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MLB Daily Digest – August 2, 2026

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

Dodgers Finalizing Trade for Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal

The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly finalizing a trade to acquire ace pitcher Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

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White Sox Acquire Pitcher Luis Castillo From Mariners in Four-Player Trade

The Chicago White Sox have acquired starting pitcher Luis Castillo from the Seattle Mariners in a four-player trade, signaling a push for World Series contention ahead of the trade deadline.

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Braves Acquire Outfielder Lane Thomas and Bailey Falter From Royals

The Atlanta Braves acquired outfielder Lane Thomas and minor league left-hander Bailey Falter from the Kansas City Royals on Saturday in exchange for two minor league pitchers.

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Yankees Miss Out on Tarik Skubal as Dodgers Finalize Deal

The New York Yankees reportedly missed out on acquiring pitcher Tarik Skubal, who is headed to the Dodgers, while the team has checked in on other targets including Garcia Jr.

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Max Clark Hits First Home Run as Tigers Defeat Athletics 8-6

The Detroit Tigers held on for an 8-6 victory over the Athletics, highlighted by Max Clark hitting his first major league home run and an early solo home run from Kevin McGonigle.

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Former Mets Hero Ray Knight Uses Profanity on Live Broadcast During Team Reunion

During a live SNY broadcast celebrating the 40th anniversary of the 1986 World Series team, former Mets MVP Ray Knight accidentally used profanity while praising his former teammates’ camaraderie.

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Francisco Lindor Vows to Be More Aggressive After Mets’ Defensive Errors

Following a 6-2 loss to the Marlins where he committed a costly defensive error, Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor acknowledged his struggles and emphasized the need to play more aggressively.

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Giants Third Baseman Matt Chapman Sidelined Longer After Injury Setback

San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman has suffered a setback with his injury, extending his stay on the sidelined list beyond the initial 10-day minimum with an unclear return timeline.

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Rangers Fall Below .500 After 5-4 Loss to Astros

The Texas Rangers dropped below the .500 mark after suffering a 5-4 defeat to the Houston Astros, marking their fourth consecutive loss despite home runs from Wyatt Langford and Elias Diaz.

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Brewers and Guardians Complete Four-Player Trade Involving Bo Naylor

The Milwaukee Brewers and Cleveland Guardians have finalized a four-player trade, sending catcher Bo Naylor and reliever Codi Heuer to Milwaukee for Blake Perkins and Craig Yoho.

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Mets Closer Edwin Diaz Set to Return From Injured List

Fantasy baseball managers should prepare for the return of New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz, who is poised to reclaim his role at the back end of the bullpen.

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Pirates’ Ryan O’Hearn Expected to Miss Six to Eight Weeks With Quad Strain

The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed infielder/outfielder Ryan O’Hearn on the 10-day injured list with a left quad strain, an injury expected to sideline him for six to eight weeks.

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Braves to Reinstate Infielder Ha-Seong Kim to Active Roster

The Atlanta Braves are set to reinstate infielder Ha-Seong Kim from the injured list after his rehab assignment ended, forcing a corresponding roster decision ahead of the trade deadline.

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Astros and Rangers Face Off in Key AL West Matchup

The first-place Houston Astros host the Texas Rangers for the middle game of their series, featuring a pitching matchup between Ronel Blanco and Rangers ace Jacob deGrom.

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Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Targets Highlighted by Nick Gonzales

Key fantasy baseball waiver wire recommendations for August include Pittsburgh’s Nick Gonzales, who is on a 16-game hitting streak, alongside pitching options Ian Seymour and Zac Thornton.

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