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The market for <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8145" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8145">Dylan Cease</a> is taking shape with the July 31 trade deadline approaching fast.The Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, Chicago Cubs, and New York Mets have contacted the San Diego Padres about the talented right-hander, according to <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/07/24/sports/padres-trapped-in-a-dylan-cease-trade-deadline-dilemma/">Jon Heyman of the New York Post</a>.The Red Sox already rejected a proposed deal by the Padres that would've seen Cease, catching prospect Ethan Salas, and another minor leaguer head to Boston in exchange for outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12272" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12272">Jarren Duran</a>, reports <a href="https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2025/07/mlb-notebook-a-look-at-which-prospects-red-sox-might-move-at-deadline-deal-brewing-with-dodgers.html">Sean McAdam of MassLive</a>.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>San Diego is <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3311790" href="https://thescore.com/news/3311790">reportedly</a> still trying to pry Duran away from the Red Sox after first inquiring about the 28-year-old before his 2024 All-Star season.The Padres occupy the NL's last wild-card spot. However, the club is <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3314935" href="https://thescore.com/news/3314935">reportedly</a> listening to offers for Cease because he's slated to hit free agency this offseason. The 29-year-old is expected to be one of the top pitchers available during the winter.San Diego could use a Cease trade to bolster other areas of need for a playoff push, especially considering injured ace <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9842" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9842">Michael King</a> is trending to return around mid-August.Cease, who finished fourth in NL Cy Young voting last year, owns a 4.59 ERA with 3.58 FIP and 144 strikeouts over 113 2/3 innings (21 starts) this season. He's on pace to surpass the 200-strikeout plateau for a fifth straight campaign. Cease's best year came in 2022, finishing as the AL Cy Young runner-up while with the Chicago White Sox.

San Diego, CA - July 11: Dylan Cease #84 of the San Diego Padres looks on during the ninth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Petco Park on Friday, July 11, 2025 in San Diego, CA.

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The New York Yankees acquired third baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4985" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4985">Ryan McMahon</a> from the Colorado Rockies for pitching prospects Griffin Herring and Josh Grosz, the clubs announced Friday.The Yankees have been looking for help at the hot corner and had <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3307790" href="https://thescore.com/news/3307790">reportedly</a> been eyeing McMahon for weeks. New York was also interested in Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/3362" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/3362">Eugenio Suárez</a>, but there was a gap in trade talks, according to <a href="http://x.com/JonHeyman/status/1948752428137853204">Jon Heyman of MLB Network</a>.McMahon fills a defensive void for a New York team that's been error-prone of late, as he sits in the 91st percentile for outs above average. The left-handed hitter is slashing .217/.314/.403 with 16 home runs and 35 RBIs this season, but his 127 strikeouts are the most in the National League. The 30-year-old is also under contract through the 2027 campaign and is still owed $32 million over the final two years of his deal.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>He was an All-Star in 2024, hitting 20 long balls with a .242 batting average and .722 OPS. McMahon hit at least 20 homers in five of his last six seasons.The Yankees were relying on <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12545" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12545">Oswald Peraza</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/13679" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/13679">Jorbit Vivas</a> at third base in recent times, though neither impressed. Peraza owns a .147 batting average and a .446 OPS, while Vivas has a .164 batting average.Herring was the No. 8-ranked prospect in the Yankees' farm system, according to <a href="https://www.mlb.com/milb/prospects/yankees">MLB Pipeline</a>. The 22-year-old left-hander owns a 1.71 ERA with 102 strikeouts over 89 1/3 innings (16 starts) in Single-A this season.Grosz, 22, has recorded a 3.85 ERA with 131 strikeouts across 121 2/3 innings (23 starts) between Single-A and Double-A in 2025. The right-hander was New York's No. 21 prospect.

DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 26: Ryan McMahon #24 of the Colorado Rockies rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the first inning of the game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Coors Field on May 26, 2024 in Denver, Colorado.

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The Carolina Hurricanes signed forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10630" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10630">Jackson Blake</a> to an eight-year, $45-million extension that starts in the 2026-27 season, the club announced Thursday.Blake recorded 17 goals with 17 assists for 34 points in his rookie campaign in 2024-25. He added another six points (three goals, three assists) across 15 playoff contests during the Hurricanes' run to the Eastern Conference Final.The 21-year-old ranked first among NHL freshmen with six game-winning goals last season.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"Jackson had an outstanding rookie season, and we think he is just scratching the surface of the player he can be," Hurricanes general manager Eric Tulsky said in a statement. "His tenaciousness on the puck and competitiveness match our team's culture and we're excited about his future with our club."Blake's father, Jason, played 13 NHL seasons between 1998-2012.

