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Mets option Huascar Brazoban, sign fellow RHP Chris Devenski
The New York Mets optioned relief pitcher Huascar Brazoban to Triple-A Syracuse and signed fellow right-hander Chris Devenski on Tuesday.,Brazoban, 35, is 5-2 with a 3.83 ERA in 44 relief appearances this season. He established himself as one of the Mets' best relievers early on, pitching to a stell...
A's place All-Star SS Jacob Wilson (fractured forearm) on IL
Athletics All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday due to a fractured left forearm.,Wilson was been hindered since being drilled on the arm with a pitch in the first inning of a game against the Atlanta Braves on July 8. X-rays at the time were negative.,Wilson m...
Blue Jays trade for O’s RHP Seranthony Dominguez
In between Games 1 and 2 of the teams' doubleheader in Baltimore on Tuesday, the Toronto Blue Jays acquired right-handed reliever Seranthony Dominguez and cash considerations from the Orioles.,The Orioles received right-handed pitching prospect Juaron Watts-Brown to complete the trade.,Dominguez, 30...
Twins place All-Star Byron Buxton (ribcage) on IL
The Minnesota Twins placed All-Star outfielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list Tuesday as he continues to deal with left ribcage inflammation.,The move came two days after Twins manager Rocco Baldelli told reporters Buxton wouldn't require an IL stint.,Buxton, 31, left Saturday's 9-3 loss to...
Royals designated LHP Rich Hill for assignment
The Kansas City Royals designated veteran left-hander Rich Hill for assignment on Tuesday after just two starts for the club.,Hill, 45, pitched for the Royals on July 22 and 28, losing both times and compiling a 5.00 ERA over nine innings.,Hill was the oldest player in the majors and competing in hi...
Reports: Blue Jays trade for O’s RHP Seranthony Dominguez
In between Games 1 and 2 of the teams' doubleheader in Baltimore on Tuesday, the Toronto Blue Jays acquired right-handed reliever Seranthony Dominguez from the Orioles, according to multiple reports.,The Orioles will receive right-handed pitching prospect Juaron Watts-Brown to complete the trade, Sp...
Report: No breaks for D-backs 3B Eugenio Suarez (finger)
A CT scan and MRI exam revealed no fractures on the right index finger for Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez, MLB reported on Tuesday.,Suarez was hit by a pitch during the ninth inning Arizona's 5-1 loss to the host Detroit Tigers on Monday night. He immediately exited the contest an...
Dodgers place INF Hyeseong Kim (shoulder) on 10-day IL
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed infielder Hyeseong Kim on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday due to left shoulder bursitis.,In a corresponding move, the Dodgers selected the contract of shortstop Alex Freeland from Triple-A Oklahoma City in his first call-up to the majors.,Kim, 26, played on Monday a...
Bryce Harper Fired the First Shot of the 2027 MLB Lockout
MLB star Bryce Harper reportedly told commissioner Rob Manfred to “get the f--- out” over salary cap talks. Is a lockout inevitable in the 2027 season?...
Ramon Urias, Orioles blast Blue Jays in Game 1 of DH
Ramon Urias hit two home runs, Gunnar Henderson and Tyler O'Neill each drove in four runs and Jordan Westburg collected four hits, fueling the host Baltimore Orioles to a 16-4 romp over the Toronto Blue Jays in the opener of Tuesday's doubleheader.,O'Neill and Henderson both homered, while Henderson...
Orioles place RHP Colin Selby (hamstring) on IL
The Baltimore Orioles placed right-handed reliever Colin Selby on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to a strained left hamstring.,In a corresponding move, the Orioles recalled rookie right-hander Yaramil Hiraldo from Triple-A Norfolk. Baltimore also recalled rookie righty Brandon Young from High-A...
Rays get C Nick Fortes from Marlins for OF Matthew Etzel
The Tampa Bay Rays acquired catcher Nick Fortes from the Miami Marlins on Tuesday in exchange for minor league outfielder Matthew Etzel.,Fortes, 28, batted .249 with two home runs and 10 RBIs in 59 games with the Marlins this season.,He is a career .225 hitter with 25 homers and 96 RBIs in 363 games...
Ben Williamson, Mariners chase series win vs. A's
As Thursday's trade deadline approaches, there has been heavy speculation that the Seattle Mariners are shopping for a third baseman.,One of the targets is Eugenio Suarez, who has 36 homers for the Arizona Diamondbacks and is tied with Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh for the major league high of 87 RBI...
Justin Verlander, Giants face tall task in ascending Pirates
Having ended a personal losing streak, Justin Verlander will turn his attention to the San Francisco Giants' current four-game skid when he faces the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.,Andrew McCutchen delivered the key blow in the Pirates' 6-5 win on Monday in the opener of a three-game ...
Padres, Mets look to restore order after wild start to series
There was a 99.6 mph one-hopper off the back of Dylan Cease's head, the fiery ejection of New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza, a home run robbery by Fernando Tatis Jr., a grand slam by Mark Vientos and then a five-run rally by the San Diego Padres after Vientos' slam.,And that was just the first fi...
Astros hunt for missing offense, home victory against Nationals
Perhaps the greatest display of evidence showcasing the Houston Astros' offensive struggles came Monday in the opener of a three-game home interleague series against the Washington Nationals.,Four Houston pitchers -- starter Framber Valdez and relievers Bryan King, Bryan Abreu and Josh Hader -- comb...
Angels heating up, look for series win vs. Rangers
The Los Angeles Angels will try to accomplish something they haven't done in over a month when they face the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night in Anaheim, Calif.,Win three games in a row.,The Angels haven't won a trio of consecutive games since June 23-25 when they swept a three-game series from the Bo...
For emotional Cubs, Colin Rea bids to beat former club in matchup vs. Brewers
The emotional Chicago Cubs will turn to veteran right-hander Colin Rea on Tuesday night in a bid to even their three-game series with host Milwaukee and move back into a tie with the Brewers atop the National League Central. ,Rea (8-4, 4.06 ERA), who pitched the previous two seasons for Milwaukee, w...
Marlins' Sandy Alcantara aims for solid effort vs. Cards
If Miami Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara makes his scheduled road start against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night, he will have the full attention of contending teams seeking pitching help.,Alcantara (5-9, 6.66 ERA) is one of the top starters who could be dealt before Thursday's trade de...
After weathering storm vs. Red Sox, Twins hope for better days
The Minnesota Twins' patience paid off after they waited out a big storm. ,Now, the Twins hope brighter days are ahead. ,Minnesota will face the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night in the second installment of a three-game series in Minneapolis. The Twins are coming off a 5-4 comeback win in the series ...