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WrestleMania 2026: Full card, match predictions, and how to watch  The biggest weekend in professional wrestling is back with Las Vegas hosting WWE WrestleMania 42 from Allegiant Stadium, home of the Raiders. The two-night mega show always serves as WWE’s season finale, of sorts, closing the biggest storylines, dripping with celebrity involvement, and putting on a spectacle like nothing else.This year’s Mania feels different. It’s a show that has been constructed less with wrestling fans in mind, and more about capturing broad appeal. With the full weight of ESPN’s promotional strength behind them we’ve had Pat McAfee get attacked on his set, Danhausen curse Stephen A. Smith — with a focus on Gen-Z and Gen-Alpha with the addition of streamer IShowSpeed to the card. Let’s break down both nights of WrestleMania with predictions for how it will all go down.The Vision (Logan Paul and Austin Theory) and IShowSpeed vs. The Usos (Jimmy and Hey Uso) and LA KnightThere’s no reason to dive deep into this one. They put IShowSpeed on the card for a reason, and teaming him with Logan Paul makes this one obvious.Winner: The Vision and IShowSpeedJacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyreThis is one of the guaranteed two wrestling bangers on the card for night one. Two extremely athletic men for their size are going to put on a slugfest with a few big high-spots to pop the crowd. The plan here has to be elevating Fatu into the title picture, which I think is the plan here.The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax and Lash Legend) (c) vs. Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley and Lyra Valkyrie vs. The Bella Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella) — WWE Women’s Tag-Team ChampionshipThere’s a lot of talent here, but the match is overbooked. There’s a good chance this could get too sloppy as a result of having all these disparate forces in the ring at once. There’s really only one pick that makes sense to me given the build for this match and how stale the women’s tag-team division has been of late.Winner: Bayley and Lyra ValkyrieAJ Lee (c) vs. Becky Lynch — WWE Women’s Intercontinental ChampionshipThe return of AJ Lee has been really fun, as has her title run — but it ends at WrestleMania. This is about getting Becky Lynch back in the women’s championship picture as a stepping stone to her returning to being one of the biggest names in wrestling. The match quality of this one is an utter mystery, but as far as I’m concerned the end result is clear as day.A bit of a strange build to this one as WWE had to pivot after Bronn Breaker was injured to set up a program for Rollins and Gunther. Two of the best pure workers in the company, Rollins especially has a gift for putting on a mammoth show on the brightest stage. I think there’s enough intrigue in a quickness vs. strength match here to make it interesting, but I also think the result is clear with WWE sticking to the booking they had planned leading up to this.Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Liv Morgan — Women’s World ChampionshipThere’s been a rocket strapped to Liv Morgan’s back ever since she returned from injury, and this is the natural conclusion. Vaquer is the best women’s wrestler on the planet from an in-ring perspective, but WWE covets much more than simply being able to go. That makes this pick somewhat easy.Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Randy Orton (with Pat McAfee) — Undisputed WWE ChampionshipThe main event to night one has been brewing for months, with Rhodes and Orton being extremely close real-life friends. It’s been a really messy build that’s tried to involve a hundred different angles at once, including Jelly Roll for some reason. They’re both getting up in age, especially Randy Orton, but they have the capability of putting on one last banger — unless messy booking turns this into a celebrity-fest.The big stipulation to this match is that if Orton loses, then McAfee has to walk away from professional wrestling. There’s too much shared investment for WWE and ESPN to have that happen, so I’m following the moneyOba Femi vs. Brock LesnarWithout a doubt this is the match people seem most hyped for in the lead up to WrestleMania. WWE has been establishing Oba Femi as the new monster destined to take over the mantle of “big scary” in wrestling, and to do that he needs to get through the gatekeeper. The plan here is to legitimize Femi as the future, and this match will do just that.Penta (c) vs. Rusev vs. Je’Von Evans vs. Dragon Lee vs. JD McDonagh vs. Rey Mysterio — Ladder Match for the WWE Intercontinental ChampionshipThis could be terrifying with there being so many people in this match who value putting on a show over their own bodies. A multi-person ladder match is always something to watch for the high spots, but when the dust settles there’s only one outcome that really clicks for me and that’s Penta retaining. He is so over with the audience that cutting his legs out from under him isn’t the move here.Sami Zayn (c) vs. Trick Williams (with Lil Yachty) — WWE Intercontinental ChampionshipSami Zayn is one of my favorite wrestlers of all time, and it’s growing apparent that he’s never going to actually get his moment in the sun. That could be because of Zayn being outspoken on social media about social issues, maybe they just see him as being too small — who knows? One thing that is certain is that you don’t bring out Lil Yachty at WrestleMania to have his guy lose. Trick Williams deserves a title run, and this is it.“The Demon” Finn Balor vs. Dominik MysterioWho cares? For the life of me I still don’t really understand what WWE sees in Dom, but I know I might be in the minority. At this point they think he’s a future star, but you also don’t have Demon Balor lose in a match like this. I think there will be some shenanigans to make Balor look strong, but he still loses.Jade Cargill (c) vs. Rhea Ripley — WWE Women’s ChampionshipJade Cargill is the total package … except for the not being able to wrestle thing. Catapulted into the limelight because of her astonishing look, this title reign has never worked simply because she’s not good enough in the ring to have solid matches with established pro wrestlers. This is a chance to course-correct, and put the strap back on Rhea Ripley.CM Punk (c) vs. Roman Reigns — World Heavyweight ChampionshipThis match is a total tossup. Logic generally dictates that we have one title change on WrestleMania weekend, and I have that going to Randy Orton the night before. However, when I look at the long-term plans of WWE it has to involve putting Reigns back as champion, even if he’s more or less a part-time worker at this point. Punk is a guy who is always better on the chase than being the champ, so I’m going to go with my heart on this one.How to watch WWE WrestleMania 2026Date: Saturday, April 18 (Night 1) and Sunday, April 19 (Night 2)Location: Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NevadaStream: ESPN Unlimited (via the ESPN app) for viewers in the United States. Netflix for international viewers.The first hour of both nights airing on ESPN2 (Saturday) and ESPN (Sunday) at 6 p.m. ET.   #WrestleMania #Full #card #match #predictions #watch

WrestleMania 2026: Full card, match predictions, and how to watch

The biggest weekend in professional wrestling is back with Las Vegas hosting WWE WrestleMania 42 from Allegiant Stadium, home of the Raiders. The two-night mega show always serves as WWE’s season finale, of sorts, closing the biggest storylines, dripping with celebrity involvement, and putting on a spectacle like nothing else.