RALEIGH, NC - MAY 20: Carolina Hurricanes right wing Jackson Blake (53) prepares for the faceoff during game one of the Eastern Conference Final of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Florida Panthers and the Carolina Hurricanes on May 20, 2025 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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The New York Yankees are one of several teams that have spoken with the Pittsburgh Pirates about the availability of outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/10705" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/10705">Oneil Cruz</a>, according to <a href="https://x.com/_NoahHiles/status/1948405207257227520">Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette</a>.Pittsburgh's front office has received plenty of calls about the 26-year-old but the team is not actively shopping the player and don't expect to move Cruz before this year's July 31 trade deadline, per <a href="https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2025/07/23/mlb-trade-deadline-rumors-oneil-cruz/stories/202507230050">Hiles</a>.The Yankees could use Cruz's power-speed combo. He's recorded 16 homers with an MLB-high 33 stolen bases to go along with a .739 OPS over 91 games this season.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>New York may also be looking for long-term help in the outfield with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4899" href="/mlb/players/4899">Cody Bellinger</a> holding a $25-million player option for 2026, while <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8203" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8203">Trent Grisham</a> can test free agency in the offseason.Cruz is under club control through the 2028 campaign, as he's arbitration-eligible starting in 2026.The Yankees enter Thursday's action in the AL's top wild-card spot. The Pirates sit last in the NL Central.

PITTSBURGH, PA - JUNE 29: Oneil Cruz #15 of the Pittsburgh Pirates celebrates with teammates in the dugout after a two-run home run in the seventh inning during an MLB game against the New York Mets on June 29, 2025 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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The Chicago Cubs are interested in acquiring two-time All-Star third baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/3362" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/3362">Eugenio Suárez</a> from the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6505649/2025/07/21/chicago-cubs-trade-deadline-updates/">Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic</a>.The Cubs are reportedly looking to make an upgrade at third base. Rookie <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/17245" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/17245">Matt Shaw</a> currently mans the hot corner but he's hitting .212/.285/.318 with four homers over 67 games this season.The Diamondbacks indicated they're prepared to wait closer to the July 31 trade deadline before deciding if the club will buy or sell, according to Mooney and Sharma.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Arizona moved back to .500 with a 50-50 record after sweeping the St. Louis Cardinals in a three-game series following the All-Star break. The D-Backs enter Monday's action 4.5 games out of the NL's final wild-card spot.D-Backs general manager Mike Hazen and Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer are good friends after previously working together as members of the Boston Red Sox front office, Mooney and Sharma noted.The New York Yankees are <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3313078" href="https://thescore.com/news/3313078">reportedly</a> one of several other clubs that've inquired about Suárez, who could be the best bat dealt before the deadline.Suárez, who can test free agency after the 2025 campaign, is third in the majors with 35 homers to go along with a .929 OPS over 98 contests this year. The 34-year-old won NL Player of the Week for the fourth time this season after back-to-back multi-homer games against the Cardinals over the weekend.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 18: Eugenio Suarez #28 of the Arizona Diamondbacks gets ready to make a play against the St. Louis Cardinals at Chase Field on July 18, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.

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The Houston Astros placed third baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9550" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9550">Isaac Paredes</a> on the injured list with a right hamstring strain, the team announced Sunday.Paredes departed Saturday's game against the Seattle Mariners with right hamstring discomfort after getting hurt running to first base on a single in the third inning.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Isaac Paredes appeared to injure his hamstring running the bases and was removed from the game <a href="https://t.co/lxdWmo7Hjy">pic.twitter.com/lxdWmo7Hjy</a>— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkinBaseball_/status/1946759249385734386?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>The 26-year-old Paredes has been a key piece for the AL West-leading Astros, recording 19 homers with 50 RBIs and an .829 OPS over 94 games en route to becoming an All-Star for the second time in his six-year career.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Astros acquired Paredes from the Chicago Cubs in the offseason as part of the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8173" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8173">Kyle Tucker</a> trade.Houston also optioned catcher <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/14052" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/14052">César Salazar</a>, recalled infielder Shay Whitcomb, selected infielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/2903" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/2903">Jon Singleton</a>, and moved infielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5397" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5397">Brendan Rodgers</a> to the 60-day IL in corresponding moves.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JULY 18: Isaac Paredes #15 of the Houston Astros looks on during the game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on July 18, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The Seattle Mariners won 6-1.

