BREAKING: ESPN Releases Top 100 MLB Trade Candidates List
ESPN's Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel have released their list of the top 100 MLB trade candidates ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline.
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ESPN's Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel have released their list of the top 100 MLB trade candidates ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline.

With the 2026 MLB season reaching its mid-June pivot, we identify three high-upside young stars—Jac Caglianone, Samuel Basallo, and Grant Taylor—who are ready to break out.

Despite modest preseason projections, the Milwaukee Brewers and Cleveland Guardians are leading their divisions in 2026. We break down the organizational philosophies that make these two teams the MLB's most consistent overachievers.

As the 2026 MLB trade deadline approaches, stars like Tarik Skubal and Byron Buxton are surfacing as top targets. We break down the biggest names likely to move.

Bryan Reynolds leads the Pittsburgh Pirates into a critical interleague series against the Oakland Athletics following a dominant four-hit performance. With both teams fighting to stay relevant in their respective divisions, this matchup serves as a mid-season turning point.

The New York Mets (32-41) face a critical series finale against the Cincinnati Reds (35-37) as they aim to avoid a three-game sweep and regain momentum in the National League standings.

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Angels face off in a series-deciding rubber match. With Arizona fighting for a Wild Card spot and the Angels looking to play spoiler, this interleague clash carries significant weight.

The St. Louis Cardinals look to protect their home winning streak as they host the San Diego Padres in a crucial National League matchup at Busch Stadium.

The Toronto Blue Jays (35-38) take on the Boston Red Sox (29-41) in a critical Game 2 of their AL East series. Both teams are looking to climb the divisional standings in this high-stakes matchup.

The Los Angeles Dodgers (47-27) look to complete a three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays (41-29) in a high-stakes interleague finale. Read our full preview and analysis.

Brandon Lowe hit a go-ahead home run in the ninth inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates overcame a four-run deficit to defeat the Oakland Athletics 6-5. Bryan Reynolds added to the historic night by homering from both sides of the plate.

The Pittsburgh Pirates overcame an early four-run deficit thanks to a pair of home runs from Bryan Reynolds and a clutch ninth-inning shot from Brandon Lowe to defeat the Athletics 6-5.

Mike Trout fueled a 7-0 Los Angeles Angels victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks with a two-run home run and an RBI double. The Angels' pitching staff completed the shutout in a dominant Tuesday night performance.

Cal Raleigh made a triumphant return from the injured list, driving in two runs to lead the Seattle Mariners to a 3-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles, supported by Logan Gilbert's 10 strikeouts.

Shohei Ohtani provided the only offense needed with his 15th home run of the season, while Justin Wrobleski dominated on the mound in a 1-0 Dodgers win over the Rays.

Raynel Delgado delivered a clutch two-run single in the eighth inning of just his second MLB game to lead the Houston Astros to a 4-2 win over the Detroit Tigers.

Justin Verlander is scheduled to make his first start for the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park since 2017 this Sunday against the Chicago White Sox.

Willi Castro and TJ Rumfield led the Colorado Rockies to a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. Castro drove in two runs while Rumfield added a two-run homer to even the series.

Andre Pallante delivered seven strong innings while Blaze Jordan and Nathan Church provided the RBI hits to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 3-2 victory over the San Diego Padres.

Sal Stewart and Spencer Steer combined for two first-inning home runs to lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 5-3 win, spoiling Kodai Senga's return for the Mets.

The opening game between the Braves and Giants was suspended in the second inning due to rain. Play will resume Wednesday at 2 p.m. with the Giants leading 3-2.

The New York Yankees dominated the Chicago White Sox 12-2, powered by Spencer Jones' first Yankee Stadium home run and two-run blasts from Ben Rice and Paul Goldschmidt.

Garrett Mitchell's seventh-inning solo home run propelled the Milwaukee Brewers to a 2-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night.

Curtis Mead delivered a clutch three-run home run in the seventh inning to lead the Washington Nationals to a 6-4 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.
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