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Astros announce several roster moves

The Astros announced a lengthy slate of post-deadline moves Friday.

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Marlins designate left-hander for assignment

The Marlins have designated left-hander Anthony Veneziano for assignment, per a team announcement. His spot on the 40-man roster goes to outfield prospect Jakob Marsee, whose previously reported promotion to the majors has now been officially announced.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 1

Twins select pair of right-handers

The Twins announced Friday that they’ve selected the contracts of veteran right-handers Jose Urena and Erasmo Ramirez from Triple-A St. Paul.

Marcus Stroman News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 1

Yankees release two-time All-Star pitcher

The Yankees announced Friday that they’ve released veteran right-hander Marcus Stroman.

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Minnesota Timberwolves News / Hoops Rumors / August 1

Timberwolves expected to waive Jesse Edwards

After reaching an agreement to sign forward Enrique Freeman to a two-way contract, the Timberwolves are expected to waive center Jesse Edwards from his own two-way deal, per Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic (Twitter link).

New Orleans Saints News / Pro Football Rumors / August 1

Saints to re-sign sixth-year OL

Shane Lemieux spent the 2024 campaign in New Orleans, and he will look to do the same this season. The sixth-year guard has a deal in place with the Saints, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 1

Orioles select Jordyn Adams, Terrin Vavra

The Orioles announced Friday that they’ve selected the contracts of outfielder Jordyn Adams and infielder Terrin Vavra from Double-A Chesapeake. Infielder Luis Vazquez was also recalled from Triple-A Norfolk.

Enrique Freeman News / Hoops Rumors / August 1

Timberwolves to sign Enrique Freeman to two-way contract

The Timberwolves and free agent forward Enrique Freeman have agreed to terms on a two-way contract, agents Keith Kreiter and Sam Cipriano tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).

Jakob Marsee News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 1

Marlins to select Jakob Marsee

The Marlins are selecting the contract of outfielder Jakob Marsee, according to a report from Robert Murray of FanSided. A corresponding 40-man roster move will be necessary in order to make room for Marsee.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 1

Pelicans sign former first-round pick

The Pelicans have signed free agent guard Jaden Springer, the team announced in a press release. The No. 28 pick in the 2021 draft, Springer played a limited role in Philadelphia across two-and-a-half seasons before being sent to Boston at the 2024 trade deadline.

Nestor Cortes News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 1

Padres acquire former Yankees All-Star pitcher

The Padres and Brewers have agreed to a trade.

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Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 1

Royals designate veteran OF for assignment in wake of trades

The move cleared some 40-man roster space after a busy day of transactions for KC.

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San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 1

Busy Padres DFA two veterans after massive trade deadline

The Padres' busy day continues.

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New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / July 31

Head-coaching change may have sealed Knicks star's extension

Mikal Bridges agreed to a below-max extension with the New York Knicks Thursday. The extension might not have been possible if Tom Thibodeau was still his coach.

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Ryan Pressly News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 31

Cubs designate two-time All-Star for assignment

He has well over 11 years of MLB service time, so he can’t be optioned to the minors without his consent. In all likelihood, the DFA will end with the Cubs just releasing the veteran reliever, as he still has roughly $4.5M in salary owed to him over the remainder of the season.

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MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 31

Twins gut nearly half of their MLB roster before trade deadline

The Twins were easily the biggest sellers of the deadline. In a span of roughly 24 hours, Minnesota traded nine players from their 26-man roster, including several stars.

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