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Reports: Rockies deal RHP Antonio Senzatela to Brewers, RHP Victor Vodnik to Marlins
The Milwaukee Brewers added to their bullpen wealth shortly before the trade deadline on Monday by acquiring right-hander Antonio Senzatela from the Colorado Rockies, according to reports.,Colorado received Triple-A left-handed reliever Mark Manfredi and 19-year-old infielder Juan Martinez from Milw...
Phillies' Bryce Harper returning to right field after Luis Arraez deal
Bryce Harper said what every Philadelphia Phillies fan was feeling last week when he declared, "I think we need some help.",To help make that happen, the two-time Most Valuable Player will make a surprising move back to the outfield.,After the Phillies acquired infielder Luis Arraez from the San Fra...
Reports: Red Sox move INF Marcelo Mayer to Giants for LHP Erik Miller
The Boston Red Sox boosted their bullpen on Monday with the acquisition of left-handed reliever Erik Miller from the San Francisco Giants, per multiple reports.,The Giants received infielder Marcelo Mayer, who has long been considered one of the Red Sox's ballyhooed prospects, to complete the deal.,...
Report: Yankees deal for LF Heliot Ramos from Giants
The New York Yankees are finalizing a trade to acquire left fielder Heliot Ramos from the San Francisco Giants, multiple outlets reported Monday.,The return was not yet known, but MLB.com reported that Yankees left-handed pitching prospect Henry LaLane was "believed to be" the primary piece going to...
Reports: Cubs acquire LHP Clay Holmes, OF Tyrone Taylor
The Chicago Cubs continued a major trade deadline surge by acquiring right-handed starter Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the New York Mets, according to multiple media reports.,The Cubs, who have already traded for right-hander Kevin Gausman from Toronto and reportedly left-hander Bra...
Veteran Rangers RHP Jacob deGrom invokes no-trade clause
Texas Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom will remain with the team after utilizing the no-trade clause in his contract, according to reports by The Athletic and MLB.com.,The team approached the two-time Cy Young winner about waiving his no-trade clause for a trade deadline deal that would send him to...
Reports: Rays add reliever Tyler Wells from Orioles
The Tampa Bay Rays beefed up their bullpen on Monday by acquiring right-handed reliever Tyler Wells from the Baltimore Orioles, multiple reports said.,The Rays sent minor league right-hander Michael Forret back to the Orioles to make the deal happen, the New York Post reported.,The 6-foot-8, 270-pou...
O's trade All-Star C Adley Rutschman in division to Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox landed their catcher at the deadline, acquiring three-time All-Star Adley Rutschman in a trade with the Baltimore Orioles on Monday.,The Orioles sent Rutschman and fellow catcher Jake Rogers, along with cash considerations, to their American League East rivals in exchange for majo...
Report: White Sox add C Joey Bart in deal with Braves
Catcher Joey Bart was traded for the second time in six weeks on Monday, with the Atlanta Braves sending him to the Chicago White Sox an hour before the trade deadline, multiple outlets reported.,Chicago will ship right-hander Duncan Davitt to Atlanta in return, according to MLB.com.,The Braves acqu...
Reports: Astros swap Spencer Arrighetti for Blue Jays’ Daulton Varsho
The Houston Astros are finalizing a deal to acquire center fielder Daulton Varsho from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for right-handed starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti, The Athletic and MLB.com reported Monday.,Houston, which began the week with a 2 1/2-game lead in the American League West, a...
Reports: Cubs boost staff with RHP Ryan Zeferjahn, LHP Braxton Garrett
The Chicago Cubs acquired a pair of pitchers in separate deals Monday, landing right-handed reliever Ryan Zeferjahn from the Los Angeles Angels and left-handed starter Braxton Garrett from the Miami Marlins, multiple outlets reported.,The Angels acquired catcher/designated hitter Moises Ballesteros ...
Reports: Cardinals pitchers Dustin May, JoJo Romero headed to Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers are adding depth to their starting rotation and bullpen with the additions of right-hander Dustin May and left-handed reliever JoJo Romero in an intra-division trade with the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday, ESPN and The Athletic reported.,The return package back to St. Louis has...
White Sox obtain Rockies CF Brenton Doyle for two prospects
The Chicago White Sox boosted their defense on Monday with the acquisition of Colorado Rockies center fielder Brenton Doyle.,The American League Central Division leaders sent Triple-A right-hander Mason Adams and teenage shortstop Carlos Vielma to the Rockies.,Doyle, 28, missed two months this seaso...
Reports: Pirates add RHP Luke Weaver in deal with Mets
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired right-hander Luke Weaver from the New York Mets for minor league infielder Sammy Stafura, multiple outlets reported Monday.,Weaver, 32, was 2-1 with a 1.84 ERA in 42 relief outings for the Mets this season. A member of the New York Yankees the previous three seasons, ...
Report: O's trade All-Star C Adley Rutschman in division to Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox landed their catcher at the deadline, acquiring three-time All-Star Adley Rutschman in a trade with the Baltimore Orioles on Monday, according to multiple reports.,It was reported earlier Monday that the in-division trade was set to go through, pending medical testing and approval...
Reports: Padres acquire LHP Robbie Ray from Giants
The San Diego Padres have beefed up their starting rotation by adding former Cy Young Award winner Robbie Ray in a trade with the San Francisco Giants on Monday, according to multiple reports. ,The deal, which is not yet official, would net the Giants right-hander Miguel Mendez and shortstop Joniel...
Rays acquire slugging C/1B Liam Hicks from Marlins
The Tampa Bay Rays acquired catcher/first baseman Liam Hicks from the Miami Marlins on Monday for three minor leaguers, including two former first-round draft picks, multiple outlets reported.,Hicks, 27, is batting .282 with 14 home runs and 62 RBIs in 101 games this season, making 32 starts at catc...
Reports: Dodgers acquire LHP Kris Bubic from Royals
The Los Angeles Dodgers added another starting pitcher with All-Star credentials on Monday by acquiring left-hander Kris Bubic from the Kansas City Royals, ESPN reported. ,The two-time defending World Series champions pried two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal away from the Detroit Tigers ove...
Report: Veteran Rangers RHP Jacob deGrom invokes no-trade clause
Despite reported trade interest, Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom will remain with the team after utilizing the no-trade clause in his contract, according to a report by The Athletic.,The team reportedly approached the two-time Cy Young winner about waiving his no-trade clause for a trade deadline ...
Rangers send INF Josh Smith to Blue Jays for LHP Adam Macko
The Toronto Blue Jays acquired utility infielder Josh Smith in a trade with the Texas Rangers on Monday.,Smith, who has bounced between the major leagues and Triple-A this season, gets a fresh start in Toronto, while Texas is acquiring rookie left-hander Adam Macko, per the reports.,The Blue Jays ar...