Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase — a rumored MLB trade deadline target — has been placed on paid leave in connection with a sports-gambling investigation, ESPN's Jeff Passan reported Monday. Clase is reportedly on leave through Aug. 31, per The Athletic's Zack Meisel.

The Seattle Mariners are adamant about making a strong run in the postseason. The franchise has been pretty active in the trade market as it continues to pursue players to bolster its lineup. Recently,

Major League Baseball's trade deadline is scheduled for next Thursday, which means teams have less than a week to get their midsummer shopping done. The moves have already started, as the Mariners recently acquired Josh Naylor from the Diamondbacks while the Yankees acquired Ryan McMahon in a trade with the Rockies.

The Seattle Mariners have already added a star first baseman to their roster. Could they also swing a franchise-altering move for MacKenzie Gore?

The D-backs traded first baseman Josh Naylor to the Mariners in exchange for left-handed pitcher Brandyn Garcia (Arizona's updated No. 16 prospect per MLB Pipeline) and right-hander Ashton Izzi (No. 11),

Ahead of the MLB trade deadline, there are plenty of rumors regarding the D-Backs' Eugenio Suarez, and the Phillies are in on him.

The New York Yankees' trade deadline has taken quite a wild turn following the injury news to Aaron Judge. What will the Bronx Bombers do?

Sunday's win over the Phillies showed how the Yankees' bullpen should work, but is that just wishful thinking?