#trade-deadline

#trade-deadline

Cubs manager Craig Counsell acknowledges discussions around player acquisitions, particularly about Adrian Houser, a pitcher with past ties to the team, emphasizing ongoing conversations about various players.

The Miami Heat has a perfect position to pursue a potential trade for LeBron James with expiring contracts, strong support system, and minimal draft capital.

Michael Soroka's sinker left his hand at 89 mph, and despite the loss, he remains a focus for contending teams looking for talent before the trade deadline.

Despite being 40 years old, adding Scherzer seemed like a solid fit. Scherzer is a three time Cy Young award winner and an eight-time All-Star.

"At the trade deadline it's just very important to add high-character guys," Bassitt said during batting practice on Monday before the Blue Jays defeated the New York Yankees 4-1 at Rogers Centre in the first of a three-game set. "A lot of the time your character can basically supersede your talent, so to speak. Like if you're not really bringing a positive mentality or a positive work ethic, or [you're bringing] off-the-field issues, I don't really want you. I don't care how good you are."

The trade deadline is rapidly approaching in ESPN leagues, and for some dynasty or keeper league teams, it's prime time to look ahead to the future.

Marcell Ozuna is absent from the Braves lineup while Sean Murphy takes on the DH role and rookie Drake Baldwin impressively bats fourth, coming off a six-RBI game.

Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns noted the team is looking for outside help to strengthen a depleted bullpen due to significant injuries. He acknowledged the possibility of promoting top pitching prospects Brandon Sproat and Nolan McLean as relievers if trade efforts fail before the July 31 deadline. Sproat has recently thrived with a 23-inning scoreless streak, while McLean boasts a solid 3.08 ERA and 71 strikeouts in Syracuse.