​MLB trade deadline tracker: Live rumors, news, updates before 2026 deadline originally appeared on The Sporting News.
Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The MLB trade deadline is quickly approaching, giving teams one last chance to upgrade their rosters for the playoff push.This year, only a few teams are definitely out of the postseason hunt, creating an air of mystery surrounding what trades will look like. That could lead to some surprise sellers or the possibility of two contenders trading with each other more frequently.The biggest name available is Tarik Skubal, the two-time reigning AL Cy Young winner, as the Detroit Tigers continue to fall in the AL standings. Any team acquiring Skubal would get the benefit of arguably the best pitcher in baseball until he hits free agency this offseason.The Sporting News is tracking all news and rumors from the 2026 MLB trade deadline. Follow along for full updates.SN’s MLB HQ: Live MLB scores | Updated MLB standings | Full MLB scheduleMLB trade deadline tracker 2026: Live news, updates and rumorsDodgers land Skubal from TigersDate: Aug. 1Source: Jeff PassanThe biggest fish of the trade deadline heads to Los Angeles for prospects Zyhir Hope, River Ryan and Brady Smith. Skubal becomes the latest star to join the Dodgers chase for a three-peat, while the Tigers get some value back instead of losing him for nothing in the offseason.Reds listening on Elly De La CruzDate: Aug. 1Source: Jen McCaffreyMcCaffrey reports that the Reds need to be blown away to deal De LA Cruz, but it’s notable that the team hasn’t turned away any calls. The Red Sox are one team that has at least checked in on the star shortstop.White Sox trade for Mariners SP Luis CastilloDate: Aug. 1Source: Jeff PassanSeattle gets Seranthony Dominguez, Nolan Jones and prospect Boston Smith for Castillo, who has struggled this season. However, Castillo gives Chicago much-needed starting pitching depth for the playoff push.Royals send Lane Thomas, Bailey Falter to BravesDate: Aug. 1Source: Jeff PassanThomas is a quality right-handed bat who will get playing time in Atlanta, while Falter is a struggling left-handed arm. In return, Kansas City is getting pitching prospects Carter Holton and Lucas Braun from the Braves.Mariners listening on Randy Arozarena, George Kirby and Emerson HancockDate: Aug. 1Source: Adam JudeSeattle’s disappointing season has the team exploring all options, including potentially trading Arozarena, who is an impending free agent. Kirby and Hancock, meanwhile, are under control but are part of a Mariners’ strong starting pitching unit, so the team could deal from the surplus of arms.Pirates get Camilo Doval from YankeesDate: Aug. 1Source: Jeff PassanDoval never found his footing in New York, so the Yankees send him to Pittsburgh for prospects Omar Alfonzo and Luis Cruz. The Pirates will hope Doval can help solve their bullpen issues down the stretch.Red Sox willing to trade Jarren D