With the MLB trade deadline just days away, multiple teams are weighing how much to give up to acquire a dominant reliever, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Teams are reportedly trying to figure out the right trade packages for the best relievers on the market, per Rosenthal.

MLB announced it put closer Emmanuel Clase on non-disciplinary paid leave through Aug. 31 while its gambling investigation continues, per a story on the Guardians website. Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz was placed on the non-disciplinary paid leave list earlier this month as MLB is investigating sports betting.

The Kansas City Royals may still have a hill to climb, but momentum is now on their side. There was a time when it looked like the Royals might sell at the trad

Major League Baseball's trade deadline is scheduled for next Thursday, which means teams have less than a week to get their midsummer shopping done. The moves have already started, as the Mariners recently acquired Josh Naylor from the Diamondbacks while the Yankees acquired Ryan McMahon in a trade with the Rockies.

On Saturday, several days ahead of the Major League Baseball trade deadline, they found their guy: The Royals acquired Randal Grichuk from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for a young relief pitcher. Grichuk, 33, was a desired target for the Royals this past offseason. He is hitting .243 with seven home runs and 22 RBIs this year.