MLB trade deadline 2019: Live updates, rumors, tracker, news, analysis

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After weeks of speculation, the MLB trade finally is almost here. Teams must make a deal by July 31 at 1 p.m. PT, and plenty of players could be on the move. 

Will the Giants trade longtime ace Madison Bumgarner? Multiple sources have told NBC Sports Bay Area's Alex Pavlovic that the feel within the organization and clubhouse is that Bumgarner will not get dealt

But a pitcher like Drew Pomeranz or another reliever certainly could be on the move from San Francisco. 

As the A's battle for another playoff push, could Billy Beane and Co. make a big splash? Oakland reportedly has already called the Mets about a possible Noah Syndergaard trade and they have the prospects that could get the big right-hander. 

We'll find out soon enough. Tune in right here for the latest news, rumors and updates before the trade deadline.

Wednesday 

1:13 p.m.: The big bombshell was broken by The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal when he reported that the D-backs were trading ace Zack Greinke to the Astros.

MLB.com's Mark Feinsand reported that the Astros are giving up their No. 3, No. 4, No. 5 and No. 22 prospects in the trade.

1:10 p.m.: The Cubs got the big bat their were looking for, acquiring Nick Castellanos from the Tigers, ESPN's Jeff Passan reported.

The Athletic's Patrick Mooney reported that the Cubs sent their 2017 first-round draft pick to Detroit.

1:08 p.m.: Former Giants starter Mike Leake was traded by the Mariners to the D-backs, MLB Network's Jon Heyman reported.

1:02 p.m.: The MLB trade deadline passed at 1 p.m. PT with Madison Bumgarner, Will Smith and Tony Watson staying put.

12:42 p.m.: Farhan Zaidi was able to work his magic and unload Mark Melancon's contract, trading the veteran reliever to the Braves for two pitchers.

The San Francisco Chronicle's Henry Schulman reported that the Braves are taking on the rest of Melancon's contract.

12:13 p.m.: The Dodgers have beefed up their bench by acquiring Jedd Gyorko from the Cardinals, The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reported.

12:08 p.m.: One of the best young closers in the game is off the board as the Braves are close to acquiring Shane Green from the Tigers, The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reported.

11:49 am: The Phillies have acquired outfielder Corey Dickerson from the Pirates, ESPN's Jeff Passan reported.

USA Today's Bob Nightengale reported that the Phillies will send international slot money back to their in-state rival.

11:48 a.m.: The D'backs have traded their No. 1 prospect Jazz Chisholm to the Marlins for starter Zac Gallen, ESPN's Jeff Passan reported.

11:34 a.m.: Former Giants closer Hunter Strickland has been traded from the Mariners to the Nationals, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand reported.

11:25 a.m.: The Giants and A's both have made moves. Drew Pomeranz will be going to the Brewers for infielder Mauricio Dubon, NBC Sports Bay Area's Alex Pavlovic has confirmed.

ESPN's Jeff Passan reported that Ray Black will also be going from the Giants to the Brewers in the trade.

The A's have acquired pitcher Tanner Roark from the Reds, the team announced.

10:24 a.m.: The Giants have reinforcement bullpen arms from the minors coming to Philadelphia just in case they make a trade, NBC Sports Bay Area's Alex Pavlovic reported.

10:15 a.m.: The Giants reportedly had a scout at a recent Matthew Boyd start, but MLB Network's Jon Morosi reports the Tigers lefty likely is staying put in Detroit.

9:55 a.m.: Bumgarner and Smith staying in the Bay? MLB Network's Jon Heyman reports that the Giants are leaning towards keeping their star lefty pitchers.

8:20 a.m.: The New York Post's Joel Sherman reports the Mets have taken ace Noah Syndergaard off the market. 

Will a team get desperate to trade for Bumgarner now?

8:01 a.m.: MLB Network's Jon Morosi reports the Giants are having "sell" conversations with their pitchers just hours before the deadline. 

5:40 a.m.: While Bumgarner has an eight-team no-trade list, MLB Network's Jon Heyman reports rival executives believe he wouldn't veto a trade to a contender. 

5:35 a.m.: Despite the Indians' blockbuster trade Tuesday night, ESPN's Buster Olney reports Cleveland is looking to make more moves. 

The Indians enter Wednesday two games ahead of the A's for the top spot in the AL wild-card race.

Tuesday

9:57 p.m. The Cincinnati Reds surprised plenty of people with their trade for Trevor Bauer. They reportedly don't have any more surprises in mind, and plan on keeping him.

8:17 p.m. MLB.com's Mark Feinsand reported per a source that some of the bullpen arm asking prices are varied:

With Dyson and Watson on the "more reasonable side," that could create a stronger case for Bumgarner staying in orange and black. Zaidi could still get a return for those arms with enough to muffle the trade talks surrounding the ace. 

7:48 p.m. ESPN's Jeff Passan reported earlier the trade market would "begin to unclog," and it did just that.

He then reported Trevor Bauer has been traded to the Cincinnati Reds as part of a three-team deal with the San Diego Padres:

MLB.com's Mark Feinsand had the entirety of the deal:

With that being said, ESPN's Buster Olney gave an update in regard to how the Bauer move impacts Madison Bumgarner:

4:50 p.m.: The trade market is beginning to "unclog," as ESPN's Jeff Passan puts it. And Madison Bumgarner still reportedly is available.

4:20 p.m.: MadBum and Trevor Bauer are two of the biggest fish in the sea. Who will get them? MLB Network's Jon Heyman says the Yankees could be an option, and the Giants are listening.

3:07 p.m.: The Astros remain focused on acquiring a starting pitcher. Could Trevor Bauer land in Houston? MLB Network's Jon Morosi reports that there's been "recent communication" between the Astros and Indians.

2:05 p.m.: Could Noah Syndergaard head to the NL West? The Padres have made an offer for the Mets ace, per MLB Network's Jon Heyman.

1:20 p.m.: Yasiel Puig to the Braves? Atlanta has shown some interest in former Giants' nemesis, MLB Network's Jon Heyman reported.

12:46 p.m.: MLB Network's Jon Morosi reports the Giants and Nationals have discussed a trade regarding left-hander Drew Pomeranz. 

11:19 a.m.: Despite rumblings that link Bumgarner to the Astros, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand has been told by a source it's "doubtful" the Giants trade their ace. 

11:19 a.m.: Joel Sherman of the New York Post also is hearing that the Astros are in on Bumgarner. 

11:07 a.m.: Houston is determined to get a top-flight starter. Along with Bumgarner, the Astros also are interested in D-backs lefty Robbie Ray, per Yahoo Sports' Tim Brown

10:40 a.m.: Bumgarner to the Astros? The Giants and Houston are "engaged" on a potential deal, Yahoo Sports' Tim Brown reported.

7:42 a.m.: MLB Network's Jon Morosi reports the Astros are interested in Tigers starting pitchers Matt Boyd. This clearly could hurt the A's in their hopes of winning the AL West. 

7:10 a.m.: MLB Network's Jon Morosi reports the Astros, Rangers and Rays are in the trade market for Orioles slugger Trey Mancini. All three teams could push the A's out of the playoffs. 

5:36 a.m.: The Athletic's Peter Gammons reports he's hearing the Yankees could be sending outfielder Clint Frazier to Arizona for a pitcher.

This would bring another power bat to the NL West and likely knock the Yankees off the list of teams looking to trade for Bumgarner.

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