# MLB: July 2025 **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** baseball-mlb\ **Created:** [July 1, 2025, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2025/1020357 "2025-07-01T16:39:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 16
**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2025, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2025/1020357/301 "2025-07-29T02:45:01Z")
Over the weekend Arizona traded outfielder Randal Grichuk to Kansas City in the middle of a Dbacks-Pittsburgh game ---
**Author:** ![ZipperJJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zipperjj/32/211_2.png) [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2025, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2025/1020357/302 "2025-07-29T04:23:15Z")
Guardians lost to the Rockies tonight. I honestly think it was due to the Clase news. Such a heartbreak for us. Also a major hit to the team payroll to have two guys wrapped up and not playing. Ugh. ---
**Author:** ![Munch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/munch/32/5281_2.png) [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2025, 11:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2025/1020357/303 "2025-07-29T11:27:29Z")
> [@Superdude](#): > > the Guardians Emmanuel Clase has been [placed on leave by MLB](https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45843304/sources-guardians-emmanuel-clase-leave-gambling-probe) while it conducts a gambling probe. Some commentary from Twitter that I thought was funny: > ---
**Author:** ![Loach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/loach/32/350_2.png) [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2025, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2025/1020357/304 "2025-07-29T14:26:21Z")
Eugenio Suarez is probably the most talked about trade prospect this year. Yesterday he got hit in the hand with a 96 mph fastball. X-rays were negative but it’s possible this might affect things. > **[Diamondbacks' Eugenio Suarez exits vs. Tigers after HBP](https://arizonasports.com/mlb/arizona-diamondbacks/eugenio-suarez-exits/3591412/)** > > Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez was hit in the right hand by a pitch and exited the game on Monday at the Detroit Tigers.  ---
**Author:** ![Loach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/loach/32/350_2.png) [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2025, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2025/1020357/305 "2025-07-29T14:29:17Z")
> [@Superdude](#): > > Interestingly, Clase is the second Guardian currently on leave amidst a gambling probe. Luis Ortiz is facing a similar probe. No indication if the two probes are connected or related. I’m wondering, and kind of assuming that the betting sites are working closely with MLB officials. MLB can’t have real time information on betting patterns unless they are directly working with the bookies. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2025, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2025/1020357/306 "2025-07-29T15:14:06Z")
> [@Loach](#): > > Yesterday he got hit in the hand with a 96 mph fastball. I was telling my wife that Geno needs to be careful where he puts his hands. > At least they were different hands but still. Less than two weeks apart. ---
**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2025, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2025/1020357/307 "2025-07-29T16:25:08Z")
Luis Robert Jr. trade talk insanity continues, with ESPN trying to wish him on the Mets. > [@](#): > > White Sox CF Luis Robert Jr. is their top target for the center-field need, with Orioles CF Cedric Mullins as the second option.. > I’m told the White Sox have focused on Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio, Vientos and Luisangel Acuna in those Robert talks, with the last two being the most realistic options. Yo Mets, your struggles to get men on base and score runs won’t be solved by getting a player who hit .224 last year and has barely gotten above the Mendoza Line in '25. Robert had one good full season, but lots of people are mesmerized by his “potential” - to be another Chris Davis. ---
**Author:** ![Loach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/loach/32/350_2.png) [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2025, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2025/1020357/308 "2025-07-29T16:43:59Z")
> [@Jackmannii](#): > > Luis Robert Jr. trade talk insanity continues, with ESPN trying to wish him on the Mets. Maybe I would trade a bag of balls for him. Maybe. Defensively they aren’t great in center so at least he would help there. ---
**Author:** ![Loach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/loach/32/350_2.png) [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2025, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2025/1020357/309 "2025-07-29T21:16:33Z")
It’s happened before but it’s rare. A trade happened in between games of a double header. Seranthony just had to walk to the other clubhouse. > **[Orioles Trade Seranthony Dominguez To Blue Jays](https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/07/orioles-trade-seranthony-dominguez-blue-jays.html)** > > The Orioles are trading right-handed reliever Seranthony Dominguez to the division-rival Blue Jays. Read more about the deal at MLB Trade Rumors. ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2025, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2025/1020357/310 "2025-07-30T00:33:57Z")
