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MLB Trade Deadline Early Grades: New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, & Tampa Bay Rays Extremely Active
There's still time for MLB teams to negotiate trades before the deadline on July 31st, but we went ahead and gave early grades to the moves that have already taken place....
MLB Trade Deadline Early Grades: New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, & Tampa Bay Rays Extremely Active
There's still time for MLB teams to negotiate trades before the deadline on July 31st, but we went ahead and gave early grades to the moves that have already taken place....
Former Giants reliever Reyes Moronta dies at 31
Former major league right-hander Reyes Moronta died Sunday in a reported traffic accident in his native Dominican Republican. He was 31.,The Mexican Baseball League and his former team, the Bravos de Leon, announced his death on X.,Moronta went 10-11 with a 3.05 ERA and three saves in six seasons in...
Dodgers deal RHP Ricky Vanasco to Tigers for cash
The Los Angeles Dodgers traded right-hander Ricky Vanasco to the Detroit Tigers on Monday in exchange for cash considerations.,Vanasco, 25, made his major league debut on April 15 and appeared in two games out of the Dodgers' bullpen. He allowed three runs on three hits in two innings, posting a 13....
Royals acquire RHP Michael Lorenzen from Rangers
The Kansas City Royals acquired right-hander Michael Lorenzen from the Texas Rangers on Monday in exchange for left-hander Walter Pennington.,Lorenzen, 32, is 5-6 with a 3.81 ERA in 19 games (18 starts) in his first season with the Rangers.,An All-Star last season, Lorenzen threw a no-hitter for Phi...
Diamondbacks, Nationals on the rebound from tough losses
After missing a chance to sweep their respective weekend series with late-inning losses on Sunday, the Washington Nationals and Arizona Diamondbacks open a three-game series Monday night in Phoenix.,Washington rookie left-hander Mitchell Parker (5-6, 4.34 ERA) will make his first career appearance a...
Pirates, Paul Skenes to open series with host Astros
Locked in a traffic jam of National League wild-card contenders, the Pittsburgh Pirates averted a three-game series sweep at the hands of the Arizona Diamondbacks and built some momentum before facing the host Houston Astros.,Thanks in large part to pinch-hit doubles from Rowdy Tellez and Joey Bart ...
Having ended own skid, Cardinals look to extend Rangers'
While the St. Louis Cardinals have shopped for starting pitching help ahead of the trade deadline, converted reliever Andre Pallante has made a strong push to stay in the rotation.,He is 4-3 with a 3.42 ERA in nine starts while filling in for injured starter Steven Matz.,Pallante, who is 4-4 with a ...
Twins, Mets begin series aiming to boost wild-card positions
For a pair of teams that meet only infrequently, the host New York Mets and Minnesota Twins have a lot in common going into Monday's opener of their three-game series.,As playoff contenders -- both enter in wild-card position -- they are positioned to make roster additions before Tuesday's trade dea...
Brice Turang aims for more success as Brewers host Braves
It has been a rough July for Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang. But an encouraging day at the plate and in the field on Sunday offers hope as the Brewers open a three-game series against the visiting Atlanta Braves on Monday.,Turang was 2-for-4 with an RBI in a 6-2 win against the Miami ...
Now with Cubs, Isaac Paredes to face Reds again
Isaac Paredes will attempt to make an immediate impact for the Chicago Cubs when they open a three-game set with the host Cincinnati Reds on Monday night.,Paredes was sent to the Cubs on Sunday as part of a trade that saw fellow third baseman Christopher Morel and right-handers Hunter Bigge and Ty J...
After weekend sweep, Mariners face struggling Red Sox
Back in a tie atop the American League West standings following a weekend sweep of the White Sox in Chicago, the Seattle Mariners look to continue their road success on Monday when they open a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox.,The Mariners arrive in Boston after Cal Raleigh homered for t...
Phillies turn to Zack Wheeler in opener vs. Yankees
The Philadelphia Phillies still sit comfortably atop the National League East, but they're beginning to get uneasy with their recent results.,The Phillies have lost four consecutive series heading into their three-game matchup against the visiting New York Yankees beginning Monday night.,Philadelphi...
Desperate for win, White Sox host Royals
As if enduring its second 14-game losing streak of the season isn't tough enough, the Chicago White Sox host a three-game series starting Monday night against one of their worst tormentors, the Kansas City Royals.,Fourteen is the franchise record for consecutive losses.,The White Sox fell to 27-81 S...
Amid trade rumors, Tigers' Jack Flaherty to face Guardians
Jack Flaherty was dealt at the trade deadline last year. He is more mentally prepared for that possibility this time around.,Flaherty, who is scheduled to start for the Tigers against the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Monday night in the opener of a two-game series, is one of the hottest names on ...
Zach Eflin expected to make O's debut in twin bill vs. Jays
The Baltimore Orioles hope to find some sustained success when they begin a four-game series with Monday's doubleheader against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays. ,If nothing else, Baltimore will be sporting a bit of a new look, as right-hander Zach Eflin will make his Orioles debut after being traded ...
MLB roundup: Bailey Ober, Twins hold Tigers to 1 hit
Bailey Ober held Detroit to one hit over eight innings as the visiting Minnesota Twins downed the Tigers 5-0 on Sunday afternoon.,Ober (10-5) walked two and struck out 11 in his seventh consecutive quality start. Caleb Thielbar pitched around a walk in the ninth to complete the shutout.,Willi Castro...
Yankees contain Red Sox, take 3-game series
Alex Verdugo and Austin Wells each had two hits while Gleyber Torres drove in two runs as the New York Yankees beat the host Boston Red Sox 8-2 on Sunday night to take the rubber match of a three-game series. ,The Yankees jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning for the second consecutive night ...
Pirates rally with big 10th inning to salvage series against Diamondbacks
Ke'Bryan Hayes hit a two-run single to highlight a four-run 10th inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates held on to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 on Sunday afternoon in Phoenix. ,Oneil Cruz homered for the second straight game and scored two runs and Andrew McCutchen singled and walked for Pittsburg...
Tigers send C Carson Kelly to Rangers
The Texas Rangers acquired Carson Kelly from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for fellow catcher Liam Hicks and right-hander Tyler Owens on Sunday. ,Kelly was active for Detroit on Sunday, entering a 5-0 loss to the Minnesota Twins in the eighth inning as a pinch hitter. He struck out in his lone at-b...