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8/2 8:52 AM Joe Ryan (P-MIN) Red Sox reportedly rebuffed Twins’ request for big-league OFs during Joe Ryan trade discussions.

“Talks fell apart when the Red Sox were unwilling to offer any of their big league outfielders, or an enticing enough package of their top-tier prospects.”

The post Red Sox reportedly rebuffed Twins’ request for big-league OFs during Joe Ryan trade discussions appeared first on Boston.com.

8/2 8:31 AM Tony Mansolino (3B-PIT) Orioles’ Tony Mansolino wants to win. His job might depend on it. | ANALYSIS. Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino is auditioning to keep his job long term as Mike Elias weighs whether to bring in an outside hire.
Source: https://www.baltimoresun.com/2025/08/02/orioles-to...

8/2 8:26 AM Roman Anthony (OF-BOS) Red Sox’ Roman Anthony records first career walk-off hit, seals extra-inning victory over Astros.

“Just trying to find any way I can to put the ball in play and score a run there. Just fighting.”

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8/2 6:00 AM Dustin May (P-BOS) Red Sox Pushed To Bring Cy Young Winner To Boston. The Boston Red Sox were looking to bolster the starting rotation ahead of the trade deadline. Boston landed Dustin May but he's not the only pitcher the Red Sox pursued. Most of the noise of the last few days had involved Joe Ryan of the Minnesota Twins. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported that the Red Sox and the Chicago Cubs were among the teams for Miami Marlins Cy Young Award winner Sandy Alcántara, along with the New York Yankees.
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/red-sox/boston-red-sox-news...

8/2 5:44 AM Jeremy Pena (SS-HOU) Astros' Jeremy Pena hopes to be in lineup vs. Red Sox. Although the Houston Astros locked up three position players before Thursday's trade deadline, shortstop Jeremy Pena may have been the team's best addition this week. The Astros hope he'll man the shortstop position on Saturday afternoon when they visit the Boston Red Sox for the second contest of a three-game series. Pena started at shortstop and collected three of Houston's seven hits during a 2-1 loss in 10 innings to Boston on Friday night.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/astros-jer...

8/2 5:13 AM Eugenio Suarez (3B-SEA) MLB Rumors: Mariners Got Eugenio Suarez for Discount Rate After Yankees Showed No Interest?. A new report claims the Seattle Mariners were able to get Eugenio Suarez for a reasonable rate because his trade
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/mlb-rumors-marine...

8/2 5:06 AM Zack Wheeler (P-PHI) Aces wild: Tigers' Tarik Skubal to square off vs. Phillies' Zack Wheeler. It's not often a regular-season game carries the weight of history, but Saturday afternoon's matchup between Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler and Detroit Tigers star Tarik Skubal just might. The two current Cy Young Award front-runners are set to face off in Philadelphia in a battle of division leaders.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/aces-wild-...

8/2 5:00 AM Shane Bieber (P-TOR) Blue Jays Front Office Graded on Recent Trade Decisions During Crucial Stretch. The Toronto Blue Jays made some decent moves as the trade deadline was cut off. When the deadline was done, the Jays had acquired a starting pitcher (hopefully), a pair of relievers, an infielder, and a catcher. At first glance, their biggest move was the acquisition of 2x CY Young winner, Shane Bieber, from the Cleveland Guardians. This could potentially be a huge win for the Blue Jays, but the hiccup is that he hasn't thrown a pitch in the majors since April of last season.
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/bluejays/news/blue-jays-fro...

8/2 4:59 AM Aaron Judge (OF/DH-NYY) Yankees' Aaron Judge Nearing Activation But Not Full Health. New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is almost back, but his right elbow is not entirely on board. The 2024 American League MVP is targeting a return to the lineup during next week's road trip in Texas, with manager Aaron Boone eyeing Tuesday or Wednesday as a realistic activation date. If all goes well, he will slot back in as designated hitter, at least to start. Whether the Yankees follow through on that remains uncertain.
Source: https://nesn.com/2025/08/aaron-judge-injury-return...

8/2 4:47 AM Dominic Smith (1B-SF) Former Met Smith delivers winning hit in extras for Giants. Pinch-hitter Dominic Smith hit a tiebreaking RBI single against his former team in the 10th inning leading the San Francisco Giants to a 4-3 win over the New York Mets on Friday night. The victory snapped a six-game losing streak for the Giants, who dealt relievers Tyler Rogers and Camilo Doval, as well as outfielder Mike Yastrzemski, prior to Thursday's trade deadline. The Mets overcame a 3-0 deficit to force extra innings before losing their fourth straight game and falling out of first place in the National League East.
Source: https://www.trentonian.com/2025/08/02/former-met-s...