They were talking about this during the Cubs game. Interestingly, the AA affiliates were playing each other, too, and the prospect traded also just had to switch clubhouses. ---
**Author:** ![BlankSlate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blankslate/32/80_2.png) [@BlankSlate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlankSlate)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2025, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2025/1020357/311 "2025-07-30T01:01:27Z")
And he pitched the seventh for Toronto in the nightcap. That must have been a bit surreal for Dominguez. ---
**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2025, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2025/1020357/312 "2025-07-30T01:05:39Z")
I wonder if the clubhouse crew was able to sew his name on the back of his new jersey in time for the game. ---
**Author:** ![BlankSlate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blankslate/32/80_2.png) [@BlankSlate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlankSlate)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2025, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2025/1020357/313 "2025-07-30T01:59:27Z")
Definitely a rush job. They sewed the number ‘8’ on upside down. > **[https://i.redd.it/qcfgypkuwwff1.jpeg](https://i.redd.it/qcfgypkuwwff1.jpeg)** ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2025, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2025/1020357/314 "2025-07-30T17:59:47Z")
The Yankees have [acquired OF Austin Slater from the White Sox](https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45860182/sources-yankees-trade-white-sox-austin-slater) in exchange for minor league pitcher Gage Ziehl. ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2025, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2025/1020357/315 "2025-07-30T19:08:21Z")
The Cincinnati Reds are [acquiring 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes](https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45861582/sources-reds-acquire-kebryan-hayes-trade-pirates) from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for RP Taylor Rogers and IF prospect Sammy Stafura. ---
**Author:** ![Loach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/loach/32/350_2.png) [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2025, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2025/1020357/316 "2025-07-30T19:40:45Z")
> [@Superdude](#): > > The Yankees have [acquired OF Austin Slater from the White Sox](https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45860182/sources-yankees-trade-white-sox-austin-slater) in exchange for minor league pitcher Gage Ziehl. I’m hoping they are setting up for something further. After they filled their 3rd base hole what they really need is pitching. Of course so does everyone else. ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2025, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2025/1020357/317 "2025-07-30T22:53:59Z")
The Phillies are [acquiring Jhoan Duran from Minnesota](https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45863304/sources-phillies-twins-agree-trade-jhoan-duran) in exchange for catcher Eduardo Tait and right-hander Mick Abel, who are ranked Philadelphia’s #4 and #5 prospects, respectively. ---
**Author:** ![Zakalwe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zakalwe/32/270_2.png) [@Zakalwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zakalwe)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2025, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2025/1020357/318 "2025-07-30T22:58:39Z")
My Cubs avoided their first series sweep of the season by beating the Brewers today. That said, we still have a major pitching problem and the moves they made last week haven’t kicked in yet - if they ever will. Could I please get an egotistical billionaire owner for Christmas? We’ll suck some years, but the good years could be GREAT! Kidding. Or am I? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2025, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2025/1020357/319 "2025-07-30T23:03:28Z")
The Mets just got swept by the Padres, scoring one run in the final two games. Better scoop up that .206-hitting outfielder from the White Sox that everyone’s talking about. Shoring up the bullpen when you can’t score runs may not help too much. ---
**Author:** ![Superdude](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/superdude/32/13450_2.png) [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2025, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2025/1020357/320 "2025-07-30T23:58:39Z")
Ask and ye shall receive: The Mets are [acquiring Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley](https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45863613/sources-mets-finalizing-trade-cardinals-closer-ryan-helsley) for shortstop Jesus Baez, right-hander Nate Dohm and right-hander Frank Elissalt. Baez is rated as the #5 prospect in the Mets system. ETA: I misread your post as a call for bullpen help. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2025/1020357.md?page=15) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2025/1020357.md?page=17)