2019 breakout
A scout quoted by Zach Sweet reportedly called Sproat's early development better than Burnes' was in 2019, with Milwaukee using that framing to encourage the prospect to keep going.
Source · Adam McCalvy · X
Lars Nootbaar reportedly informed by Cardinals manager Oli Marmol that he is being traded
Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar appears to have been told by manager Oli Marmol during a pregame workout in New York that he is leaving the club, per Derrick Goold.
Source · Derrick Goold · X
Alex Wood oblique concern raised by Nationals beat reporter after Game 114
Mark Zuckerman flagged concern about pitcher Alex Wood's oblique after Game 114; no diagnosis, IL placement, or roster move has been reported.
Source · Mark Zuckerman · X
Mets to promote LHP Jefry Yan for MLB debut before Tuesday's game vs. Guardians
The Mets are reportedly promoting left-hander Jefry Yan for his MLB debut before Tuesday's game against Cleveland, per Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com.
Source · MLB Trade Rumors
Cade Horton's 2026 season is over after forearm strain ended his year at two starts
Horton's season ended April 4 per FanGraphs, part of a Cubs rotation that has cycled through injuries all year while Chicago sits +1.0 above the wild card cut line.
Source · FanGraphs
Salvador Perez becomes the Kansas City Royals' all-time franchise home run leader
The Royals announced a pregame celebration for Perez after he set the franchise's all-time home run record, with tickets available for as low as $13.
Source · Kansas City Royals · X
Brewers acquire Bo Naylor from Cleveland, assign catcher to Triple-A Nashville
Milwaukee reportedly acquired C Bo Naylor and RP Codi Heuer from Cleveland at the deadline, flipped Heuer to Baltimore for cash, and sent Naylor to Triple-A Nashville.
Source · Yahoo Sports
Reds recall Chase Petty and Héctor Rodríguez from Triple-A Louisville
Cincinnati recalled RHP Chase Petty (retroactive to August 3) and OF Héctor Rodríguez from Triple-A Louisville, per the club's announcement.
Source · Cincinnati Reds · X
Héctor arrives: Cincinnati Reds welcome a new face to the major leagues
The Cincinnati Reds announced Héctor's arrival in the majors via the club's official account, though his full name, position, and roster details remain unreported.
Source · Cincinnati Reds · X