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PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 11: Commissioner of Major League Baseball Robert D. Manfred announces Jackson Flora as the fourth overall pick by the San Francisco Giants during the 2026 MLB Draft presented by Nippon Express at Pennsylvania Convention Center on Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Breaking Down the Best Picks of the Giants' 2026 Draft

By Michael Monreal

DENVER, COLORADO - JUNE 20: Jake McCarthy #31 of the Colorado Rockies slides to score after hitting a first inning inside-the-park home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Coors Field on June 20, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Five Outfielders the Phillies Can Target at the Trade Deadline

By Chris Fischer

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 05: Heriberto Hernandez #13 of the Miami Marlins celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the top of the first inning against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park on July 05, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

How Should MLB’s Surprise Contenders Approach the Trade Deadline?

By Shaan Donohue

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 04: Brandon Woodruff #53 of the Milwaukee Brewers leaves the field with head athletic trainer Brad Epstein against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fourth inning at Chase Field on July 04, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

Clubhouse Notes

Brandon Woodruff Facing Yet Another Major Shoulder Surgery

By Matt Carroll

AUSTIN, TX - MAY 30: A baseball sits on the front of the mound before the NCAA Division I Regional game between Texas Longhorns and Tarleton State Texans on May 30, 2026, at UFCU Disch-Falk Field in Austin, TX. (Photo by David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Summer Scouting: 17U Champs

By Tyler Jennings

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 26: Brandon Lowe #5 of the Pittsburgh Pirates reacts to hitting a 2-run home run during the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Opening Day at Citi Field on March 26, 2026 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)

These Five Players Could Gain the Most From a Deadline Trade

By Leo Morgenstern

ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - JULY 7: Christian Yelich #22 of the Milwaukee Brewers bats against the St. Louis Cardinals during game one of a doubleheader at Busch Stadium on July 7, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

The Milwaukee Brewers Need a Better Version of Christian Yelich

By Matt Carroll

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 14: Junior Caminero #13 of the Tampa Bay Rays seeks medical attention after being hit by a pitch during the third inning of the 2026 MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park on July 14, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Junior Caminero survives All-Star Game scare, goes into second half with high hopes

ATLANTA, GA - JULY 06: Matt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates with Mauricio Dubón #14 of the Atlanta Braves after hitting a two-run home run in the ninth inning during the game against the New York Mets at Truist Park on July 6, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jack Casey/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images)

Braves First Half Report Card: What Went Right and What Went Wrong?

By Taylor Greenhut

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 06: Jacob Misiorowski #32 of the Milwaukee Brewers celebrates during the fifth inning against the Chicago Cubs in game two of the National League Division Series at American Family Field on October 06, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

MLB Award Race Updates: Favorites Through the First Half

CINCINNATI, OHIO - JUNE 24: Chase Burns #26 of the Cincinnati Reds makes his MLB Debut while pitching in the first inning against the New York Yankees at Great American Ball Park on June 24, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)

Chase Burns Inks Extension With Cincinnati Reds

By Clay Snowden

President of baseball operations Peter Bendix of the Miami Marlins speaks during the 2024 Grapefruit League Spring Training Media Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

How Can the Marlins Best Handle the Trade Deadline?

By Cristian Crespo

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 15: Byron Buxton #25 and Joe Ryan #41 of the Minnesota Twins look on prior to the MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park on July 15, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)

Top 5 Reasons the Twins Are in the Playoff Hunt

By Greg Simbeck

CINCINNATI, OHIO - JUNE 16: Brady Singer #51 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches in the first inning against the New York Mets at Great American Ball Park on June 16, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

The Reds Need Brady Singer To Keep Pulling His Weight

By Lucas Picklesimer

CINCINNATI, OH - JULY 3: Eugenio Suárez #7 of the Cincinnati Reds is amused by a fan during a game against the Chicago Cubs at Great American Ball Park on July 3, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

What Do the Reds Have To Trade at the Deadline?

By Clay Snowden

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 11: Commissioner of Major League Baseball Robert D. Manfred announces Derek Curiel as the fifth overall pick by the Pittsburgh Pirates during the 2026 MLB Draft presented by Nippon Express at Pennsylvania Convention Center on Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Why Did the Pirates Draft Derek Curiel 5th Overall?

HILLSBORO, OR - JULY 12: Megan Grant connects with a pitch in an at bat against the Chicago Bandits. (Photo credit: Avery Bane/AUSL)

Megan Grant Can't Stop Hitting Home Runs

By Roxie Freifeld

Breaking Down the Angels’ Best Picks From the 2026 MLB Draft

What’s Behind Peter Lambert’s Career Year?

By Paul Cifonelli

Should the Detroit Tigers Trade or Keep Tarik Skubal?

Should the Detroit Tigers Trade or Keep Tarik Skubal?

By Clay Snowden

The Blue Jays Face a Trade Deadline Crossroads

Mookie Betts Is Proving Why You Never Doubt Him

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 04: Starting pitcher Brayan Bello #66 of the Boston Red Sox throws in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park on June 04, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images)

Red Sox Pitching Success Hinges on Brayan Bello

By Jordan Leandre

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 17: Carter Jensen #22 of the Kansas City Royals greets Salvador Perez #13 during an inning change in the game between the Kansas City Royals and the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 in Washington, District of Columbia. (Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

The Torch Has Been Passed to Carter Jensen as the Royals’ Backstop

By Kennen Smith