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Trade Deadline Pushes Phillies, Astros, Yankees, Orioles to Add Talent

7/30/2026

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The Aug. 3, 2026 MLB trade deadline pressures GMs.
Phillies GM Dave Dombrowski must add a bullpen arm, a starter and a right-handed outfielder after Bryce Harper’s plea.
Astros GM Dana Brown, in his contract year, is under pressure as the team sits .500 and seeks a left-handed outfielder.
Yankees GM Brian Cashman must add a right-handed bat, a catcher and bullpen depth, while Orioles GM Mike Elias needs bullpen help.

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Story summary

The Aug. 3, 2026 MLB trade deadline pressures GMs.
Phillies GM Dave Dombrowski must add a bullpen arm, a starter and a right-handed outfielder after Bryce Harper’s plea.
Astros GM Dana Brown, in his contract year, is under pressure as the team sits .500 and seeks a left-handed outfielder.
Yankees GM Brian Cashman must add a right-handed bat, a catcher and bullpen depth, while Orioles GM Mike Elias needs bullpen help.