Marlon Byrd singled four times in five at-bats Monday versus the Mets. Byrd has multiple hits in six of his last 10 games, pushing his average back up to .274. His average had been dipping since the beginning of June, but it was coming with more homers (13 last two months, seven first two), so there was little reason for his owners to complain.

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that Marlon Byrd is "not an option" for the Royals and the Mariners' talks for the outfielder "remain stalled." Byrd has been connected to both clubs, but the Royals and Mariners are both on his no-trade list. The outfielder has said he'd be willing to waive the clause only if his $8 million option for 2016 is picked up. Byrd has also been linked to the Reds, and ESPN's Jim Bowden said last week that talks between Cincinnati and Philadelphia are ongoing.

ESPN's Jim Bowden reports that the Reds and Phillies "continue trade talks" involving Marlon Byrd. Byrd has been linked to the Reds, Royals and Mariners this month and he's a good bet to be traded. The veteran outfielder has proved this year that his power outburst in 2013 was no fluke, hitting 19 homers over 98 games. He's making $8 million this season and in 2015 and has an $8 million club/vesting option for 2016.

Marlon Byrd went deep for the 19th time this season, but the Phillies came out on the losing end against the Braves on Sunday, falling 8-2. Byrd is essentially auditioning for contending teams at this point, with the Phillies out of the playoff picture. He took David Carpenter deep for a solo home run in the ninth inning to make it 8-2. Byrd finished 2-for-4 on the afternoon and is now slashing .266/.318/.484 with 55 RBI. Recent reports have linked Byrd to the Royals, Reds, and Mariners.

FOX Sports' Jon Morosi reports that the Royals are interested in Marlon Byrd. However, Morosi notes that Kansas City might not be sellers at the trade deadline anymore given that they're sitting at 48-48. Byrd is also drawing interest from the Mariners and Reds.

Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com reports that the Reds are interested in Marlon Byrd and Antonio Bastardo. Salisbury notes that the Reds have scouted the Phillies recently. Byrd is also drawing interest from the Mariners, though those talks have reportedly stalled and Seattle is also on Byrd's limited no-trade list. Cincinnati is not on the list. Bastardo would give the Reds a second lefty to pair with Manny Parra with Sean Marshall (shoulder) out for the season.

FOX Sports' Jon Morosi reports that the Mariners' trade talks for Marlon Byrd have "stalled." The M's are now said to be in discussions with the Rays for David Price and/or Ben Zobrist. Byrd has hit .263/.315/.479 with 18 home runs and 54 RBI in 94 games this season for the Phillies, who could be one of the biggest sellers at the July 31 trade deadline. Byrd signed a two-year, $16 million contract over the winter.

Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports that the Mariners have had serious discussions with the Phillies about acquiring outfielder Marlon Byrd. There were reports earlier in the week that the Mariners had scouted the 36-year-old slugger. He's in the first year of a two-year, $16 million contract and has already indicated that he'd be willing to waive his no-trade clause. The Mariners are in desperate need for a right-handed power bat, and Byrd seems like a very logical fit.

ESPN's Jerry Crasnick reports that the Mariners recently scouted Marlon Byrd. The M's are in the market for a right-handed power bat, and Byrd certainly fits the profile. The 36-year-old has slugged 18 homers and driven in 52 runs this season while sporting a .261/.313/.481 batting line. He's in the first year of a two-year, $16 million contract with the Phillies.

Marlon Byrd went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Sunday's loss to the Pirates. Byrd had an RBI single in the first inning before blasting his 18th home run of the season, a solo shot, in the seventh. Byrd's 18 home runs are second-most in the National League. He's been especially homer-happy of late, with five in his last seven games. The outfielder, who has enjoyed a career resurgence the past two seasons, is batting .266/.317/.497.