Coach News Today — August 3, 2026
Braves bulk up staff, add Mahle, 31, from Giants and more — today's coach signal.
The sports world is buzzing with roster moves and injury updates. In the MLB, teams are gearing up for the second half of the season with some key acquisitions. The Atlanta Braves are bolstering their staff with the addition of Tyler Mahle from the San Francisco Giants, while the Tampa Bay Rays are strengthening their rotation by acquiring Jose Peralta from the New York Mets. These moves signal that teams are positioning themselves for a strong push down the stretch.
In the NFL, injury news is dominating the headlines. The Los Angeles Rams are dealing with a setback as defensive star Garrett St. Bernard is sidelined for the third straight day due to soreness. The New Orleans Saints are also facing a significant loss, as defensive tackle Pete Bresee will undergo season-ending ACL surgery. Meanwhile, in the NBA, the Dallas Mavericks are securing their future with a three-year, $52 million contract extension for forward Jalen Marshall. These developments are keeping teams and fans on their toes as the seasons heat up.
Today's signal:
• Braves bulk up staff, add Mahle, 31, from Giants (espn.com)
• Sources: Mavs' Marshall re-ups for 3 years, $52M (espn.com)
• Soreness keeps Rams' Garrett out 3rd straight day (espn.com)
• Rays acquire Peralta from Mets, bolster rotation (espn.com)
• Saints' Bresee to have season-ending ACL surgery (espn.com)
• Saints DT Bresee to season-ending ACL surgery (espn.com)