They have been protective of Andrew Painter, Aidan Miller, and Justin Crawford. But as the trade deadline approaches, it looks like the price for a top reliever will be high.

The Twins dealt Chris Paddack but are still open to trading relievers and centerfielder Harrison Bader ahead of the trade deadline.

Major League Baseball's trade deadline will pass at 6 p.m. ET on July 31, leaving teams with just over two days to complete their summer shopping. Some clubs have already been active swappers: the Yankees have obtained two infielders (Ryan McMahon and Amed Rosario),

The Philadelphia Phillies might have been close to landing Emmanuel Clase prior to his placement on non-disciplinary leave.

The Phillies might have been watching their future on Monday night. Luis Robert Jr. hit a Cristopher Sánchez changeup just over the right-field wall at Rate Field for a two-run homer in the fourth inning of the Phillies’ 6-2 loss to the White Sox.

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With the MLB trade deadline looming, struggling Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara emerges as a potential trade target for the Red Sox, who could gamble on his upside despite a league-worst ERA.

It's easy to identify the flaws: a missing swing-and-miss reliever and a righty power bat. Securing them will require sacrifices.