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7/22/2026 |  MLB players propose expanded draft eligibility in another sign of looming labor confrontation (Associated Press (AP)) NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball players proposed expanding eligibility for the amateur draft rather than decreasing it, maintaining 20 rounds of selections and moving it back to June in a signal the sport is heading to a labor confrontation this offseason.

7/22/2026 |  Angels fire scout known as 'The Baseball Spy' for allegedly spying on Rockies, per report (CBS Sports) The Angels earlier this season fired a scout who was caught filming members of the Rockies' coaching staff in advance of an early June series between the two teams, The Athletic reports.  

7/22/2026 |  MLB rumors: Which way the Tigers are leaning on a Tarik Skubal trade, off-limits Yankees, more (CBS Sports) Major League Baseball's Aug. 3 trade deadline is less than two weeks away, and there's much to be done when it comes to sorting out buyers and sellers. Even so, teams are already making at least tentative plans for that important date on the MLB calendar. That means trade rumors continue to trickle in, especially now that we're well into the back half of July. Tuesday is no exception, and you can find the latest dose of trade talk just below. 

7/22/2026 |  MLB trade deadline 2026: Early intel from Olney, Passan (ESPN) The MLB trade deadline is a little later than usual this summer (6 p.m. ET on Aug. 3) and there is a logjam of teams at the edge of contention in both leagues, leaving the forecast for this trade season a bit hazy.

7/22/2026 |  MLB Players Propose Expanded Draft Eligibility, Moving Draft Date, More (Fox Sports) Baseball players proposed expanding eligibility for the amateur draft rather than decreasing it, maintaining 20 rounds of selections and moving it back to June in another proposal indicating the sport is heading to a labor confrontation this offseason.