This year’s Mania feels different. It’s a show that has been constructed less with wrestling fans in mind, and more about capturing broad appeal. With the full weight of ESPN’s promotional strength behind them we’ve had Pat McAfee get attacked on his set, Danhausen curse Stephen A. Smith — with a focus on Gen-Z and Gen-Alpha with the addition of streamer IShowSpeed to the card. Let’s break down both nights of WrestleMania with predictions for how it will all go down.

The Vision (Logan Paul and Austin Theory) and IShowSpeed vs. The Usos (Jimmy and Hey Uso) and LA Knight

There’s no reason to dive deep into this one. They put IShowSpeed on the card for a reason, and teaming him with Logan Paul makes this one obvious.

Winner: The Vision and IShowSpeed

Jacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyre

This is one of the guaranteed two wrestling bangers on the card for night one. Two extremely athletic men for their size are going to put on a slugfest with a few big high-spots to pop the crowd. The plan here has to be elevating Fatu into the title picture, which I think is the plan here.

The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax and Lash Legend) (c) vs. Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley and Lyra Valkyrie vs. The Bella Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella) — WWE Women’s Tag-Team Championship

There’s a lot of talent here, but the match is overbooked. There’s a good chance this could get too sloppy as a result of having all these disparate forces in the ring at once. There’s really only one pick that makes sense to me given the build for this match and how stale the women’s tag-team division has been of late.

Winner: Bayley and Lyra Valkyrie

AJ Lee (c) vs. Becky Lynch — WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship

The return of AJ Lee has been really fun, as has her title run — but it ends at WrestleMania. This is about getting Becky Lynch back in the women’s championship picture as a stepping stone to her returning to being one of the biggest names in wrestling. The match quality of this one is an utter mystery, but as far as I’m concerned the end result is clear as day.

A bit of a strange build to this one as WWE had to pivot after Bronn Breaker was injured to set up a program for Rollins and Gunther. Two of the best pure workers in the company, Rollins especially has a gift for putting on a mammoth show on the brightest stage. I think there’s enough intrigue in a quickness vs. strength match here to make it interesting, but I also think the result is clear with WWE sticking to the booking they had planned leading up to this.

Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Liv Morgan — Women’s World Championship

There’s been a rocket strapped to Liv Morgan’s back ever since she returned from injury, and this is the natural conclusion. Vaquer is the best women’s wrestler on the planet from an in-ring perspective, but WWE covets much more than simply being able to go. That makes this pick somewhat easy.

Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Randy Orton (with Pat McAfee) — Undisputed WWE Championship

The main event to night one has been brewing for months, with Rhodes and Orton being extremely close real-life friends. It’s been a really messy build that’s tried to involve a hundred different angles at once, including Jelly Roll for some reason. They’re both getting up in age, especially Randy Orton, but they have the capability of putting on one last banger — unless messy booking turns this into a celebrity-fest.

The big stipulation to this match is that if Orton loses, then McAfee has to walk away from professional wrestling. There’s too much shared investment for WWE and ESPN to have that happen, so I’m following the money

Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar

Without a doubt this is the match people seem most hyped for in the lead up to WrestleMania. WWE has been establishing Oba Femi as the new monster destined to take over the mantle of “big scary” in wrestling, and to do that he needs to get through the gatekeeper. The plan here is to legitimize Femi as the future, and this match will do just that.

Penta (c) vs. Rusev vs. Je’Von Evans vs. Dragon Lee vs. JD McDonagh vs. Rey Mysterio — Ladder Match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship

This could be terrifying with there being so many people in this match who value putting on a show over their own bodies. A multi-person ladder match is always something to watch for the high spots, but when the dust settles there’s only one outcome that really clicks for me and that’s Penta retaining. He is so over with the audience that cutting his legs out from under him isn’t the move here.

Sami Zayn (c) vs. Trick Williams (with Lil Yachty) — WWE Intercontinental Championship

Sami Zayn is one of my favorite wrestlers of all time, and it’s growing apparent that he’s never going to actually get his moment in the sun. That could be because of Zayn being outspoken on social media about social issues, maybe they just see him as being too small — who knows? One thing that is certain is that you don’t bring out Lil Yachty at WrestleMania to have his guy lose. Trick Williams deserves a title run, and this is it.

“The Demon” Finn Balor vs. Dominik Mysterio

Who cares? For the life of me I still don’t really understand what WWE sees in Dom, but I know I might be in the minority. At this point they think he’s a future star, but you also don’t have Demon Balor lose in a match like this. I think there will be some shenanigans to make Balor look strong, but he still loses.

Jade Cargill (c) vs. Rhea Ripley — WWE Women’s Championship

Jade Cargill is the total package … except for the not being able to wrestle thing. Catapulted into the limelight because of her astonishing look, this title reign has never worked simply because she’s not good enough in the ring to have solid matches with established pro wrestlers. This is a chance to course-correct, and put the strap back on Rhea Ripley.

CM Punk (c) vs. Roman Reigns — World Heavyweight Championship

This match is a total tossup. Logic generally dictates that we have one title change on WrestleMania weekend, and I have that going to Randy Orton the night before. However, when I look at the long-term plans of WWE it has to involve putting Reigns back as champion, even if he’s more or less a part-time worker at this point. Punk is a guy who is always better on the chase than being the champ, so I’m going to go with my heart on this one.

How to watch WWE WrestleMania 2026

Date: Saturday, April 18 (Night 1) and Sunday, April 19 (Night 2)

Location: Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada

Stream: ESPN Unlimited (via the ESPN app) for viewers in the United States. Netflix for international viewers.

