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Tigers president defends return in Skubal trade

Tigers president Scott Harris dismissed the idea that Detroit should've waited right up until the deadline to trade Tarik Skubal, saying, "That's not how markets for the top players work."

Breslow: Surging Red Sox deserved big trades

The Red Sox acquired three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman in a trade with the Baltimore Orioles, the biggest in a slew of deadline moves for Boston.

Harper to outfield amid Phillies' shuffle for Arraez

Bryce Harper, who homered in Monday night's 6-3 win over the Washington Nationals, will soon move to right field -- just for the remainder of the season -- after his club swung a deal for three-time batting champ Luis Arraez from the San Francisco Giants.

Skubal doesn't 'sympathize' with Dodgers critics

New Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal said Monday he doesn't "really sympathize with people that blame the Dodgers for anything they've done," noting, "Every team could trade for me."

Injury-depleted Cubs acquire Holmes from Mets

The Cubs acquired right-hander Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the Mets for infielder Jefferson Rojas on Monday.

GM Cashman not ruling out anything with Judge

Yankees GM Brian Cashman said Aaron Judge's status ultimately hinges on what the next imaging of the rib shows. He declined to share when he expects Judge to undergo that scan.

'I want to be here': DeGrom stays loyal to Rangers

Two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom, 38, told the Texas Rangers before Monday's trade deadline that he wanted to stay with the 55-57 team, telling reporters at Globe Life Field that "I want to be here," and that "I believe in this group."

Padres trade for Ray, Mize to help rotation woes

The Padres shored up their starting rotation at the trade deadline, acquiring left-hander Robbie Ray from the Giants and right-hander Casey Mize from the Tigers.

✍ Trade grades: Evaluating most significant deals

Trade season has officially begun! Here's our running scorecard for every big move before Monday's deadline arrives.