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The Mariners and Yankees sit in wild-card spots and they are chasing the same player. The two teams have shown interest in Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon, reports the Denver P

Notably, the Padres paid well above the recommended value for two high school catchers.

The Boston Red Sox are one of six teams showing interest in San Diego Padres right-hander Dylan Cease, according to MLB insider Jon Heyman of the New York

Count the Cincinnati Reds among the teams to talk with the Arizona Diamondbacks about third baseman Eugenio Suárez, arguably the most sought-after bat on the trade market. Suárez, of course, spent seven seasons with the Reds, meaning that this would be a reunion.

Jake Cronenworth joined the Padres in a December 2019 trade that was headlined by the acquisition of outfielder Tommy Pham. Cronenworth was considered something of a novelty, a mostly unknown minor-league infielder who also pitched.

The San Diego Padres face the St. Louis Cardinals in the opener of a 4-game set at Busch Stadium in St. Louis Thursday.