The first hour of both nights airing on ESPN2 (Saturday) and ESPN (Sunday) at 6 p.m. ET.

#WrestleMania #Full #card #match #predictions #watch

The biggest weekend in professional wrestling is back with Las Vegas hosting WWE WrestleMania 42 from Allegiant Stadium, home of the Raiders. The two-night mega show always serves as WWE’s season finale, of sorts, closing the biggest storylines, dripping with celebrity involvement, and putting on a spectacle like nothing else.

This year’s Mania feels different. It’s a show that has been constructed less with wrestling fans in mind, and more about capturing broad appeal. With the full weight of ESPN’s promotional strength behind them we’ve had Pat McAfee get attacked on his set, Danhausen curse Stephen A. Smith — with a focus on Gen-Z and Gen-Alpha with the addition of streamer IShowSpeed to the card. Let’s break down both nights of WrestleMania with predictions for how it will all go down.

The Vision (Logan Paul and Austin Theory) and IShowSpeed vs. The Usos (Jimmy and Hey Uso) and LA Knight

There’s no reason to dive deep into this one. They put IShowSpeed on the card for a reason, and teaming him with Logan Paul makes this one obvious.

Winner: The Vision and IShowSpeed

Jacob Fatu vs. Drew McIntyre

This is one of the guaranteed two wrestling bangers on the card for night one. Two extremely athletic men for their size are going to put on a slugfest with a few big high-spots to pop the crowd. The plan here has to be elevating Fatu into the title picture, which I think is the plan here.

The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax and Lash Legend) (c) vs. Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley and Lyra Valkyrie vs. The Bella Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella) — WWE Women’s Tag-Team Championship

There’s a lot of talent here, but the match is overbooked. There’s a good chance this could get too sloppy as a result of having all these disparate forces in the ring at once. There’s really only one pick that makes sense to me given the build for this match and how stale the women’s tag-team division has been of late.

Winner: Bayley and Lyra Valkyrie

AJ Lee (c) vs. Becky Lynch — WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship

The return of AJ Lee has been really fun, as has her title run — but it ends at WrestleMania. This is about getting Becky Lynch back in the women’s championship picture as a stepping stone to her returning to being one of the biggest names in wrestling. The match quality of this one is an utter mystery, but as far as I’m concerned the end result is clear as day.

A bit of a strange build to this one as WWE had to pivot after Bronn Breaker was injured to set up a program for Rollins and Gunther. Two of the best pure workers in the company, Rollins especially has a gift for putting on a mammoth show on the brightest stage. I think there’s enough intrigue in a quickness vs. strength match here to make it interesting, but I also think the result is clear with WWE sticking to the booking they had planned leading up to this.

Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Liv Morgan — Women’s World Championship

There’s been a rocket strapped to Liv Morgan’s back ever since she returned from injury, and this is the natural conclusion. Vaquer is the best women’s wrestler on the planet from an in-ring perspective, but WWE covets much more than simply being able to go. That makes this pick somewhat easy.

Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Randy Orton (with Pat McAfee) — Undisputed WWE Championship

The main event to night one has been brewing for months, with Rhodes and Orton being extremely close real-life friends. It’s been a really messy build that’s tried to involve a hundred different angles at once, including Jelly Roll for some reason. They’re both getting up in age, especially Randy Orton, but they have the capability of putting on one last banger — unless messy booking turns this into a celebrity-fest.

The big stipulation to this match is that if Orton loses, then McAfee has to walk away from professional wrestling. There’s too much shared investment for WWE and ESPN to have that happen, so I’m following the money

Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar

Without a doubt this is the match people seem most hyped for in the lead up to WrestleMania. WWE has been establishing Oba Femi as the new monster destined to take over the mantle of “big scary” in wrestling, and to do that he needs to get through the gatekeeper. The plan here is to legitimize Femi as the future, and this match will do just that.

Penta (c) vs. Rusev vs. Je’Von Evans vs. Dragon Lee vs. JD McDonagh vs. Rey Mysterio — Ladder Match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship

This could be terrifying with there being so many people in this match who value putting on a show over their own bodies. A multi-person ladder match is always something to watch for the high spots, but when the dust settles there’s only one outcome that really clicks for me and that’s Penta retaining. He is so over with the audience that cutting his legs out from under him isn’t the move here.

Sami Zayn (c) vs. Trick Williams (with Lil Yachty) — WWE Intercontinental Championship

Sami Zayn is one of my favorite wrestlers of all time, and it’s growing apparent that he’s never going to actually get his moment in the sun. That could be because of Zayn being outspoken on social media about social issues, maybe they just see him as being too small — who knows? One thing that is certain is that you don’t bring out Lil Yachty at WrestleMania to have his guy lose. Trick Williams deserves a title run, and this is it.

“The Demon” Finn Balor vs. Dominik Mysterio

Who cares? For the life of me I still don’t really understand what WWE sees in Dom, but I know I might be in the minority. At this point they think he’s a future star, but you also don’t have Demon Balor lose in a match like this. I think there will be some shenanigans to make Balor look strong, but he still loses.

Jade Cargill (c) vs. Rhea Ripley — WWE Women’s Championship

Jade Cargill is the total package … except for the not being able to wrestle thing. Catapulted into the limelight because of her astonishing look, this title reign has never worked simply because she’s not good enough in the ring to have solid matches with established pro wrestlers. This is a chance to course-correct, and put the strap back on Rhea Ripley.

CM Punk (c) vs. Roman Reigns — World Heavyweight Championship

This match is a total tossup. Logic generally dictates that we have one title change on WrestleMania weekend, and I have that going to Randy Orton the night before. However, when I look at the long-term plans of WWE it has to involve putting Reigns back as champion, even if he’s more or less a part-time worker at this point. Punk is a guy who is always better on the chase than being the champ, so I’m going to go with my heart on this one.

