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The Los Angeles Angels acquired Mason McGwire and Moisés Ballesteros from the Chicago Cubs on Monday in exchange for right-handed pitcher Ryan Zeferjahn. McGwire joins the Angels' organization as part of the trade package.
The Chicago Cubs have acquired starting pitcher Braxton Garrett from the Miami Marlins. Garrett, a talented left-hander with a history of injuries, is expected to return to the major leagues as part of the Cubs' rotation. The deal was finalized on Monday and involved the Cubs sending two prospects to the Marlins in exchange for the pitcher.
Right-handed pitcher Kyson Witherspoon was acquired by the Baltimore Orioles from the Boston Red Sox as part of the trade for Adley Rutschman. Witherspoon is part of a five-player prospect package sent to Baltimore, which also includes Anthony Eyanson, Enddy Azocar, Harold Rivas, and Carlos Narváez.
Outfielder Enddy Azocar was acquired by the Baltimore Orioles from the Boston Red Sox as part of the trade for catcher Adley Rutschman. Azocar is one of several prospects sent to Baltimore in the deal, which also includes Anthony Eyanson, Kyson Witherspoon, Harold Rivas, and Carlos Narváez.
Outfielder Harold Rivas was acquired by the Baltimore Orioles from the Boston Red Sox as part of the package for All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman. Rivas joins a group of prospects heading to Baltimore, including Kyson Witherspoon, Anthony Eyanson, Enddy Azocar, and Carlos Narváez.
The Chicago Cubs have acquired left-handed pitcher Reid Detmers from the Los Angeles Angels. Detmers, who provides the Cubs with two years of team control beyond 2026, had previously been the subject of intense trade deadline speculation. While early reports suggested a potential deal, it was confirmed Monday that the Cubs successfully brought the pitcher into the fold to bolster their rotation.
Left-handed pitcher Matthew Boyd is scheduled to start against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers, who are looking to avoid a fourth consecutive loss, will face their fourth straight left-handed starting pitcher in this matchup.
The Seattle Mariners have acquired outfielder Taylor Ward from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for Alex Hoppe, Brock Moore, and Harrison Kreiling. Ward, who leads the American League in walks in 2026, was a top target for the Mariners as they pursue a playoff spot. The veteran outfielder provides a significant right-handed bat to the Seattle lineup as they navigate a tight AL West race, while the Orioles signal a move toward selling at the deadline.
Following the Red Sox's acquisition of All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman from the Orioles, Carlos Narváez is expected to split time behind the plate with the new arrival. The switch-hitting Rutschman joins the Boston roster as the team looks to integrate him into their catching rotation alongside Narváez.
The Washington Nationals recalled infielder Abimelec Ortiz from Triple-A Rochester on Monday. Ortiz joins the major league roster as the Nationals look to evaluate their depth. Further analysis on his promotion and potential impact can be found via RotoWire.
Right-hander Josh Stephan was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday as part of a package deal involving Josh Smith and Adam Macko. Stephan joins the Blue Jays organization as Toronto executes a roster overhaul to guide future decisions. The trade, which also sent Adam Macko to the Texas Rangers, is part of a series of moves by the Blue Jays to evaluate their pitching depth and overall roster composition.
Left-hander Adam Macko was traded to the Texas Rangers on Monday in a deal sending Josh Smith and Josh Stephan to the Toronto Blue Jays. Macko, the first Slovak MLB player since Elmer Valo, posted a 4.91 ERA with 23 strikeouts over 12 appearances for the Blue Jays this season. The move is part of a significant roster restructuring for Toronto as they assess their future beyond the current campaign.
The Toronto Blue Jays acquired utility infielder Josh Smith and right-hander Josh Stephan from the Texas Rangers on Monday in exchange for left-hander Adam Macko. The trade, confirmed by Ken Rosenthal, sees the Blue Jays bolster their roster as part of a strategic assessment. Smith moves to Toronto as the Blue Jays look to evaluate individual player contributions and adjust their lineup for the remainder of the season.
Max Muncy hit a home run last Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners, marking his 130th regular-season home run at Dodger Stadium. This achievement ties him with Eric Karros for the most regular-season home runs in the history of the venue. Muncy remains a key power threat for the Dodgers as he continues to climb the franchise's historical leaderboards.
Right-hander Mason Adams was traded to the Colorado Rockies on Monday as part of the deal that sent outfielder Brenton Doyle to the Chicago White Sox. Adams, a Triple-A starter and ascending prospect, moves to Colorado as part of the return package that also included infielder Carlos Vielma. The trade reflects the Rockies' focus on acquiring young pitching talent in exchange for their veteran outfielder.
The Chicago White Sox have acquired two-time Gold Glove winner Brenton Doyle from the Colorado Rockies. In exchange, the Rockies received right-hander Mason Adams and infielder Carlos Vielma. Doyle, known for his elite defensive skills and right-handed bat, joins the White Sox as they look to improve their outfield production. The acquisition is part of a series of roster moves for Chicago at the trade deadline.
The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired left-handed reliever Brooks Raley from the New York Mets to bolster their bullpen. The trade, finalized August 3rd, sends two minor league prospects—an outfielder and a pitcher in High-A—to the Mets. The move is part of a series of roster adjustments by the Phillies as they navigate the trade deadline to strengthen their pitching depth for the stretch run.
Rafael Devers is featured as one of the top MLB home run picks for Monday, August 3, in a breakdown of the day's best longball matchups and betting predictions. SportsLine expert Angelo "Amags" Magliocca has identified Devers as a top home run prop for Monday's slate of games.
Alex Hoppe was traded to the Baltimore Orioles on Monday as part of the package sent by the Seattle Mariners to acquire outfielder Taylor Ward. The deal also included prospects Brock Moore and Harrison Kreiling moving to Baltimore in exchange for the veteran outfielder.
Jacob Cozart was traded to the Los Angeles Angels on Monday as part of the deal that sent outfielder Jo Adell to the Cleveland Guardians.