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Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4184" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4184">Mookie Betts</a> continues to search for answers to his season-long slump as he puts up the worst offensive numbers of his career."I've never done this," Betts said Friday of his down year at the plate, according to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6503409/2025/07/19/mookie-betts-slump-dodgers-brewers/">The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya</a>. "It's all new. I've never been this bad for this long."The eight-time All-Star's numbers have gotten worse with each month.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Betts' monthly splits<figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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<th>MONTH</th>
<th>GS</th>
<th>HR</th>
<th>OPS</th>
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<td>March/April</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>.746</td>
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<td>May</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>.738</td>
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<td>June</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>.633</td>
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<td>July</td>
<td>12</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>.566</td>
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</table></div></figure>Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he didn't put Betts in Saturday's lineup against the Milwaukee Brewers because he wanted the player to get a different perspective of the game."No, this wasn't scheduled," Roberts said, according to <a href="https://apnews.com/article/dodgers-betts-slump-c453196336cb949fb9133b51219f1c42">Mike DiGiovanna of The Associated Press</a>. "In talking to him, seeing where his head's at and seeing where he's at mechanically, I just felt tonight was a night that he needed to be down. He wanted to be out there, but I wanted to take it out of his hands, give him a day to just watch a baseball game."I understand that we just had four days off for the (All-Star) break, but showing up to the ballpark and not participating, watching, that's a different mindset, a different psyche, than being at home. I think for the mind, it will be beneficial."Roberts added there's no guarantee Betts will be starting Sunday. "I don't know how long it's going to be," the 53-year-old said, according to <a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/mookie-betts-out-of-lineup-to-reset">Sonja Chen of MLB.com</a>. "It could be one night. It could be two. My expectation is he's going to be back in there tomorrow. But I think for me, it's going to be a day-to-day thing. It's going to be my decision on how I feel he is mentally to take on that night's starter."Betts lost 20 pounds due to a stomach virus he contracted before Opening Day and was asked to shift to shortstop full time after spending most of his career as one of the game's best defensive outfielders. He also fractured a toe, costing him four games in May and June.The 32-year-old hasn't used any of those obstacles to excuse his poor offensive performance as he tries to get back on track."I haven't figured it out. So, obviously, it's super difficult," Betts said, per Ardaya."But I'll tell you one thing: I definitely love the process of it. I definitely love the process of trying to figure out who I am, where I'm at, the work. I haven't found it, and it sucks. Going out there every night, going 0-for-4, that part of the day truly sucks. But you see it. All day, I'm out here working and hitting, and I love it. I love that. It's the best part."

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 30: Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on from the dugout during the second inning against the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium on April 30, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

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The Kansas City Royals acquired infielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4652" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4652">Adam Frazier</a> from the Pittsburgh Pirates for infield prospect Cam Devanney, the club announced Wednesday.Frazier rejoins the Royals after playing with the club during the 2024 season and then leaving in free agency.Kansas City's front office felt the team needed another veteran bat off the bench, according to <a href="https://x.com/anne__rogers/status/1945493123536154940">Anne Rogers of MLB.com</a>, who adds Frazier was a big part of the clubhouse last year.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Frazier is slashing .255/.318/.336 with three homers, 21 RBIs, and seven stolen bases over 78 games in 2025. The 33-year-old's best season came in 2021: He hit .305 with a 113 wRC+ and 3.3 fWAR across a combined 155 contests for the Pirates and San Diego Padres en route to becoming an All-Star for the only time in his 10-year career.Devanney, 28, has gone deep 18 times with 55 RBIs and a .931 OPS over 69 Triple-A games this year. He's never played in the majors.

