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The early-season dust has settled, but the trade market is already heating up as front offices across the league begin to separate the contenders from the sellers. Here are the latest whispers and trade rumors currently shaping the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline. May 10 The San Francisco Giants could be headed toward a fire sale after a sluggish 16-24 start that has them sitting fourth in the National League West. The Giants are exploring ways to move several major contracts as they look toward the future, according to USA Today. That includes the remaining money owed to Jung Hoo Lee ($85 million), Willy Adames ($161 million), Rafael Devers ($226 million) and Matt Chapman ($125 million). If they are able to unload those contracts, it would mark a dramatic shift toward a long-term rebuild. The San Francisco Giants are expected to make pitcher Robbie Ray their biggest trade chip at the deadline, while several executives told USA Today that the club could also listen to offers for ace Logan Webb.​Latest Sports News from FOX Sports

Watkins Glen International (Watkins Glen, N.Y.) — Shane van Gisbergen appeared to not have the winning strategy Sunday at Watkins Glen International … until the winning strategy was to have Shane van Gisbergen behind the wheel. Not pitting when most of the field did with 39 laps to go (SVG’s team figured he’d be three laps short on fuel) required him to pit under green and come out about 29 seconds behind leader Ty Gibbs with 25 laps remaining. No problem for van Gisbergen, who took the lead with eight laps to go and won by seven seconds over Michael McDowell, who actually employed a similar strategy. In his final 25 laps, van Gisbergen was 45 seconds overall faster than Gibbs. “We have a race car driver that … is at a level that I don’t think this sport has ever seen before on these road courses,” team owner Justin Marks said in his post-race news conference. Here are my takeaways: 1. SVG’s Awesome Rally At first, the rally appeared to be harder than it would end up being. But he started taking huge chunks out of the lead by Gibbs, who was on older tires and saving fuel. “That’s the best feeling you can get when you have a tire advantage and an awesome car,” van Gisbergen said in his post-race news conference. “I was just carving everyone up. Some people were nice and laying over, which is cool. The people that didn’t, you had to put good moves on. “That was the most fun.” The win marked the seventh for SVG, the three-time Australian Supercars champion who won his first Cup race in 2023 on the Chicago street course. 2. Trackhouse Wins Amid Struggles The victory for Trackhouse Racing was much needed, considering the team’s struggles this season. The victory just lifted van Gisbergen above the Chase cutline, as he is 16th in the standings. His teammates are still well below; Ross Chastain is at 19th and Connor Zilisch sits at 32nd. “Frankly, the way that we started this season, it’s unacceptable to us,” Marks said. “It’s not up to the standards that we set for ourselves. … [This is] like putting a little air in the room for us while we kind of work through engineering the resurgence of our team.” 3. Zilisch Disappointed Zilisch was running second to Gibbs on the strategy of pitting with 39 laps to go and then needing to save fuel. It didn’t work. He ended up getting a flat tire, having to pit and finished 20th. He left frustrated and disappointed. He felt he should have just passed Gibbs instead of trying to save gas behind him. He felt that, in clean air, he could have run faster, as well as saved more fuel (and then the question would have been whether he would have gotten a flat). “I don’t think I could beat Shane, but it’s just frustrating,” the Cup rookie told me and other reporters after the race. “When you’re so close. It sucks.” 4. Who Can Beat SVG? McDowell would raise his hand, considering he finished in second using a similar strategy to van Gisbergen. “[The gap] looks bigger than it is,” McDowell told me and other reporters after the race. “It’s probably a 10th of a second a lap. Not much. … Tires were worth a lot today.” Ty Gibbs and Tyler Reddick also would be ones to believe they can challenge. Reddick won the first road-course race of the season at Circuit of the Americas and finished fifth Sunday. And Chris Buescher, who out dueled van Gisbergen at Watkins Glen in 2024, settled for 12th this year. 4 ½. What’s Next The NASCAR All-Star Race heads to Dover Motor Speedway, which is playing host to the exhibition event for the first time. It will be a little different than past All-Star events, which had an open race for nonqualified drivers to make the main event. Instead, the entire field will compete in two 75-lap segments, with the average finish determining six spots for drivers who have not won races in 2025-26 or have not won Cup titles. There will also be a spot for a driver to get in through the fan vote for the final 200-lap segment, which will consist of 26 cars.​Latest Sports News from FOX Sports

