# 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:** 17
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2025, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2025/1020357/321 "2025-07-31T00:37:17Z")
[Ohtani leaves pitching start](https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/breaking-news/article/shohei-ohtani-exits-start-early-with-dodgers-trainer-after-throwing-6-straight-balls-002341484.html) ---
**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 31, 2025, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2025/1020357/322 "2025-07-31T03:57:17Z")
> [@Zakalwe](#): > > Dear Lord. Chicago! When are you going to make moves to fill the gaping fucking holes in your bullpen? You’ve got the bats and they’ve been able to cover the shit-ass pen so far (to a point), but you can’t count on that. Get some fucking help! How about [acquiring Michael Soroka from the Nationals](https://cubbiescrib.com/cubs-make-their-first-deadline-move-acquire-a-former-all-star-in-trade-with-the-nationals) for two minor leaguers? Neither were among their top 10 prospects; shortstop Ronny Cruz and outfielder Christian Franklin, the #14 and #15 organizational-ranked players. ---
**Author:** ![Railer13](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/railer13/32/9742_2.png) [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2025, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2025/1020357/323 "2025-07-31T04:25:58Z")
Atlanta just completed a 3-game series in Kansas City. In the first game, the Braves hit 3 home runs and outslugged the Royals 10-7. In game 2, KC returned the favor with a 9-6 victory, in which there were 26 total hits. So, naturally, in the rubber game, Atlanta had 5 hits and KC 3 in 10 innings. But KC’s 3rd hit was a single by Salvador Perez, which drove in the only run in a 1-0 victory by the Royals. KC used 9 relief pitchers in the 10 inning shutout, which tied an MLB record for the number of pitchers used in a shutout. ---
**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 31, 2025, 5:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2025/1020357/324 "2025-07-31T05:22:24Z")
> [@Atamasama](#): > > I’d love to see Suarez come back to Seattle. I was not happy when he left. He’s probably the shiniest apple that teams are reaching for right now, so I doubt it’ll happen, but I’d really like to see it. And… Suarez to Seattle. > **[Mariners land slugger Eugenio Suárez in trade with D-backs (sources)](https://www.mlb.com/amp/news/eugenio-suarez-mariners-d-backs-trade.html)** > > WEST SACRAMENTO -- The “Good Vibes Only” reunion in Seattle is happening. > The Mariners are finalizing a blockbuster deal with the D-backs to acquire slugging third baseman Eugenio Suárez, the clubhouse and fan favorite in Seattle from 2022-23,... ---
**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 31, 2025, 5:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2025/1020357/325 "2025-07-31T05:35:14Z")
I’m actually okay with that. I’m content with the Cubs staying with Matt Shaw at 3B. ---
**Author:** ![Mark\_Finn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/34f0e0/32.png) [@Mark\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mark_Finn)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2025, 11:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2025/1020357/326 "2025-07-31T11:52:28Z")
Talking about same-day trades - I remember when Joel Youngblood was traded from the Mets to the Expos on August 4, 1982. He played in two different cities the same day (one afternoon game; one night game), in two different uniforms. He got a hit in each game. [The man who got 2 hits for 2 teams in 1 day](https://www.mlb.com/news/joel-youngblood-two-hits-for-two-teams?msockid=22bbf982f27c65240155ef8df3d16410) ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2025, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2025/1020357/327 "2025-07-31T14:27:37Z")
If Dominguez goes on to greatness in Toronto that unique mistake jersey might auction for stupid-level money. I hope he was smart enough to snag it before it was corrected. ---
**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 31, 2025, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2025/1020357/328 "2025-07-31T14:56:23Z")
Speaking of Toronto, they just [acquired Shane Bieber from Cleveland](https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45867394/sources-blue-jays-land-shane-bieber-trade-guardians) in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect Khal Stephen, a second-round draft pick. ---
**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 31, 2025, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2025/1020357/329 "2025-07-31T14:59:07Z")
Smart pick-up. His rehab seems to be going well in AA. He’ll probably only be a five inning pitcher, but who isn’t these days? ---
**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 31, 2025, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2025/1020357/330 "2025-07-31T15:30:07Z")
The Padres have picked up [Mason Miller and JP Sears](https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45868031/sources-padres-acquiring-mason-miller-jp-sears-as) from the A’s in exchange for Leodalis De Vries, the No. 3 prospect in baseball. ---
**Author:** ![Jaycat.again](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jaycat.again/32/11525_2.png) [@Jaycat.again](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jaycat.again)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2025, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2025/1020357/331 "2025-07-31T16:55:04Z")
Giving away top prospects is what the Padres do best. Looks like reliever Kyle Finnegan is off to Detroit. ---