MILWAUKEE, WI - JUNE 25: Adam Frazier #26 of the Pittsburgh Pirates runs the bases during an MLB game against the Milwaukee Brewers on June 25, 2025 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Major League Baseball decided the Tampa Bay Rays will play all potential 2025 playoff games, including the World Series, in their temporary home ballpark at George M. Steinbrenner Field."Our rule has always been that people play in their home stadiums during the World Series," MLB commissioner Rob Manfred told <a href="https://www.tampabay.com/sports/rays/2025/07/15/commissioner-rob-manfred-weighs-possible-playoff-site-rays/">Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times</a> on Monday. "And I'm not of a mind to change that rule. I understand it's a unique situation. It's different, but that's where they're playing. That's where they're going to play their games."The league will allow the Rays to host postseason contests at Steinbrenner Field despite its regular-season seating capacity of 10,046 fans. There had been discussions about the Rays playing at neutral sites because of concerns about capacity and revenue.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Manfred acknowledged the possibility that more seats could be added."We'll do the best we can to make the facilities good and service as many fans as we can," Manfred said.The Rays are playing at the New York Yankees' spring training ballpark this season because Hurricane Milton caused major damage to Tropicana Field in October 2024. The team is on track to return to the Trop for the 2026 campaign after St. Petersburg City Council voted in early April to spend $22.5 million to fix the stadium's roof.

TAMPA, FL - MARCH 28: A general view of George M. Steinbrenner Field during the game between the Colorado Rockies and the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday, March 28, 2025 in Tampa, Florida.

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The San Diego Padres are still interested in trading for Boston Red Sox outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12272" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12272">Jarren Duran</a>, sources told <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6491799/2025/07/13/padres-all-star-break-aggressive-trade-deadline/?source=emp_shared_article">Dennis Lin of The Athletic</a>.The Red Sox may still consider moving Duran for the right price even though the club's riding a 10-game winning streak heading into the All-Star break, notes Lin.Boston has a logjam in its outfield with three starting spots available for Duran, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/13925" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/13925">Wilyer Abreu</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/13703" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/13703">Ceddanne Rafaela</a>, and No. 1 prospect <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/17320" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/17320">Roman Anthony</a>. Following a slow start to his MLB career, Anthony has turned things around by slashing .373/.439/.525 with a homer and eight RBIs over his last 15 games.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Padres reportedly eyed Duran earlier this season after first inquiring about the 28-year-old prior to the 2024 campaign.Duran has eight homers and an MLB-high 10 triples with 50 RBIs, 16 stolen bases, and a .749 OPS across 97 games this year. The 2024 All-Star owns a $8-million club option for 2026 and is arbitration-eligible in 2027 and 2028.The Red Sox have shown they aren't afraid to clear up playing time for their promising young players and prospects, as evident by the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5400" href="/mlb/players/5400">Rafael Devers</a> blockbuster deal with the San Francisco Giants in mid-June.The July 31 trade deadline is just over two weeks away.

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 04: Jarren Duran #16 of the Boston Red Sox takes a lead off of first base against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on July 04, 2025 in Washington, DC.

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The two race teams suing NASCAR over antitrust allegations filed for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction Monday to be recognized as chartered organizations for the remainder of 2025. 
23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports are locked in a lengthy legal battle over the charter system, which is the equivalent of the franchise model in other sports. 23XI, owned by retired NBA great Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin, and Front Row, owned by entrepreneur Bob Jenkins, last September rejected NASCAR's final proposal on extensions and instead filed an antitrust suit. 
The case is winding its way through the court system but now with urgency: the teams are set to lose their charters Wednesday and in the latest filing, they allege NASCAR has indicated it will immediately begin the process of selling the six tags that guarantee entry into every race as well as monetary rewards and other benefits. 
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Should the teams have their six combined charters revoked, the drivers would have to qualify on speed to make each week's race and would receive a smaller percentage of the purse. They may also have to refund money paid out through the first 20 races of the year. 
NASCAR accused 23XI and Front Row of filing “a third motion for another unnecessary and inappropriate preliminary injunction” and noted it has made multiple requests to the teams "to present a proposal to resolve this litigation. 
“We have yet to receive a proposal from 23XI or Front Row, as they have instead preferred to continue their damaging and distracting lawsuit,” NASCAR said in a statement. "We will defend NASCAR’s integrity from this baseless lawsuit forced upon the sport that threatens to divide the stakeholders committed to serving race fans everywhere. 
"We remain focused on collaborating with the 13 race teams that signed the 2025 charter agreements and share our mutual goal of delivering the best racing in the world each week, including this weekend in Dover.”
Later Monday, Rick Ware Racing and Legacy Motor Club had a scheduled court date in North Carolina over their fight for a charter. Legacy, owned by seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson, contends it had an agreement with RWR to lease one of its two charters in 2026.
RWR contends the agreement was for 2027 and it already has a contract with RFK Racing to lease that team a charter next season. 
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NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 24: Team 23Xi co-owner Michael Jordan with Denny Hamlin (#11 Joe Gibbs Racing FedEx Ground Toyota) on pit road prior to qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Ally 400 on June 24, 2023 at Nashville SuperSpeedway in Lebanon, TN.