How to watch WWE WrestleMania 2026

Date: Saturday, April 18 (Night 1) and Sunday, April 19 (Night 2)

Location: Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada

Stream: ESPN Unlimited (via the ESPN app) for viewers in the United States. Netflix for international viewers.

The first hour of both nights airing on ESPN2 (Saturday) and ESPN (Sunday) at 6 p.m. ET.

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Deadspin | Santiago Moreno, FC Dallas put unbeaten streak on line vs. Galaxy <div id=""><section id="0" class=" w-full"><div class="xl:container mx-0 !px-4 py-0 pb-4 !mx-0 !px-0"><img src="https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/28712242.jpg" srcset="https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/28712242.jpg" alt="MLS: St. Louis CITY SC at FC Dallas" class="w-full" fetchpriority="high" loading="eager"/><span class="text-0.8 leading-tight">Apr 11, 2026; Frisco, Texas, USA; FC Dallas forward Santiago Moreno (10) dribbles the ball as St. Louis CITY SC midfielder Conrad Wallem (6) defends during the second half at Toyota Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images<!-- --> <!-- --> </span></div></section><section id="section-1"> <p>FC Dallas, with Santiago Moreno’s arrival this year adding to an already potent attack led by Petar Musa, will try to keep their early-season form going Saturday night when they continue a homestand against the Los Angeles Galaxy in Frisco, Texas.</p> </section><section id="section-2"> <p>Moreno enjoyed 4 1/2 good years in Portland, scoring 20 goals and adding 40 assists in 131 fixtures for the Timbers. But a high-profile transfer to Brazilian side Fluminense resulted in Moreno logging just 18 minutes total.</p> </section><section id="section-3"> <p>Fluminense loaned Moreno to Dallas for the season’s balance with an option to make it permanent at year’s end. He believes he can help Dallas (3-1-3, 12 points) become a contender in MLS’ Western Conference.</p> </section><section id="section-4"> <p>“The few times I’ve been able to train with the group, I’ve felt very good,” Moreno said. “They train a lot on the physical side and that is vital in a team, so I’m just waiting to adapt to keep competing.”</p> </section><section id="section-5"> <p>Moreno figures to slot in as a central playmaker for Dallas, providing service for Musa and Logan Farrington, who have combined for 11 of the team’s 15 goals.</p> </section><br/><section id="section-6"> <p>FC Dallas are on a four-match unbeaten streak (2-0-2).</p> </section> <section id="section-7"> <p>Meanwhile, the Galaxy (2-3-2, 8 points) aim to bounce back from a 3-0 loss to Toluca on Wednesday night in the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup in Carson, Calif. Needing to win by three goals to advance on aggregate, Los Angeles didn’t come close, falling 7-2 in the series overall.</p> </section><section id="section-8"> <p>“We’ve got to answer the bell here and we’ve got to respond,” Galaxy coach Greg Vanney said.</p> </section><section id="section-9"> <p>Los Angeles did at least win its latest MLS fixture, edging Austin FC 2-1 on April 11 for its first victory since a 3-0 rout of Charlotte FC on Feb. 28. The Galaxy have fired 51 shots on target, the top total in the league, but rank in the middle of the pack with 10 goals.</p> </section><section id="section-10"> <p>Captain Maya Yoshida was agitated when asked after the Wednesday loss if it was good that the team could now focus on its league schedule.</p> </section><section id="section-11"> <p>“We have to make it good,” he said. “We have no choice.”</p> </section><br/><section id="section-12"> <p>–Field Level Media</p> </section> </div> #Deadspin #Santiago #Moreno #Dallas #put #unbeaten #streak #line #Galaxy

The 2026 MLB Trade Deadline is just a few days away.

And the rumors are heating up.

The Deadline arrives at 6:00 p.m. Eastern on Monday, August 3, but we are already seeing some deals being made, including one between the surging Boston Red Sox and the Washington Nationals. Let’s take our first look at the MLB rumor mill as we get ready for this year’s MLB Trade Deadline.

Marlins open to offers on “several” players

While the Miami Marlins finished seven games above .500 in the first half of the season, they lost the final three games before the All-Star Break, and with eight losses to open the second half, that 12 game losing streak has dropped the Marlins down the NL East standings. Wins the past few nights have moved them back above .500 on the year, but Miami could be creative sellers at the deadline.

Or at least entertain offers on cost-controlled players over these next few days.

Bats remain the major options. According to The Athletic the Marlins will at least “listen” to offers on controllable bats, including shortstop Otto Lopez, 2B Xavier Edwards, and OF Heriberto Hernández. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reported on Tuesday that the Marlins are also open to trading C/OF/DH Liam Hicks, due in large part to the emergence of young catcher Joe Mack.

Speaking of Mack, the rookie catcher is one of a few Marlins that are reportedly off limits, including pitchers Sandy Alcantara, Max Meyer, and Eury Pérez.

The Minnesota Twins are one game above .500, with the MLB Trade Deadline fast approaching.

But unlike the Marlins, who were 8.5 games out of first place in the division on Thursday morning, the Twins sit just three games out of first in the AL Central, and just 1.5 games behind the second-place Cleveland Guardians in both the division and the Wild Card chase.

Given that, the Twins are officially buyers at the deadline, according to general manager Jeremy Zoll. In a story on The Athletic filed on Tuesday night, Zoll made the case for Minnesota, and highlighted an improved bullpen as a focus at the deadline.

“All along, we were optimistic we were going to be in this spot to be able to add,” Zoll said. “We’re active on the phones and in touch across the board in trying to do everything we can to find ways to improve the team.”

Zoll also indicated that the recent play from Minnesota — the Twins entered Wednesday on a three-game winning streak — made the decision easier.

“We’re really excited about how the team has played over this last stretch,” Zoll said. “We’re really encouraged about that. In turn, we’re going to use this next stretch to do everything we can to find ways to improve the club and continue to execute on that goal and make it a reality.”

Catching market heating up

Pitching is always a focus at the MLB Trade Deadline, and a potential deal involving Tarik Skubal is at the front of many shopping lists around the league.

