R.J. Anderson

CBS Sports Staff /

Zach Eflin trade grades: Orioles get 'A' for landing veteran starter from division rival Rays

Eflin fills an immediate need for the Orioles as they look to win the World Series

MLB trade rumors: Mariners seeking more bats after Randy Arozarena trade, Giants' Blake Snell drawing interest

Here are the rumors for Friday, July 26

Mike Trout injury update: No timetable for Angels slugger after he leaves rehab stint with knee soreness

Trout said his MRI was clean as he's working his way back from a torn meniscus in that same knee

Zach Eflin, Randy Arozarena traded: Seven other Rays who could be on the move before 2024 MLB trade deadline

Tampa Bay is here to sell, which is an intriguing development

Zach Eflin trade: Orioles acquire veteran starter in MLB trade deadline move with Rays

The Rays have now sent two veterans packing on Friday

Riley Greene injury: Tigers star placed on IL just days ahead of pivotal MLB trade deadline for Detroit

Greene is dealing with a strained right hamstring

James Paxton trade: Red Sox reunite with veteran starter following swap with Dodgers

Paxton was designated for assignment by the Dodgers earlier this week

Phillies, Orioles swap Austin Hays, Seranthony Domínguez as part of rare deadline trade between contenders

Cristian Pache was also sent to Baltimore in the deal

Randy Arozarena trade grades: Mariners receive 'A' for much needed offensive boost in swap with Rays

Rays send All-Star outfielder packing ahead of 2024 MLB trade deadline

Randy Arozarena trade: Mariners acquire Rays All-Star outfielder ahead of 2024 MLB trade deadline

The M's made a big splash on Thursday night

Luis Robert Jr. landing spots: Ranking teams by likelihood of acquiring White Sox slugger at trade deadline

The oft-injured Robert is expected to be the top hitter on the market

Jorge Mateo injury update: Orioles infielder lands on IL after ugly collision with Gunnar Henderson

The Orioles called Mateo's injury a left elbow subluxation

2024 MLB trade deadline: Eight under-the-radar candidates to move, including a former first-round draft pick

We know the names like Garrett Crochet and Luis Robert but not every trade has to be a blockbuster

Braves hold players meeting as wild-card race tightens: Three reasons why losing streak may have team worried

The Braves hold the first wild-card spot but the Cardinals have narrowed the lead

Tyler Fitzgerald becomes first Giants player to accomplish home-run feat since Barry Bonds

Fitzgerald is also the first Giants rookie in franchise history to homer in five consecutive games

R.J. Anderson joined CBS Sports in 2016. He previously wrote for Baseball Prospectus, where he contributed to five of the New York Times bestselling annuals. His work has also appeared in Newsweek and Baseball America, as well as on ESPN.com and Wired.com.

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