Emmanuel Clase's team-friendly contract made him Cleveland's most valuable trade chip, but MLB's investigation has left the front office scrambling with limited options.

With the Yankees' bullpen struggling, Brendan Kuty of The Athletic reports the team could try to trade for the Rockies' Jake Bird. Bird has been the Rockies' best reliever this year, and since Naw York and Colorado have already completed the Ryan McMahon deal, there is familiarity between the two sides this month.

The MLB trade deadline is Thursday at 5 p.m. The Twins’ president said there is one guiding principle this time of year: “Never shut off avenues to talent.”

SAN FRANCISCO — The Phillies have acquired five major-league players over the past two trade deadlines, and three of them were rentals. They were the biggest July targets for Dave Dombrowski ...

The plans of the Red Sox and how they're looking at Jarren Duran ahead of the trade deadline is revealed as Padres show interest.

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