But catching has become a focus for several teams looking to bolster their playoff chances, according to a report from Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. According to the long-time MLB insider six teams — the Red Sox, the Yankees, the Rays, the White Sox, the Rangers, and the Dodgers — could be looking for help behind the plate.

One problem, according to one source?

There might not be enough good catchers to go around.

“There are about a half-dozen teams looking for catching help,” one NL executive said to Feinsand. “There just aren’t a half-dozen catchers out there to trade for.”

As noted in Feinsand’s report, the name most often mentioned is that of Ryan Jeffers, who is on an expiring contract. But as mentioned above, the Twins are looking to buy, not sell, at the deadline, which could complicate such a move. Other options include Hunter Goodman with the Colorado Rockies — but he is under club control for the next three years, which increases the asking price dramatically — and Adley Rutschman, although moving him from Baltimore would mean the Orioles would “concede” the AL Wild Card race, where Baltimore sits just 2.5 games off the pace.
Then there is Liam Hicks, who the Marlins are reportedly open to trading given the emergence of Joe Mack. While he has four more years of club control, Mack’s development coupled with the growth of Triple-A catcher Agustín Ramirez makes moving Hicks easier for Miami.

Boston looking for SS help

Red Sox fans were ready to write off the season back in June, after losing two-out-of-three to Colorado dropped Boston to 32-46, and 15.5 games out in the division.

But a 15-game winning streak changed everything, and with a win Wednesday night against the Athletics, the Red Sox are now five games above .500, just seven back in the AL East, and if the playoffs were to begin today, Boston would be in as a Wild Card team.

That rapid turnaround has seen the Red Sox emerge as buyers at the MLB Trade Deadline and they already made one move, acquiring infielder Curtis Mead in a deal with the Washington Nationals. But he was hit by a pitch in his Boston debut, and is headed to the IL with a broken wrist.

Zach Neto is a popular name linked to Boston, but the Los Angeles Angels might be reluctant to move the 25-year-old infielder who is under team control for the next three-plus seasons. Other options include Houston’s Jeremy Peña, Miami’s Otto Lopez, and perhaps another deal with Washington for CJ Abrams.

The latest on Tarik Skubal

The Detroit Tigers ace took the bump on Wednesday for his last start ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline.

Will it be his final start for the Tigers?

Detroit is in a fascinating position. At the moment the Tigers are just 4.5 games out of the final AL Wild Card spot, and having an ace like Skubal down the stretch could ease a playoff push.

But with Skubal set to hit free agency — and expected to look for a contract in the $400 million range this offseason — the Tigers might look to get something in return for him now, rather than see him walk in free agency.

It is a decision that could shape not just Detroit, but all of baseball, for the future.

MLB.com put together a roundtable with Mark Feinsand, Tigers beat writer Jason Beck, and several other beat writers for teams that could put together an offer for the ace. According to Beck, Detroit would prioritize young arms in any such deal. “[The] Tigers will look for young pitching in pretty much any deal. They have good young arms in Troy Melton, Jackson Jobe, Reese Olson and Ty Madden, but their farm system is thin on projectable starting pitchers,” wrote Beck.

The most intriguing team, at least according to this writer, is Milwaukee. As noted by Brewers beat writer Adam McCalvy, while Milwaukee is one of those teams that “must stockpile prospects, especially position player prospects, in order to contend year after year” the Brewers are “very interested” in Skubal.

Pairing Skubal with Jacob Misiorowski would give Milwaukee one heck of a one-two combination at the top of the rotation down the stretch, and into the playoffs.

It is worth noting that Skubal notched his 1,000th career strikeout on Wednesday, so if it was indeed his last outing for the Tigers, he will go out in style.

