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A's star Nick Kurtz (forearm) avoids serious injury after HBP

Athletics All-Star first baseman Nick Kurtz received a clean MRI of his left forearm on Thursday and is in the starting lineup for the contest against the visiting Boston Red Sox.

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2026 Transactions: Orioles Trade for Rogers, Athletics Claim Thomas

We did see a trade take place during the daytime hours of July 30. Baltimore, with multiple catchers on the IL, acquired Jake Rogers. The Athletics, meanwhile, claimed former Rule 5 pick Connor Thomas from the Atlanta Braves.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 30

Cubs push across two runs in 10th to continue Cardinals' slump

Alex Bregman and Ian Happ each ripped an RBI double in the 10th inning to fuel the visiting Chicago Cubs to a 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday afternoon.

Mason Miller News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 30

Ranking 3 Mason Miller Godfather trade offers from top suitors

Every year, reliever help is the most sought-after asset for buying teams during the MLB trade deadline. This year, however, there aren’t tons of big-name relievers available, yet there is a surplus of teams looking to add talent.

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Hunter Goodman News / Viral Sports News / July 30

Yankees’ Hunter Goodman Trade Buzz Receives New Update

The New York Yankees are entering this year’s trade deadline with a familiar tension: a roster built to win now, an offense that has too often gone quiet, and a front office determined to find impact bats.

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Carson Kelly News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 30

Cubs Have Discussed Carson Kelly In Trade Talks

Though the Cubs are approaching the deadline looking to add to the roster, they’ve also discussed catcher Carson Kelly with some of the many clubs who are seeking catching upgrades this summer, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports.

Mason Miller News / Athlon Sports / July 30

Where Things Stand on Padres' Mason Miller Ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline

Teams searching for bullpen help ahead of the August 3 MLB trade deadline might have to look elsewhere. That's because it appears unlikely that the San Diego Padres trade elite closer Mason Miller at the deadline, which is now just four days away.

Connor Thomas News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 30

Athletics Claim Connor Thomas

The Athletics announced that they have claimed left-hander Connor Thomas off waivers from the Braves. Right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. was transferred to the 60-day injured list as a corresponding move.

Athletics News / Athletics Nation / July 30

Signs Of Hope And Signs Of Hopeless

I will forgive you if you are feeling a bit testy about the A’s fortunes, current and future, at the moment. A season that was publicly billed as an expected contending year has seen the A’s fall off a cliff again despite being in an AL West whose standard is being set by the 55-53 Rangers.

Athletics News / Lindy's Sports / July 30

New York Yankees' Worst Trade Deadline Busts Since 2005

The Yankees operate on a different cost structure than most of baseball. When they buy at the trade deadline, they’re not moving a fringe prospect for a rental — they’re trading significant pieces of the future for a championship window they believe is always now.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 30

Orioles Open To Moving Righty Bullpen Arm

The Orioles completed a seven-run comeback to take two of three from the Tigers on Wednesday. They’re off today and will play a three-game set against the Phillies this weekend as the lead-up to the deadline.

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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.

Nick Kurtz News / Athlon Sports / July 30

Athletics Provide Troubling Nick Kurtz Update After Loss to Red Sox

The Athletics are awaiting further medical evaluation on All-Star first baseman Nick Kurtz after he exited Wednesday night's 4-2, 10-inning loss to the Boston Red Sox with an apparent left arm injury.

Sonny Gray News / Field Level Media / July 30

Boston's Sonny Gray intent on bounce-back effort in clash vs. A's

When the Boston Red Sox were struggling and sitting 11 games below .500 on July 1, Sonny Gray appeared to be a for-sure departure ahead of Monday's trade deadline.

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Tommy White News / Athletics on SI / July 30

Why Athletics' Tommy White Could Draw Serious Trade Interest

The Athletics are gearing up for trade season, but they are not going to be clear buyers or sellers because they want to contend soon without tearing down their roster.

Jose Suarez News / Athletics on SI / July 30

Why Suarez’s Struggles Show A’s Biggest Problem Is Bullpen

If the first few games of the second half have taught us anything, it’s that the A’s need help in the bullpen. The Athletics' biggest problem all season has been their terrible pitching, especially their starting rotation.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / July 30

Athletics Could Still Land This Ace Before Trade Deadline

We are quickly approaching the MLB trade deadline at 3 pm PT on Monday, and the A's look poised to sell some talent and get ready to compete next season and in Las Vegas in 2028.

Athletics News / Athletics on SI / July 30

Law Dawg Is Back: Key Takeaways From Extra-Inning Heartbreaker

The Athletics needed a win on Wednesday, but simply could not get it done. The last time the Athletics won back-to-back games was on June 26, against the Giants and Angels.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 30

MLB roundup: O’s rally to ruin Tarik Skubal’s possible Detroit farewell

Jackson Holliday drove in three runs, Colton Cowser knocked in the winning run and visiting Baltimore rallied from a seven-run deficit for a 10-9, 12-inning win, spoiling what may have been Tarik Skubal's last start as a Detroit Tiger.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / July 30

Andruw Monasterio's 10th-inning homer sends Red Sox past A's

Andruw Monasterio capped a three-hit outing with a two-run homer in the top of the 10th inning, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 4-2 victory over the Athletics on Wednesday in West Sacramento, Calif.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / July 30

2026 Injury Report: Updates on Judge, Kurtz, Cruz

Amidst a push for the playoffs, the Twins had to place Byron Buxton on the injured list thanks to a hip injury. The Pirates, also pushing to make it back to October, could get Oneil Cruz back soon.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / July 29

5 Things the Minnesota Twins Need to Do to Prevent a Slide

When the Minnesota Twins went 1-4 after the All-Star break, it appeared that their playoff hopes were fading fast. And with that, they would go from possible buyers to probable sellers at the trade deadline.

Athletics News / Just Baseball / July 28

Evaluating the Top Trade Targets for the Red Sox’s Offense

After drawing heavy criticism for a perceived lack of aggressiveness during his first two deadlines, Craig Breslow displayed unprecedented urgency in making the first major move of the 2026 season.

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.

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

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