Last week, Buster Olney of ESPN reported the Padres were making Cease available in trade talks with rival teams. Joel Sherman of the New York Post subsequently identified six teams that have inquired about Cease: the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, Tampa Bay Rays, New York Mets and Chicago Cubs.

Matthews is still listed as the Astros' top prospect, but Houston is unlikely to move him now that he is starting at second base on the major-league team with Brendan Rodgers on the injured list. Without a top prospect in return, trading Gore would be tough to justify for the Nationals.

The Houston Astros have had the year from hell when it comes to their rotation. We could list off the array of injuries that their starting pitchers have suffer

The Houston Astros, a formidable contender in the MLB, are actively seeking to enhance their roster for the upcoming season. Reports suggest they are eyeing a key player from the St. Louis Cardinals,

The 27-year-old Soroka makes sense as a rental for a contender. He is playing on an expiring contract that pays $9 million in 2025, and if he shines on the mound this Tuesday night against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park in Houston, the 27-year-old hurler could have an even bigger target on his back from pitcher-needy clubs.

When it comes to the best hitters reported to be available before this year's Trade Deadline on July 31, there's D-backs third baseman Eugenio Suárez \-\- and there's everybody else. Despite a strong résumé that includes six 30-homer seasons,

First baseman Jon Singleton is set to be designated for assignment by the Astros. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

With Thursday's MLB trade deadline on the horizon, the Texas Rangers are reportedly making a late push to improve their pitching staff.