#MLB #trade #rumors #Twins #Red #Sox #Tarik #Skubal #ahead #Mondays #deadline">MLB trade rumors on Twins, Red Sox, Tarik Skubal, and more ahead of Monday’s deadline  The 2026 MLB Trade Deadline is just a few days away.And the rumors are heating up.The Deadline arrives at 6:00 p.m. Eastern on Monday, August 3, but we are already seeing some deals being made, including one between the surging Boston Red Sox and the Washington Nationals. Let’s take our first look at the MLB rumor mill as we get ready for this year’s MLB Trade Deadline.Marlins open to offers on “several” playersWhile the Miami Marlins finished seven games above .500 in the first half of the season, they lost the final three games before the All-Star Break, and with eight losses to open the second half, that 12 game losing streak has dropped the Marlins down the NL East standings. Wins the past few nights have moved them back above .500 on the year, but Miami could be creative sellers at the deadline.Or at least entertain offers on cost-controlled players over these next few days.Bats remain the major options. According to The Athletic the Marlins will at least “listen” to offers on controllable bats, including shortstop Otto Lopez, 2B Xavier Edwards, and OF Heriberto Hernández. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reported on Tuesday that the Marlins are also open to trading C/OF/DH Liam Hicks, due in large part to the emergence of young catcher Joe Mack.Speaking of Mack, the rookie catcher is one of a few Marlins that are reportedly off limits, including pitchers Sandy Alcantara, Max Meyer, and Eury Pérez.The Minnesota Twins are one game above .500, with the MLB Trade Deadline fast approaching.But unlike the Marlins, who were 8.5 games out of first place in the division on Thursday morning, the Twins sit just three games out of first in the AL Central, and just 1.5 games behind the second-place Cleveland Guardians in both the division and the Wild Card chase.Given that, the Twins are officially buyers at the deadline, according to general manager Jeremy Zoll. In a story on The Athletic filed on Tuesday night, Zoll made the case for Minnesota, and highlighted an improved bullpen as a focus at the deadline.“All along, we were optimistic we were going to be in this spot to be able to add,” Zoll said. “We’re active on the phones and in touch across the board in trying to do everything we can to find ways to improve the team.”Zoll also indicated that the recent play from Minnesota — the Twins entered Wednesday on a three-game winning streak — made the decision easier.“We’re really excited about how the team has played over this last stretch,” Zoll said. “We’re really encouraged about that. In turn, we’re going to use this next stretch to do everything we can to find ways to improve the club and continue to execute on that goal and make it a reality.”Catching market heating upPitching is always a focus at the MLB Trade Deadline, and a potential deal involving Tarik Skubal is at the front of many shopping lists around the league.But catching has become a focus for several teams looking to bolster their playoff chances, according to a report from Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. According to the long-time MLB insider six teams — the Red Sox, the Yankees, the Rays, the White Sox, the Rangers, and the Dodgers — could be looking for help behind the plate.One problem, according to one source?There might not be enough good catchers to go around.“There are about a half-dozen teams looking for catching help,” one NL executive said to Feinsand. “There just aren’t a half-dozen catchers out there to trade for.”As noted in Feinsand’s report, the name most often mentioned is that of Ryan Jeffers, who is on an expiring contract. But as mentioned above, the Twins are looking to buy, not sell, at the deadline, which could complicate such a move. Other options include Hunter Goodman with the Colorado Rockies — but he is under club control for the next three years, which increases the asking price dramatically — and Adley Rutschman, although moving him from Baltimore would mean the Orioles would “concede” the AL Wild Card race, where Baltimore sits just 2.5 games off the pace.Then there is Liam Hicks, who the Marlins are reportedly open to trading given the emergence of Joe Mack. While he has four more years of club control, Mack’s development coupled with the growth of Triple-A catcher Agustín Ramirez makes moving Hicks easier for Miami.Boston looking for SS helpRed Sox fans were ready to write off the season back in June, after losing two-out-of-three to Colorado dropped Boston to 32-46, and 15.5 games out in the division.But a 15-game winning streak changed everything, and with a win Wednesday night against the Athletics, the Red Sox are now five games above .500, just seven back in the AL East, and if the playoffs were to begin today, Boston would be in as a Wild Card team.That rapid turnaround has seen the Red Sox emerge as buyers at the MLB Trade Deadline and they already made one move, acquiring infielder Curtis Mead in a deal with the Washington Nationals. But he was hit by a pitch in his Boston debut, and is headed to the IL with a broken wrist.Zach Neto is a popular name linked to Boston, but the Los Angeles Angels might be reluctant to move the 25-year-old infielder who is under team control for the next three-plus seasons. Other options include Houston’s Jeremy Peña, Miami’s Otto Lopez, and perhaps another deal with Washington for CJ Abrams.The latest on Tarik SkubalThe Detroit Tigers ace took the bump on Wednesday for his last start ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline.Will it be his final start for the Tigers?Detroit is in a fascinating position. At the moment the Tigers are just 4.5 games out of the final AL Wild Card spot, and having an ace like Skubal down the stretch could ease a playoff push.But with Skubal set to hit free agency — and expected to look for a contract in the $400 million range this offseason — the Tigers might look to get something in return for him now, rather than see him walk in free agency.It is a decision that could shape not just Detroit, but all of baseball, for the future.MLB.com put together a roundtable with Mark Feinsand, Tigers beat writer Jason Beck, and several other beat writers for teams that could put together an offer for the ace. According to Beck, Detroit would prioritize young arms in any such deal. “[The] Tigers will look for young pitching in pretty much any deal. They have good young arms in Troy Melton, Jackson Jobe, Reese Olson and Ty Madden, but their farm system is thin on projectable starting pitchers,” wrote Beck.The most intriguing team, at least according to this writer, is Milwaukee. As noted by Brewers beat writer Adam McCalvy, while Milwaukee is one of those teams that “must stockpile prospects, especially position player prospects, in order to contend year after year” the Brewers are “very interested” in Skubal.Pairing Skubal with Jacob Misiorowski would give Milwaukee one heck of a one-two combination at the top of the rotation down the stretch, and into the playoffs.It is worth noting that Skubal notched his 1,000th career strikeout on Wednesday, so if it was indeed his last outing for the Tigers, he will go out in style.  #MLB #trade #rumors #Twins #Red #Sox #Tarik #Skubal #ahead #Mondays #deadline

reported on Tuesday that the Marlins are also open to trading C/OF/DH Liam Hicks, due in large part to the emergence of young catcher Joe Mack.

Speaking of Mack, the rookie catcher is one of a few Marlins that are reportedly off limits, including pitchers Sandy Alcantara, Max Meyer, and Eury Pérez.

The Minnesota Twins are one game above .500, with the MLB Trade Deadline fast approaching.

But unlike the Marlins, who were 8.5 games out of first place in the division on Thursday morning, the Twins sit just three games out of first in the AL Central, and just 1.5 games behind the second-place Cleveland Guardians in both the division and the Wild Card chase.

Given that, the Twins are officially buyers at the deadline, according to general manager Jeremy Zoll. In a story on The Athletic filed on Tuesday night, Zoll made the case for Minnesota, and highlighted an improved bullpen as a focus at the deadline.

“All along, we were optimistic we were going to be in this spot to be able to add,” Zoll said. “We’re active on the phones and in touch across the board in trying to do everything we can to find ways to improve the team.”

Zoll also indicated that the recent play from Minnesota — the Twins entered Wednesday on a three-game winning streak — made the decision easier.

“We’re really excited about how the team has played over this last stretch,” Zoll said. “We’re really encouraged about that. In turn, we’re going to use this next stretch to do everything we can to find ways to improve the club and continue to execute on that goal and make it a reality.”

Catching market heating up

Pitching is always a focus at the MLB Trade Deadline, and a potential deal involving Tarik Skubal is at the front of many shopping lists around the league.

But catching has become a focus for several teams looking to bolster their playoff chances, according to a report from Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. According to the long-time MLB insider six teams — the Red Sox, the Yankees, the Rays, the White Sox, the Rangers, and the Dodgers — could be looking for help behind the plate.

One problem, according to one source?

There might not be enough good catchers to go around.

“There are about a half-dozen teams looking for catching help,” one NL executive said to Feinsand. “There just aren’t a half-dozen catchers out there to trade for.”

