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Why an AL East Bidding War May Be Brewing Ahead of Trade Deadline

While it has not gone exactly how many would have predicted, the American League East has once again become one of the most competitive and interesting divisions in all of baseball.

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Rafaela Slams Grand Slam to Extend Red Sox Road Win Streak

The Red Sox? They’re absolutely rolling. Just snagged their 10th straight road victory, a 4-2 win over the Oakland Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Think about the turnaround: this squad was 32-46 not long ago.

Luis Torrens News / Athlon Sports / July 28

MLB Insider Reveals Mets' Stance on Potential Luis Torrens Trade

The New York Mets' dismal 2026 season has positioned them as sellers with the Aug. 3 trade deadline now less than one week away. Several players have drawn interest from other teams, including catchers Francisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 28

Red Sox eager to continue road success in matchup vs. A's

Ceddanne Rafaela's first career grand slam narrowly made it over the wall, but those few inches continued the winning ways of the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox will look to defeat the Athletics for the second straight night when the teams square off on Tuesday at West Sacramento, Calif.

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The 'Home Run leaders by MLB team' quiz

How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Jameson Taillon News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 28

Why Jameson Taillon Could Join Athletics' Rotation

One of the biggest disappointments of the 2026 season thus far has been the A's rotation. They opened the season with a rotation that looked somewhat competitive, but they have proven otherwise.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 28

Athletics' Skid Continues Back Home: Key Takeaways From Ugly Loss

The Athletics were simply unable to get the job done back home. This team cannot get off the ground, and as a result, many already believe the season is over.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / July 28

4 Under-the-Radar Stars Who Could Be Moved at the Trade Deadline

Where is Tarik Skubal going? Is Mason Miller on the move? Will the Nationals actually trade CJ Abrams? MLB trade deadline talk gets stale fast, because the same names get floated over and over.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / July 28

How Athletics Can Steal Momentum During Red Sox Series

The Athletics have a lot of work to do if they hope to win their first series in 44 days. It has been a train wreck, to say the least, for the Athletics in the last month or so.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 28

MLB roundup: Marlins end 12-game skid by overtaking Phillies in ninth

Griffin Conine's walk-off single capped a three-run ninth inning for the Miami Marlins, who snapped a franchise-record 12-game losing streak with an 8-7 win over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Monday.

Curtis Mead News / Field Level Media / July 28

2B Curtis Mead (wrist) leaves Red Sox debut; X-rays negative

Curtis Mead didn't make it all the way through his Boston Red Sox debut on Monday, but the team is hopeful his injury isn't serious. The second baseman was plunked on the left wrist by a fastball from Athletics right-hander Jack Perkins in the fourth inning of Boston's 4-2 victory at West Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 28

Ceddanne Rafaela's grand slam sends Red Sox past Athletics

Ceddanne Rafaela smacked his first career grand slam and the scorching Boston Red Sox won for the 18th time in 20 games, beating the Athletics 4-2 on Monday in West Sacramento, Calif.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / July 28

Grand Slam Sinks A’s Against Red Sox

The A’s got a great pitching performance from their starting pitcher tonight. Unfortunately one swing of the bat was enough for the surging Red Sox to get past the Athletics tonight in the series opener in Sacramento.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / July 28

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Soto, Bellinger, Langeliers

Yankees fans received some clarity on a return date for outfielder Cody Bellinger. As for the Mets, Juan Soto spoke and reiterated his hopes that he can return again & play before the 2026 season concludes.

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Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 27

ClutchPoints 2026 MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 22: Every team’s trade deadline needs

The 2026 MLB trade deadline is on August 3, with contenders and pretenders getting ready to separate. There was already one big move, with the Boston Red Sox sending Connelly Early to the Washington Nationals for Curtis Mead.

Nick Kurtz News / Athlon Sports / July 27

Athletics Reveal Reason Behind Nick Kurtz's Removal From Lineup

Athletics' first baseman Nick Kurtz was noticeably absence from the lineup prior to the team's series opener against the Boston Red Sox on Monday. Kurtz has continued Rookie of the Year Award winning play from the 2025 season into 2026.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 27

Shea Langeliers, Mark Leiter Jr. To Undergo Surgeries

Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers will undergo surgery to repair a meniscus tear in his right knee, relays Martín Gallegos of MLB.com. Reliever Mark Leiter Jr.

Jameson Taillon News / New Baseball Media / July 27

2026 Transactions: Cubs DFA Jameson Taillon

In a year where injuries have struck the Cubs’ rotation with great force, Jameson Taillon’s 2026 season was marred by injury and, at times, an inability to give the club length in the rotation.

Athletics News / The Lead / July 27

Red Sox’s 15-Game Win Streak Completely Rewrote Trade Deadline

From June 25 through July 22, the Boston Red Sox ripped off 15 straight wins, tying a franchise record first set in 1946. It became the second-longest winning streak of the decade behind the 2021 Cardinals’ 17-gamer.

Matt Olson News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 27

Braves star Matt Olson reveals his secret for never missing games

The fans of the Atlanta Braves watched one of their greats enter the Baseball Hall of Fame this past weekend. Former Brave Andruw Jones was just inducted into the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / July 27

Brewers Take Another Big Step to Enhance Alumni-Fan Relationship

On Friday, right-hander Yovani Gallardo got the start a little after 6pm CST in Milwaukee. Outfielder Ryan Braun got robbed of a hard single to left early on in the game while general manager Doug Melvin looked on.

Matt Krook News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 27

Nationals Designate Matt Krook For Assignment

The Nationals announced that right-hander Paxton Schultz has been recalled from Triple-A Rochester. In a corresponding move, left-hander Matt Krook has been designated for assignment.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 27

A’s To Designate Geoff Hartlieb For Assignment

The Athletics are designating right-hander Geoff Hartlieb for assignment. The team has to formally announce the move, but it’s listed on the transaction log at MLB.com.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 27

Three short-term replacements for Jameson Taillon in Cubs rotation

With the Chicago Cubs in the thick of a postseason race, continuing to send veteran right-hander Jameson Taillon to the mound may no longer be a suitable option.

Shea Langeliers' injury makes him a bust for A's and his trade value

Chicago Cubs: Good news on Daniel Palencia and the bullpen in general

Jameson Taillon's future with Cubs should be in doubt after rough outing vs. Pirates

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Athletics News / Just Baseball / July 27

Ranking the Top Rental Bats on the Trade Block

In just one week (already!), the 2026 MLB trade deadline will be upon us, and this year’s happenings are sure to be just as hectic and wild as they always are.