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New York Yankees left-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4763" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/4763">Carlos Rodón</a>, Kansas City Royals closer <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5436" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5436">Carlos Estévez</a>, Detroit Tigers right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/10561" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/10561">Casey Mize</a>, Tampa Bay Rays right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/11824" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/11824">Drew Rasmussen</a>, Seattle Mariners outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9644" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9644">Randy Arozarena</a>, and San Diego Padres left-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8242" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8242">Adrian Morejon</a> were added to MLB's All-Star Game as replacements Friday.Estévez's teammate, infielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/13651" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/13651">Maikel Garcia</a>, was also named an All-Star for the first time as a substitution for Rays second baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/9653" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/9653">Brandon Lowe</a>, who was placed on the injured list with oblique tightness.Rodón will take the spot of teammate <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4259" href="/mlb/players/4259">Max Fried</a>, Estévez replaces Texas Rangers ace <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/4311" href="/mlb/players/4311">Jacob deGrom</a>, Mize is going instead of Boston Red Sox left-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12246" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12246">Garrett Crochet</a>, and Rasmussen replaces Los Angles Angels left-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/10619" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/10619">Yusei Kikuchi</a>. The four hurlers who were originally selected declined to participate because they would be pitching on short rest for Tuesday's Midsummer Classic at Atlanta's Truist Park.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Morejon fills the spot vacated by <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/2917" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/2917">Zack Wheeler</a> of the Philadelphia Phillies.Rodón owns a 3.30 ERA with 10.2 K/9 over 111 2/3 innings (19 starts) this season en route to becoming an All-Star for the third time in his career. Meanwhile, Estévez, now a two-time All-Star, has a 2.03 ERA with an AL-high 25 saves across 39 appearances in 2025. Mize posted a 2.63 ERA with 1.18 WHIP over 85 2/3 innings (15 starts) in the first half to become an All-Star for the first time. Rasmussen has authored a 2.82 ERA with 1.01 WHIP in 89 1/3 innings (18 starts) this year. Morejon has seven wins to his credit along with a 1.71 ERA and 0.83 WHIP in 45 appearances.Garcia is slashing .305/.363/.464 with eight homers, 40 RBIs, and 18 stolen bases in 92 games this season.Lastly, Mariners outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12373" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12373">Julio Rodríguez</a> decided to pull out of the event to rest up and prepare for the second half of the season, he announced Friday on social media. Arozarena, who has 15 long balls, 44 RBIs, and 15 steals with an .800 OPS in 91 games, will be in Atlanta instead of his teammate.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 14: Randy Arozarena #56 of the Seattle Mariners hits a walk-off single during the ninth inning to win the game against the Texas Rangers at T-Mobile Park on September 14, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. The Seattle Mariners won 5-4.

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The Boston Red Sox activated third baseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5367" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/5367">Alex Bregman</a> from the injured list Friday.Bregman will hit second and man third against the Tampa Bay Rays as the Red Sox look to extend their season-best seven-game winning streak.Bregman, who was selected to play in the All-Star Game but won't participate, has been sidelined since May 23 due to a quad strain.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 31-year-old was one of Boston's best hitters before the injury, slashing .299/.385/.553 with 11 home runs and 35 RBIs in 51 outings.The Red Sox also activated right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/18694" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/18694">Hunter Dobbins</a> from the IL. Infielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/13720" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/13720">David Hamilton</a> and reliever <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12374" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12374">Isaiah Campbell</a> were optioned to Triple-A in the roster shuffle.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - APRIL 03: Alex Bregman #2 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 03, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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The San Jose Sharks signed veteran forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1700" href="/nhl/players/1700">Jeff Skinner</a> to a one-year contract worth $3 million, the club announced Friday.Skinner tallied 16 goals and 13 assists across 72 games for the Edmonton Oilers during the 2024-25 regular season. He added two points in five playoff games during the Oilers' run to their second straight Stanley Cup Final.The 33-year-old two-time All-Star has amassed 699 career points (373 goals, 326 assists) over 1,078 contests with the Carolina Hurricanes, Buffalo Sabres, and Oilers.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Skinner won the Calder Trophy in 2010-11. He managed a career-high 82-point campaign with 35 goals for the Sabres in 2022-23.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 21: Jeff Skinner #53 of the Edmonton Oilers skates with the puck as Warren Foegele #37 of the Los Angeles Kings defends during the first period in Game One of the First Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 21, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