As noted in Feinsand’s report, the name most often mentioned is that of Ryan Jeffers, who is on an expiring contract. But as mentioned above, the Twins are looking to buy, not sell, at the deadline, which could complicate such a move. Other options include Hunter Goodman with the Colorado Rockies — but he is under club control for the next three years, which increases the asking price dramatically — and Adley Rutschman, although moving him from Baltimore would mean the Orioles would “concede” the AL Wild Card race, where Baltimore sits just 2.5 games off the pace.
Then there is Liam Hicks, who the Marlins are reportedly open to trading given the emergence of Joe Mack. While he has four more years of club control, Mack’s development coupled with the growth of Triple-A catcher Agustín Ramirez makes moving Hicks easier for Miami.

Boston looking for SS help

Red Sox fans were ready to write off the season back in June, after losing two-out-of-three to Colorado dropped Boston to 32-46, and 15.5 games out in the division.

But a 15-game winning streak changed everything, and with a win Wednesday night against the Athletics, the Red Sox are now five games above .500, just seven back in the AL East, and if the playoffs were to begin today, Boston would be in as a Wild Card team.

That rapid turnaround has seen the Red Sox emerge as buyers at the MLB Trade Deadline and they already made one move, acquiring infielder Curtis Mead in a deal with the Washington Nationals. But he was hit by a pitch in his Boston debut, and is headed to the IL with a broken wrist.

Zach Neto is a popular name linked to Boston, but the Los Angeles Angels might be reluctant to move the 25-year-old infielder who is under team control for the next three-plus seasons. Other options include Houston’s Jeremy Peña, Miami’s Otto Lopez, and perhaps another deal with Washington for CJ Abrams.

The latest on Tarik Skubal

The Detroit Tigers ace took the bump on Wednesday for his last start ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline.

Will it be his final start for the Tigers?

Detroit is in a fascinating position. At the moment the Tigers are just 4.5 games out of the final AL Wild Card spot, and having an ace like Skubal down the stretch could ease a playoff push.

But with Skubal set to hit free agency — and expected to look for a contract in the $400 million range this offseason — the Tigers might look to get something in return for him now, rather than see him walk in free agency.

It is a decision that could shape not just Detroit, but all of baseball, for the future.

MLB.com put together a roundtable with Mark Feinsand, Tigers beat writer Jason Beck, and several other beat writers for teams that could put together an offer for the ace. According to Beck, Detroit would prioritize young arms in any such deal. “[The] Tigers will look for young pitching in pretty much any deal. They have good young arms in Troy Melton, Jackson Jobe, Reese Olson and Ty Madden, but their farm system is thin on projectable starting pitchers,” wrote Beck.

The most intriguing team, at least according to this writer, is Milwaukee. As noted by Brewers beat writer Adam McCalvy, while Milwaukee is one of those teams that “must stockpile prospects, especially position player prospects, in order to contend year after year” the Brewers are “very interested” in Skubal.

Pairing Skubal with Jacob Misiorowski would give Milwaukee one heck of a one-two combination at the top of the rotation down the stretch, and into the playoffs.

It is worth noting that Skubal notched his 1,000th career strikeout on Wednesday, so if it was indeed his last outing for the Tigers, he will go out in style.

#MLB #trade #rumors #Twins #Red #Sox #Tarik #Skubal #ahead #Mondays #deadline">MLB trade rumors on Twins, Red Sox, Tarik Skubal, and more ahead of Monday’s deadline

The 2026 MLB Trade Deadline is just a few days away.

And the rumors are heating up.

The Deadline arrives at 6:00 p.m. Eastern on Monday, August 3, but we are already seeing some deals being made, including one between the surging Boston Red Sox and the Washington Nationals. Let’s take our first look at the MLB rumor mill as we get ready for this year’s MLB Trade Deadline.

Marlins open to offers on “several” players

While the Miami Marlins finished seven games above .500 in the first half of the season, they lost the final three games before the All-Star Break, and with eight losses to open the second half, that 12 game losing streak has dropped the Marlins down the NL East standings. Wins the past few nights have moved them back above .500 on the year, but Miami could be creative sellers at the deadline.

Or at least entertain offers on cost-controlled players over these next few days.

Bats remain the major options. According to The Athletic the Marlins will at least “listen” to offers on controllable bats, including shortstop Otto Lopez, 2B Xavier Edwards, and OF Heriberto Hernández. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reported on Tuesday that the Marlins are also open to trading C/OF/DH Liam Hicks, due in large part to the emergence of young catcher Joe Mack.

Speaking of Mack, the rookie catcher is one of a few Marlins that are reportedly off limits, including pitchers Sandy Alcantara, Max Meyer, and Eury Pérez.

The Minnesota Twins are one game above .500, with the MLB Trade Deadline fast approaching.

But unlike the Marlins, who were 8.5 games out of first place in the division on Thursday morning, the Twins sit just three games out of first in the AL Central, and just 1.5 games behind the second-place Cleveland Guardians in both the division and the Wild Card chase.

Given that, the Twins are officially buyers at the deadline, according to general manager Jeremy Zoll. In a story on The Athletic filed on Tuesday night, Zoll made the case for Minnesota, and highlighted an improved bullpen as a focus at the deadline.

“All along, we were optimistic we were going to be in this spot to be able to add,” Zoll said. “We’re active on the phones and in touch across the board in trying to do everything we can to find ways to improve the team.”

Zoll also indicated that the recent play from Minnesota — the Twins entered Wednesday on a three-game winning streak — made the decision easier.

“We’re really excited about how the team has played over this last stretch,” Zoll said. “We’re really encouraged about that. In turn, we’re going to use this next stretch to do everything we can to find ways to improve the club and continue to execute on that goal and make it a reality.”

Catching market heating up

Pitching is always a focus at the MLB Trade Deadline, and a potential deal involving Tarik Skubal is at the front of many shopping lists around the league.

But catching has become a focus for several teams looking to bolster their playoff chances, according to a report from Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. According to the long-time MLB insider six teams — the Red Sox, the Yankees, the Rays, the White Sox, the Rangers, and the Dodgers — could be looking for help behind the plate.