**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 31, 2025, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2025/1020357/332 "2025-07-31T18:55:30Z")
The Phillies have [acquired OF Harrison Bader from Minnesota](https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45869510/sources-phillies-acquire-harrison-bader-trade-twins) in exchange for outfielder Hendry Mendez and right-hander Geremy Villoria, both obviously prospects. ---
**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 31, 2025, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2025/1020357/333 "2025-07-31T19:25:58Z")
The Yankees have [acquired closer David Bednar from Pittsburgh](https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45870491/sources-yankees-finalizing-trade-pirates-closer-david-bednar) for catcher [Rafael Flores](https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/_/id/5131743), who tore up Double-A, is now at Triple-A, is a top-shelf framer and regarded as a big-league-ready catcher. Pittsburgh also gets 19-year-old Edgleen Perez, who makes except swing decisions and was [rated as the Yankees’ 10th-best prospect](https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/43639138/2025-top-10-prospect-rankings-all-30-mlb-teams-kiley-mcdaniel#nyy) by ESPN. The deal is pending the usual medical reviews. ---
**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 31, 2025, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2025/1020357/334 "2025-07-31T19:55:25Z")
The Mets are [obtaining OF Cedric Mullins from Baltimore](https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45871191/sources-mets-acquire-cedric-mullins-trade-orioles). No word on what the Orioles receive. ---
**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 31, 2025, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2025/1020357/335 "2025-07-31T20:44:07Z")
Sorry for the multiposting. Carlos Correa is heading [back to Houston](https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45871555/sources-twins-trading-carlos-correa-astros). The Astros also added Jesus Sanchez in a trade with the Marlins. What Houston is sending to each team hasn’t been revealed. ---
**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 31, 2025, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2025/1020357/336 "2025-07-31T22:15:49Z")
> [@Superdude](#): > > The Yankees have [acquired closer David Bednar from Pittsburgh](https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45870491/sources-yankees-finalizing-trade-pirates-closer-david-bednar) for catcher [Rafael Flores](https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/_/id/5131743), who tore up Double-A, is now at Triple-A, is a top-shelf framer and regarded as a big-league-ready catcher. Pittsburgh also gets 19-year-old Edgleen Perez, who makes except swing decisions and was [rated as the Yankees’ 10th-best prospect](https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/43639138/2025-top-10-prospect-rankings-all-30-mlb-teams-kiley-mcdaniel#nyy) by ESPN. > > The deal is pending the usual medical reviews. They also got Jake Bird from the Rockies. They are giving up a lot but pitching was a big need. You don’t get that without giving up something. > [@Superdude](#): > > The Mets are [obtaining OF Cedric Mullins from Baltimore](https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45871191/sources-mets-acquire-cedric-mullins-trade-orioles). No word on what the Orioles receive. Mullins is someone I thought would be much better than he turned out. At the plate anyway. He fills a big hole that the Mets had. He’s really good in center with speed. They need that defense and now McNeill doesn’t have to play out of position. To get Mullins they give up a lot. 2 top 50 prospects along with an unranked prospect. For a rental hitting .229 that’s a lot. ---
**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 31, 2025, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2025/1020357/337 "2025-07-31T22:22:22Z")
The Yankees pull off a rare mid-game trade. While playing Tampa Bay they trade for their shortstop. > **[Caballero traded to Yankees from Rays ... in middle of their game (sources)](https://www.mlb.com/amp/news/jose-caballero-traded-from-rays-to-yankees-midgame.html)** > > The Yankees and Rays swung an in-game trade that will send the speedy José Caballero to the opposite dugout, a source told MLB.com's Adam Berry on Thursday. The clubs have not confirmed the move, though Caballero was seen on the broadcast hugging his... I’ll just note that this afternoon’s game had a long rain delay so the trade normally would have happened after the game. The game just ended after the deadline. ---
**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 31, 2025, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2025/1020357/338 "2025-07-31T22:31:26Z")
My beloved Cubs _did_ manage to pull off a deadline trade (to go with the two pitchers they acquired from the Nationals and Orioles), [trading Double-A pitchers Ryan Gallagher and Sam Armstrong to Minnesota for super utility man Willi Castro](https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/45872722/twins-trade-castro-cubs-prospects). ---
**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 31, 2025, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2025/1020357/339 "2025-07-31T22:32:07Z")
And a buzzer beater. Yankees get Camilo Doval from the Giants right at the deadline. The bullpen has been completely transformed. > **[Yankees acquire Camilo Doval from Giants in last-minute trade deadline move](https://nypost.com/2025/07/31/sports/yankees-acquire-camilo-doval-from-giants-in-last-minute-trade-deadline-move/)** > > The Yankees pulled off quite a buzzer-beater. ---
**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 31, 2025, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-july-2025/1020357/340 "2025-07-31T22:43:13Z")
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