Weston McKennie has declared that he is ready to transform the immense pressure of a home World Cup into a historic performance for the United States men’s national team. The Juventus midfielder insists that while the “butterflies” are inevitable, he feels no fear heading into the 2026 tournament, viewing the global spotlight as a unique opportunity to elevate American soccer to unprecedented heights. Embracing the butterflies over fear As one of the most experienced leaders in the U.S. men’s national team locker room, McKennie is leaning into the emotional weight of the upcoming World Cup. Rather than shying away from the expectations of a nation, the midfielder believes that the nervous energy surrounding the event is a sign of its significance. “I don’t think I feel fear. I feel butterflies, which is normal,” McKennie told FIFA. He explained that these feelings are a positive force, stating, “If you don’t feel butterflies, it means you don’t care about what you’re doing. I feel like I’m a player that thrives under pressure, I like to have that responsibility on my shoulders.” Turning pressure into a home advantage Playing a World Cup on home soil brings a level of scrutiny the USA has not faced since 1994, but McKennie views the host status as a competitive edge. He is adamant that the energy from the American fans will be the catalyst for the team’s success, rather than a burden that weighs them down. McKennie highlighted the importance of the home crowd, noting, “I think the energy of the fans can be a big part of helping us create an atmosphere that is difficult for the opposing team. The fans have a lot more to do with the influence of the game than they probably think. Having them behind us, supporting us, even in difficult moments, or when the game’s not going our way, is very important.” Growth and maturity since Qatar 2022 Reflecting on the journey since the last tournament in Qatar 2022, McKennie points to the increased maturity of the “Golden Generation.” With many players now featuring regularly for top European clubs, the 25-year-old feels the tactical and mental level of the group has reached a new peak. The Juventus star noted that the experience gained in the Champions League and top-flight domestic battles has been invaluable. “We are not the young, inexperienced team anymore,” McKennie suggested. “The first one in Qatar was a dream come true because you grew up wanting to play in a World Cup and you grew up wanting to represent your national team and you never really think, as a kid, that you’re going to be on that stage. And then, to be able to do it on home soil will be a pretty cool experience, for sure.” The Pochettino effect The arrival of Mauricio Pochettino has introduced a new layer of intensity to the USA camp, according to McKennie. The midfielder revealed that the former Tottenham and Chelsea boss has eradicated complacency within the squad, making it clear that reputation alone will not earn a starting spot. “I think the coach has come in with energy,” McKennie explained. “I feel like there are a lot more opportunities for a lot of players, and I think nobody can feel like they’re 100 percent secure in their position. I think that’s something he brought in, a very competitive group of players, that if you want to play, you have to show why.”​Latest Sports News from FOX Sports

Lucas Herbert did not make it easy on himself, but he made it count when it mattered most. The Ripper GC stalwart closed with a 3-under 69 on a dramatic Sunday at Maaden LIV Golf Virginia to win his first individual title, holding off a hard-charging Sergio Garcia by four shots. Herbert navigated a roller coaster back nine at Trump National Washington D.C. — including a nervy stretch around the ninth and 10th holes that briefly tightened the contest — before steadying himself after a rain delay and closing out the final holes in emphatic fashion. “Probably that I can perform pretty damn well when things aren’t perfect,” Herbert said when asked what made him most proud. “I was pretty sick all week, and I woke up this morning probably feeling worse than I did the last few days. I had Sergio coming at me for 36 holes really hard, and he pushed me the whole way, made me earn that one. I didn’t doubt myself. After the rain delay, the way I played those eight shots, I’m so proud of that.” Garcia finished solo second at 20 under after a final-round 70, with Bryson DeChambeau third at 19 under following a closing 6-under 66. Dean Burmester finished fourth at 18 under, and Josele Ballester rounded out the top five at 17 under. Herbert’s caddie, Nick Pugh, was a central figure throughout the week, guiding his player around a course Herbert had never seen before Thursday. “We just had such a laugh out there,” Herbert said. “We said walking to the first tee, we’re going to have fun regardless. He’s amazing. There’s not a good enough word I can speak about him. He deserves it as much as I do.” The win came with a significant bonus — Herbert has earned the LIV Golf U.S. Open exemption, earning a spot in the field at Shinnecock Hills next month. It will be his 18th major championship start and a return to the venue where he made his major debut. “My first major ever was at Shinnecock. Nice to go back and see what I’ve learned since then,” Herbert said. “Can’t wait to get there and try to play like I did this week.” Thomas Detry, who entered the week in position to claim the exemption, finished T6 at 16 under — just shy of what he needed. On the team leaderboard, 4Aces GC claimed the team title in a playoff over Fireballs GC after both teams finished tied at 49 under. Leaderboards Individual Top 10 1. Lucas Hebert (24-under)2. Sergio Garcia (20-under)3. Bryson DeChambeau (19-under)4. Dean Burmester (18-under)5. Josele Ballester (17-under)T6. Thomas Dety (16-under)T6. Anthony Kim (16-under)T8. Jon Rahm (15-under)T8. Scott Vincent (15-under)T8. Joaquin Niemann (15-under) Team Top 3 1. 4Aces (49-under; won by 1 stroke in playoff)2. Fireballs (49-under)3. Legion XIII (48-under) This piece is courtesy of Mike McAllister in partnership with LIV Golf.​Latest Sports News from FOX Sports