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New York Mets outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/3045" href="/mlb/players/3045">Brandon Nimmo</a> doesn't think each MLB team should be represented in the All-Star Game if the player selected isn't worthy of a spot."The process is broken," Nimmo told <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/07/10/sports/mets-brandon-nimmo-calls-out-broken-all-star-representation-system/">Mike Puma of the New York Post</a> on Thursday. "I don't think every team should get a person. It's supposed to be All-Stars. It's not supposed to be, 'Who is the best player on every team?' It's supposed to be, 'Who are the best players in the major leagues?'"Nimmo has never been chosen to play in the Midsummer Classic despite owning a 128 wRC+ over his 10-year career.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8271" href="/mlb/players/8271">Juan Soto</a>, Nimmo's teammate, wasn't selected to participate in this year's marquee event either. The four-time All-Star has gone deep 21 times with 53 RBIs and a .900 OPS over 93 games for a Mets club fighting for the NL East crown.Mets right-hander <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8239" href="/mlb/players/8239">Clay Holmes</a> believes Soto's significance to their team goes beyond the All-Star label."The consistency he's showed up with, the at-bats he's taken, is more than an All-Star. He's one of the best in the game and a big part of our lineup," Holmes <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3309663" href="https://thescore.com/news/3309663">said</a>.Marlins outfielder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/13768" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/13768">Kyle Stowers</a> will take part in the All-Star Game as Miami's only representative. He's slashing .279/.352/.507 with 16 homers and 48 RBIs across 88 contests. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8286" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8286">Fernando Tatis Jr.</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12531" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12531">Corbin Carroll</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/14393" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/14393">James Wood</a> are the National League's other outfield reserves. The starters - <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8292" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8292">Ronald Acuña Jr.</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12736" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12736">Pete Crow-Armstrong</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/8173" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/8173">Kyle Tucker</a> - were voted in by fans.The All-Star Game goes Tuesday night at Atlanta's Truist Park.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 20: Brandon Nimmo #9 of the New York Mets looks on from the dugout during the game between the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Friday, June 20, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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The Atlanta Braves aren't going to consider moving players under control beyond the 2025 season before the July 31 trade deadline, sources told <a href="https://fansided.com/mlb/sources-braves-signal-commitment-to-core-amid-mounting-trade-deadline-pressure-01jztvzw0dng">Robert Murray of FanSided</a>.Injured ace <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/1577" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/1577">Chris Sale</a> is reportedly one of those players, as the reigning NL Cy Young winner's name hasn't been discussed in trade dialogue.Braves general manager and president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos said in mid-June that rumors involving dealing Sale were "completely ridiculous." The left-hander was then sidelined a few days later with a fractured ribcage.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/3034" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/3034">Marcell Ozuna</a>, a 2024 All-Star, isn't under contract past this season. The 34-year-old designated hitter has 12 homers with 41 RBIs and a .757 OPS over 87 games in 2025 after slashing .289/.364/.552 with 79 long balls, 204 RBIs, and a 148 wRC+ across 306 contests between 2023 and 2024.The Braves have been one of the most disappointing teams in baseball due to underperformance and injuries. The team enters Thursday's action with a 40-51 record, sitting fourth in the NL East and 9.5 games out of the final wild-card spot.Atlanta has made the postseason for seven straight years, dating back to 2018.

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 04: Several Braves watch the game from the top of the dugout during the MLB game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Atlanta Braves played on the 4th of July 2025 at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia.

