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MLB Daily Digest – August 1, 2026

The latest MLB headlines, trade updates, game reaction, standings stories and talking points from across baseball.

Giants Suspend Harrison Bader’s Pay Following Drunken Scooter Crash

The San Francisco Giants have suspended paychecks for outfielder Harrison Bader following a late-night drunken scooter crash, according to president of baseball operations Buster Posey.

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Mets Trade Reliever A.J. Minter to Twins as MLB Trade Season Begins

The New York Mets have traded relief pitcher A.J. Minter to the Minnesota Twins, marking the official start of the Major League Baseball trade season ahead of Monday’s deadline.

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Red Sox Star Willson Contreras Exits Game After Being Hit in Head by Pitch

Red Sox slugger Willson Contreras was forced to leave Friday’s game against the Dodgers for precautionary reasons after being struck in the helmet by a 95 mph fastball from reliever Will Klein.

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Reds Inform Teams That Pitcher Hunter Greene Is No Longer Available for Trade

The Cincinnati Reds are reportedly telling interested teams that right-handed starting pitcher Hunter Greene is no longer available, likely closing the door on a potential trade before the deadline.

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Predictions Released for MLB’s Top Ten Trade Candidates Ahead of Deadline

Based on reports from MLB insider Jeff Passan, new predictions outline where the top ten trade candidates on the market are expected to land and how their movements will impact other teams.

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Twins Acquire Starting Pitcher Dean Kremer From Orioles for Jhomnardo Reyes

The Minnesota Twins have acquired right-handed starter Dean Kremer from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for 18-year-old minor league outfielder Jhomnardo Reyes to bolster their pitching depth.

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Orioles First Baseman Ryan Mountcastle Suffers Torn Oblique, Season in Doubt

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle has suffered a torn oblique while recovering from a fractured left foot, putting his availability for the remainder of the season in serious doubt.

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Tigers to Promote Top Prospect Max Clark for Major League Debut

The Detroit Tigers are promoting top prospect Max Clark to make his Major League debut this weekend against the Athletics, clearing roster space by cutting an unnamed two-year MLB player.

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MLB Trade Deadline Set for August 3 as Rumors Heat Up Around League

The 2026 MLB trade deadline is scheduled for Monday, August 3, at 6 p.m. ET, with high-profile players like Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal generating significant interest across the league.

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New 30 for 30 Podcast Details Shohei Ohtani and Ippei Mizuhara Scandal

A new ESPN 30 for 30 podcast explores how the relationship between MLB star Shohei Ohtani and his former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, unraveled during a massive sports betting scheme.

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Orioles Acquire Catcher Jake Rogers From Tigers Amid Position Injuries

To address a wave of injuries at the catcher position, the Baltimore Orioles have acquired Jake Rogers from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for minor league right-hander Zane Barnhart.

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Orioles Sign Reliever Yennier Cano to Two-Year Contract Extension

The Baltimore Orioles have signed relief pitcher Yennier Cano to a two-year contract extension covering the 2027 and 2028 seasons, which also includes a club option for the 2029 season.

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Pirates Ace Paul Skenes Reflects on Challenging Month of July

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie ace Paul Skenes has opened up about his difficult performance in July, which marked one of the toughest stretches of his highly successful young major league career.

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Royals Star Bobby Witt Jr. Expected to Return From Injured List on Tuesday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. is expected to return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Twins after being sidelined with lower-back tightness since late July.

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Today’s MLB Broadcast Schedule Features Yankees vs. Cubs and More

Major League Baseball’s daily television and streaming schedule features key matchups, including the New York Yankees taking on the Chicago Cubs, alongside several other regional broadcasts.

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