One problem, according to one source?

There might not be enough good catchers to go around.

“There are about a half-dozen teams looking for catching help,” one NL executive said to Feinsand. “There just aren’t a half-dozen catchers out there to trade for.”

As noted in Feinsand’s report, the name most often mentioned is that of Ryan Jeffers, who is on an expiring contract. But as mentioned above, the Twins are looking to buy, not sell, at the deadline, which could complicate such a move. Other options include Hunter Goodman with the Colorado Rockies — but he is under club control for the next three years, which increases the asking price dramatically — and Adley Rutschman, although moving him from Baltimore would mean the Orioles would “concede” the AL Wild Card race, where Baltimore sits just 2.5 games off the pace.
Then there is Liam Hicks, who the Marlins are reportedly open to trading given the emergence of Joe Mack. While he has four more years of club control, Mack’s development coupled with the growth of Triple-A catcher Agustín Ramirez makes moving Hicks easier for Miami.

Boston looking for SS help

Red Sox fans were ready to write off the season back in June, after losing two-out-of-three to Colorado dropped Boston to 32-46, and 15.5 games out in the division.

But a 15-game winning streak changed everything, and with a win Wednesday night against the Athletics, the Red Sox are now five games above .500, just seven back in the AL East, and if the playoffs were to begin today, Boston would be in as a Wild Card team.

That rapid turnaround has seen the Red Sox emerge as buyers at the MLB Trade Deadline and they already made one move, acquiring infielder Curtis Mead in a deal with the Washington Nationals. But he was hit by a pitch in his Boston debut, and is headed to the IL with a broken wrist.

Zach Neto is a popular name linked to Boston, but the Los Angeles Angels might be reluctant to move the 25-year-old infielder who is under team control for the next three-plus seasons. Other options include Houston’s Jeremy Peña, Miami’s Otto Lopez, and perhaps another deal with Washington for CJ Abrams.

The latest on Tarik Skubal

The Detroit Tigers ace took the bump on Wednesday for his last start ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline.

Will it be his final start for the Tigers?

Detroit is in a fascinating position. At the moment the Tigers are just 4.5 games out of the final AL Wild Card spot, and having an ace like Skubal down the stretch could ease a playoff push.

But with Skubal set to hit free agency — and expected to look for a contract in the $400 million range this offseason — the Tigers might look to get something in return for him now, rather than see him walk in free agency.

It is a decision that could shape not just Detroit, but all of baseball, for the future.

MLB.com put together a roundtable with Mark Feinsand, Tigers beat writer Jason Beck, and several other beat writers for teams that could put together an offer for the ace. According to Beck, Detroit would prioritize young arms in any such deal. “[The] Tigers will look for young pitching in pretty much any deal. They have good young arms in Troy Melton, Jackson Jobe, Reese Olson and Ty Madden, but their farm system is thin on projectable starting pitchers,” wrote Beck.

The most intriguing team, at least according to this writer, is Milwaukee. As noted by Brewers beat writer Adam McCalvy, while Milwaukee is one of those teams that “must stockpile prospects, especially position player prospects, in order to contend year after year” the Brewers are “very interested” in Skubal.

Pairing Skubal with Jacob Misiorowski would give Milwaukee one heck of a one-two combination at the top of the rotation down the stretch, and into the playoffs.

It is worth noting that Skubal notched his 1,000th career strikeout on Wednesday, so if it was indeed his last outing for the Tigers, he will go out in style.

#MLB #trade #rumors #Twins #Red #Sox #Tarik #Skubal #ahead #Mondays #deadline

Chelsea has signed defender Maxence Lacroix from ​Crystal Palace on a deal ‌until 2032, the Premier League ​club said on ⁠Thursday.

British media reported that Chelsea paid £52 million ($69.6 million) for the France international.

“Lacroix ‌arrives at Chelsea with the reputation of ‌being among European football’s ‌most ⁠commanding centre-backs, as well ⁠as one of the fastest and best aerial defenders in the Premier ​League,” the club ‌said in a statement.

The 26-year-old French international made 55 appearances in all competitions last ‌season recording three goals ​and three assists as Palace won the UEFA ⁠Conference League.

A product of Sochaux’s academy, Lacroix made 28 senior ‌appearances for the French club before joining Bundesliga side VfL Wolfsburg in 2020.

Palace signed Lacroix from Wolfsburg in 2024 for a reported ‌fee of £18 million ($24.09 million). He made ​98 appearances in all competitions during his two ⁠seasons in English football.

Lacroix made three ⁠appearances for France at this year’s World Cup ‌as it finished fourth.

Published on Jul 30, 2026

#France #defender #Lacroix #moves #Chelsea #Crystal #Palace #FIFA #World #Cup">France defender Lacroix moves to Chelsea from Crystal Palace after FIFA World Cup 2026  Chelsea has signed defender Maxence Lacroix from ​Crystal Palace on a deal ‌until 2032, the Premier League ​club said on ⁠Thursday.British media reported that Chelsea paid £52 million (.6 million) for the France international.“Lacroix ‌arrives at Chelsea with the reputation of ‌being among European football’s ‌most ⁠commanding centre-backs, as well ⁠as one of the fastest and best aerial defenders in the Premier ​League,” the club ‌said in a statement.The 26-year-old French international made 55 appearances in all competitions last ‌season recording three goals ​and three assists as Palace won the UEFA ⁠Conference League.A product of Sochaux’s academy, Lacroix made 28 senior ‌appearances for the French club before joining Bundesliga side VfL Wolfsburg in 2020.Palace signed Lacroix from Wolfsburg in 2024 for a reported ‌fee of £18 million (.09 million). He made ​98 appearances in all competitions during his two ⁠seasons in English football.Lacroix made three ⁠appearances for France at this year’s World Cup ‌as it finished fourth.Published on Jul 30, 2026  #France #defender #Lacroix #moves #Chelsea #Crystal #Palace #FIFA #World #Cup

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