The Padres are on the hunt for pitching reinforcements before the August deadline, with Hunter Greene emerging as the top target. Despite a recent elbow injury and a rough start back from surgery, the 26-year-old righty boasts elite stats and a long-term contract—perfect for a team desperate to bolster its rotation. With a shallow farm system, the Padres’ aggressive front office might just pull off the deal, potentially transforming their playoff chances.

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Eugenio Suarez delivered a clutch two-run homer in the seventh to spark a four-two Reds victory, his 14th blast of the season and fifth in his last eight games — a fiery turnaround after a rough year. Rhett Lowder pitched five solid innings, earning high praise from manager Terry Francona for pitching “his rear end off,” despite early-season struggles. The win snaps a three-game win streak — the Reds’ first since May — and keeps them at 48-54. Sal Stewart capped the scoring in the ninth with a single to drive in Elly De La Cruz, who added a walk, steal, and run despite a quiet night at the plate. Suarez downplayed his heroics, calling it luck — but his hot streak is undeniable as the Reds look to build on this momentum.

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The Dodgers are in a catcher crisis as All-Star Will Smith remains sidelined with a neck injury, now on the 60-day IL. Dalton Rushing has stepped up but can’t be the sole answer. Enter Tyler Stephenson — a solid, blocking catcher on an expiring deal — who could form a platoon with Rushing and provide insurance if Smith’s recovery drags on. The catch? The Dodgers might have to ship promising outfielder Ryan Ward to Cincinnati, a trade that could accelerate Ward’s career.

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