Busy Padres DFA two veterans after massive trade deadline

The Padres have designated catcher Martín Maldonado and infielder Trenton Brooks for assignment, per an announcement from the team. San Diego also optioned newly acquired infielder Will Wagner to Triple-A El Paso. Among the numerous trades the Padres pulled off before the deadline were a deal for catcher Freddy Fermin and one for first baseman/DH … Read more

Washington Nationals trade fan favorite Alex Call to the Los Angeles Dodgers

There was a bit of a lull after the Kyle Finnegan trade, but Mike DeBartolo has struck again. He has traded Alex Call to the Los Angeles Dodgers for pitching prospects Eriq Swan and Sean Paul Linan. The return is stronger than the one Kyle Finnegan received As @andrewcgolden reported, the Nationals are getting RHP … Read more

Orioles, Blue Jays pull off unique trade during doubleheader

The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired one of baseball’s premier relievers to bolster their bullpen. In a trade with the Baltimore Orioles, Toronto is adding Seranthony Dominguez to its pitching staff, according to MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson.  While the move solidifies the Blue Jays’ status as buyers, it’s the timing of the transaction that stands out. … Read more

Rays trade Danny Jansen to Brewers, acquire Nick Fortes from Marlins

The Tampa Bay Rays have made two moves to change their approach at catcher for the rest of this season, sending veteran Danny Jansen to his hometown team — the Milwaukee Brewers — in exchange for their No. 10 prospect Jadher Areinamo (per Baseball America). The Brewers needed help, as star catcher William Contreras has … Read more

Around the NHL: Sabres’ sign Timmins, Penguins’ talking Karlsson trade, Backstrom signs SHL deal

Welcome back to another edition of around the NHL, the last one in the month of July. August is just around the corner, as things have slowed down considerably across the league, however, there’s still plenty of business to finish up heading into the third month of the offseason. From avoiding arbitrations, to leaving the … Read more

Brad Treliving, Maple Leafs will need to get creative on trade market

Brad Treliving, Maple Leafs will need to get creative on trade market

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving continues to look for ways to upgrade his roster heading into next season, and if it’s via the trade route, Treliving will have to lean heavily on his creativity to make a significant move. The Leafs only have $2.9 million in cap space to work with as the … Read more

Biggest impact of Josh Naylor trade may still be to come

Biggest impact of Josh Naylor trade may still be to come

While the Seattle Mariners landed an impact bat on Thursday night, their trade for Josh Naylor has also likely impacted the entire upcoming MLB trade deadline. On Thursday, Seattle sent a pair of top pitching prospects to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for Naylor, with left-hander Brandyn Garcia (ranked as Seattle’s 13th-best prospect by MLB.com) … Read more

Canucks and Roslovic, Oilers Extension and Trade Talk, & More NHL Rumors – The Hockey Writers – NHL Rumors

Canucks and Roslovic, Oilers Extension and Trade Talk, & More NHL Rumors - The Hockey Writers - NHL Rumors

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Vancouver Canucks are still talking to a popular unrestricted free agent, while the Edmonton Oilers might get some business taken care of with an important defenseman. Also, are the Oilers interested in Bryan Rust out of Pittsburgh? If so, is this a trade they can even pull off? Canucks … Read more