The Dbacks, who lost their third baseman to an injury Monday and might trade him before Thursday's deadline, scratched the star from their lineup.

The Los Angeles Dodgers, along with three other teams, are reportedly expressing strong interest in acquiring a key player from the Cleveland Guardians as the MLB regular season enters its critical final stretch.

Ryan Helsley is one of the most popular trade targets with no less than a half-dozen teams interested to varying degrees. Among the suitors, per sources, are the Yankees, Mets, Dodgers, Phillies, Rangers and Blue Jays.

The Toronto Blue Jays have the best record in Major League Baseball headed into trade deadline week and are expected to make some significant and aggressive upgrades. In a weak American League which could be ripe for the taking while protecting a narrow lead in the division,