Speaking of which, you can find Thursday's supply of MLB rumors just below.  The Boston Red Sox have barged back into contention and even playoff position thanks to a magma-hot July, and that's positioned them as likely buyers leading up to the deadline.

Charlie Morton has struggled this season for the Baltimore Orioles, but after a strong few weeks has entered the conversation as a trade candidate this year.

The Boston Red Sox head toward the MLB trade deadline in need of more starting pitching. There may not actually be a ton available, though. The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal thinks Boston may have to settle for 41-year old Charlie Morton of the Orioles.

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Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred and players’ union head Tony Clark say plans are moving ahead exploring the possibility of using major leaguers in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, a tournament that could be played on an extended All-Star break.