Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase — a rumored MLB trade deadline target — has been placed on paid leave in connection with a sports-gambling investigation, ESPN's Jeff Passan reported Monday. Clase is reportedly on leave through Aug. 31, per The Athletic's Zack Meisel.

The Seattle Mariners are adamant about making a strong run in the postseason. The franchise has been pretty active in the trade market as it continues to pursue players to bolster its lineup. Recently,

Major League Baseball's trade deadline is scheduled for next Thursday, which means teams have less than a week to get their midsummer shopping done. The moves have already started, as the Mariners recently acquired Josh Naylor from the Diamondbacks while the Yankees acquired Ryan McMahon in a trade with the Rockies.

The Seattle Mariners have already added a star first baseman to their roster. Could they also swing a franchise-altering move for MacKenzie Gore?

Ahead of the MLB trade deadline, there are plenty of rumors regarding the D-Backs' Eugenio Suarez, and the Phillies are in on him.

The Arizona Diamondbacks got the trade deadline party started on Thursday night when they dealt 2024 All-Star Josh Naylor to the Seattle Mariners for two pitching prospects. That probably won't be the last time the D-backs make news before the July 31 deadline.

The St. Louis Cardinals have picked a direction with the trade deadline looming. Rather than trying to push the chips for a run in 2025, they will likely sell. They have three relievers on expiring contracts,