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The Baltimore Orioles traded reliever <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12290" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12290">Bryan Baker</a> to the Tampa Bay Rays for the No. 37 pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, the clubs announced Thursday.The 2025 selection the Orioles received from the Rays is a competitive-balance pick during Sunday's draft. The slot value for the spot is $2,631,400, according to <a href="https://x.com/MLBPipeline/status/1943317355536298356">MLB Pipeline</a>, which means Baltimore now has the largest bonus pool of any team at $19,144,500.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
The Orioles now have four (!) first-round picks and seven total picks on Day 1 of the 2025 MLB draft: No. 19 (actual 1st rounder) No. 30 (comp pick for Burnes) No. 31 (comp pick for Santander) No. 37 (CB-A pick from Rays) No. 58 (2nd round) No. 69 (CB-B pick) No. 93 (3rd round)— Jacob Calvin Meyer (@jcalvinmeyer) <a href="https://twitter.com/jcalvinmeyer/status/1943321537597079553?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Baker said he was shocked to find out about the deal when he addressed the media in the clubhouse after saying goodbye to his teammates.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"It's been everything," Baker said when asked about the four seasons he played with the Orioles, according to <a href="https://x.com/jcalvinmeyer/status/1943312125285535875">Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun</a>. "They gave me an opportunity to get established in the big leagues."The 30-year-old right-hander authored a 3.52 ERA with 1.10 WHIP and 49 strikeouts over 38 1/3 innings this season for the Orioles. He sits in the 85th percentile in fastball velocity with an average of 96.7 mph and is in the 93rd percentile for strikeout percentage, which should help a Rays bullpen that ranks 17th in baseball with a combined 1.7 fWAR.Baker is arbitration-eligible through the 2028 campaign.Orioles general manager Mike Elias called the trade "a step in that direction" of looking past this season, according to <a href="https://x.com/masnRoch/status/1943325519514149154">Roch Kubatko of MASN</a>. Baltimore has occupied the AL East basement for the majority of the campaign after making the playoffs in 2023 and 2024. The executive <a href="https://x.com/masnRoch/status/1943325675680678330">added</a> the team isn't planning to rebuild and expects to contend again in 2026.Elias noted that the club wasn't shopping Baker but the value of the Rays' offer was too good to turn down, per <a href="https://x.com/JakeDRill/status/1943326066291908950">Jake Rill of MLB.com</a>.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JUNE 01: Bryan Baker #43 of the Baltimore Orioles celebrates after a 3-2 victory against the Chicago White Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 01, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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San Francisco Giants legend Will Clark said <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5400" href="/mlb/players/5400">Rafael Devers</a> no-showed three times after the team offered to have the former longtime first baseman mentor the newly acquired All-Star slugger at the position."Friday, Saturday, Sunday, he did not come out early, at all. Period, not at all. In fact, he didn't even hit on the field," Clark said on the "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&amp;v=YiL8NuHBqdI">Deuces Wild</a>" podcast. "Everybody's like, 'Oh my God, I'm so sorry, Will. I'm so sorry.'"Clark, a six-time All-Star during a 15-year career that spanned from 1986-2000, believes Devers didn't attend the sessions because the Giants were playing the Boston Red Sox that weekend - six days after Devers arrived from Boston in the mid-June blockbuster trade.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Devers publicly criticized the Red Sox and chief baseball officer Craig Breslow in early May for asking him to play first base after <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/12885" href="https://thescore.com/mlb/players/12885">Triston Casas</a>' season-ending knee injury. That outburst followed another spat in spring training after the team signed Gold Glove winner <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///mlb/players/5367" href="/mlb/players/5367">Alex Bregman</a> in the offseason to play third base and asked Devers to transition to full-time DH."I know what the f--- happened," Clark said. "I said, he didn't want to go out and be at first base and be 20 feet in front of their fricking dugout with what went on in Boston, and now he's working with me at first base. He didn't want to have to go through all that bullshit through the press and the media. So, I completely understand."The 61-year-old acknowledged he won't be so forgiving if Devers dodges his help the next time around."Rafael Devers, next time I'm in San Francisco, your ass will be on the field at first base. Just letting you know that," Clark said. "Even if I gotta go grab you by the f-----g back of the neck and drag your ass out there, you will be at first base."

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JULY 07: Rafael Devers #16 of the San Francisco Giants looks on during warm ups prior to the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on Monday, July 7, 2025 in San Francisco, California.

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