Mets sign A.J. Minter: Ex-Braves reliever heading to New York bullpen on $22 million contract, per report

The Atlanta Braves are currently struggling in fourth place in the NL East, prompting GM Alex Anthopoulos to consider a minor trade involving veterans like Marcell Ozuna. With Chris Sale staying put for another season, Anthopoulos may pursue younger talent such as Kyle Schwarber, whose impressive stats could align with the Braves' financial strategy as contracts expire. Need More Context? 🔎

The New York Yankees are expected to make significant moves before the July 31 trade deadline, with a notable potential trade involving breakout slugger Ben Rice. The 26-year-old first baseman is enjoying a standout season, boasting a .235/.326/.466 slash line with 14 home runs in 264 at-bats, highlighted by an impressive average exit velocity of 93.2 mph. Need More Context? 🔎

The Cardinals have signed fifth overall pick Liam Doyle, while the Braves secured underslot deals with first-rounder Tate Southisene and second-rounder Alex Lodise, allowing them to offer higher bonuses to fourth and fifth-round picks Briggs McKenzie and Conor Essenburg. Additionally, the Angels reached a $2.0772MM agreement with second-rounder Chase Shores, a promising 6'8" pitcher from LSU. Need More Context? 🔎