MLB Rumors

As Monday's MLB trade deadline approaches, a frantic hot stove led to some transactions while setting up intense action during the final hours.

High-profile targets abound as MLB inches toward the Monday trade deadline. 

It's all about the pitching on the MLB trade rumors market.

The Chicago Cubs kicked off the festivities with the addition of Aroldis Chapman. It was a surefire sign the march to the deadline would be a wild one with major names headed to new places.

Pittsburgh Pirates closer Mark Melancon is reportedly generating interest from "multiple teams" ahead of the Aug. 1 non-waiver trade deadline. 

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Pirates Looking for Big Haul on Melancon

Saturday, July 30

The Pirates would consider trading Melancon "if they can get [Aroldis] Chapman type deal," reported Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports.

The MLB trade deadline is on Monday, Aug. 1—a day later than usual since the typical date of July 31 falls on a Sunday this year.

The Chicago Cubs made the big splash everyone waits for each year, but the MLB trade rumors market is far from shuttered. 

Call the Cubs wrangling Aroldis Chapman from the New York Yankees, according to Jon Heyman of Today's Knuckleball, more of an appetizer than anything.

The 2016 MLB trade deadline is Aug. 1, which leaves a bit of time for trade chatter to circulate before the biggest deals go down.

At the center of the current buzz are several pitchers with varying roles. New York Yankees flamethrower closer Aroldis Chapman is in the process of changing teams. Chicago White Sox ace Chris Sale is also being mentioned in rumors.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jorge Soler has surfaced as a potential name on the move heading toward the Aug. 1 non-waiver trade deadline.   

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The San Diego Padres are not realistic contenders as the Aug. 1 non-waiver trade deadline approaches, and they are reportedly looking to trade catcher Derek Norris as part of a selling effort, per Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports.

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As the Atlanta Braves continue their long-term rebuild, Erick Aybar is among a few veterans the team may move before the Aug. 1 non-waiver trade deadline.

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