MLB trade deadline's first major move backfires; Jalen Carter, Denzel Ward get historic NFL deals

Plus, the top 10 NFL players at every offensive position Jul 29, 2026 at 8:53 am ET • 7 min read This is an article version of the CBS Sports HQ AM Newsletter, the ultimate guide to every day in sports. You can sign up to get it in your inbox every weekday morning here. ⚾ Five things to know Wednesday The Red Sox might reenter the trade market following Curtis Mead's injury. Boston made the first big splash ahead of the MLB trade deadline when it swapped Connelly Early for Mead. It took just two days for the move to backfire as Mead fractured his wrist in his debut and could realistically miss the rest of the season as a result. The Red Sox already needed more help, so the Mead injury only adds to the desperation for reinforcements. Among yesterday's biggest trade rumors was that the club