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.

With the July 31 trade deadline looming, deals are already getting done with more on the way. Contenders are looking

The 2025 MLB trade deadline is just three days away, and a lot could change by 6 p.m. ET on Thursday. With rumors flying, here's some of what's being discussed around the league. The Orioles are looking to shop Ryan O'Hearn this week,

Arizona Diamondbacks star third baseman Eugenio Suárez took a fastball to the hand during Monday's game against the Detroit Tigers and had X-rays done, per USA Today's Bob Nightengale.

The 34-year-old leads MLB in RBI with 87 and is arguably the best hitter rumored to be available at the July 31 trade deadline. The Diamondbacks, who fell to 51-56 after Monday’s loss, appear to be sellers and already traded first baseman Josh Naylor to the Seattle Mariners last week.

As the Major League Baseball trade deadline approaches, the action is picking up. On the soccer field, England beat Spain in a penalty shootout to win the Women’s European Championship on Sunday. On Sunday Night Baseball,