Willson Contreras wasn't trying to insult the Cardinals, but it's hard to look at his latest comment as anything but that.

"The Yankees currently rank 24th in bullpen HR/FB ratio and 20th in bullpen ERA. Matz would be an improvement in both of those areas. The Yankees' lone left-handed reliever is Tim Hill, so they could use some reinforcements on that end," Gauvain writes.

The Blue Jays currently sit atop the AL East standings and hold the second-best record league-wide. The latest report goes to show how determined the franchise is to strengthen its roster ahead of the July 30 trade deadline.

The Texas Rangers are linked to closers from the St. Louis Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Pirates, and Adolis Garcia's name has been rumored.

The St. Louis Cardinals are expected to be active in the coming days, but it's unclear what moves they'll make. One of their more intriguing trade chips is All-

Left-handed power bat Brendan Donovan is in his fourth season with the St. Louis Cardinals after making his MLB debut in 2022. The 28-year-old has carved out a role as a versatile utility player, capable of handling multiple positions while providing a steady left-handed presence in the lineup.

The Braves are sellers. But their injury-depleted starting rotation has forced them to spend the past couple days buying from the clearance rack. The Braves acquired Carlos Carrasco from the Yankees in exchange for cash or a player to be named later on Monday.