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Braves acquire veteran reliever Brent Suter from Angels
The Atlanta Braves acquired reliever Brent Suter from the Los Angeles Angels on Monday in exchange for infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr.,Suter is 1-2 with a 4.12 ERA in 41 appearances (three starts) this season. The 36-year-old left-hander has struck out 55 batters and walked 17 in 63 1/3 innings.,Suter i...
Texans build depth with veteran LB Sione Takitaki
The Houston Texans bolstered their linebacker depth Monday with the signing of free agent Sione Takitaki.,Takitaki, 31, played his first five campaigns in Cleveland before spending one season each with New England and Minnesota.,He appeared in three games with the Vikings last season and contributed...
White Sox acquire Mets reliever Huascar Brazoban
The Chicago White Sox acquired reliever Huascar Brazoban from the New York Mets on Monday in exchange for two minor league pitchers.,The White Sox, who entered Monday with a three-game lead in the American League Central, bolstered their bullpen as the cellar-dwelling Mets continued to stockpile pro...
Mauricio Pochettino to coach USMNT through 2030 World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino signed a new contract to continue coaching the United States men's national team through the 2030 FIFA World Cup.,U.S. Soccer announced the deal Monday morning, also retaining assistants Jesus Perez, Miguel D'Agostino, Toni Jimenez, Sebastian Pochettino and Silvia Tuya.,"Mauricio...
Reports: Phillies add 3-time batting champ Luis Arraez
The Philadelphia Phillies are acquiring three-time batting champion Luis Arraez from the San Francisco Giants, multiple outlets reported ahead of Monday's trade deadline.,The Phillies, who have dropped nine of their last 13 games, are the 29-year-old's fifth team in five years.,Held out of the Giant...
Blue Jays acquire RHP Jose Soriano from Angels
The Toronto Blue Jays acquired right-hander Jose Soriano from the Los Angeles Angels ahead of Monday's trade deadline in exchange for three prospects.,Shortstop Arjun Nimmala, outfielder Eddie Micheletti Jr. and right-hander Angel Rivero headed to the Angels.,Soriano, 27, is 9-6 with a 3.29 ERA thro...
Wild-card contenders Diamondbacks, Padres clash in desert
The Arizona Diamondbacks were in danger of falling into a deeper hole when they faced the San Diego Padres before the All-Star break. How things have changed.,After salvaging a split in the finale of a four-game set in San Diego on July 9, the Diamondbacks have the best record in the National League...
Report: White Sox boost bullpen, acquire Mets RHP Huascar Brazoban
The Chicago White Sox acquired right-handed reliever Huascar Brazoban from the New York Mets for minor league pitching prospects Gabe Davis and Zach Franklin, The Athletic reported late Sunday night.,Neither team has confirmed the trade.,Brazoban, 36, is 5-2 with a 2.56 ERA, 23 walks and 49 strikeou...
Back atop AL West, red-hot Astros face lowly Blue Jays
Astros manager Joe Espada was reluctant to declare that his club had made a statement following a 7-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Sunday that capped a sweep of the three-game series and propelled Houston into first place in the American League West for the first time since April 6.,The Astros have...
Going nowhere, Rockies could be sellers ahead of series vs. Rays
Star pitcher Tarik Skubal is now off the market, but there is still plenty of buzz ahead of Monday night's trade deadline -- including with the Colorado Rockies.,Colorado, in last place in the National League despite sweeping the Kansas City Royals over the weekend, opens a three-game series against...
'Outplayed' in home sweep, Dodgers eye turnaround vs. Cubs
It was an unfamiliar feeling for the Los Angeles Dodgers this weekend when they were swept at home for only the second time this season at the hands of the Boston Red Sox.,The two-time reigning World Series champions will look to reset as they hit the road for the first of three games at the Chicago...
Woeful Giants could be remedy for Rangers' 'ugly' performances
The Texas Rangers just finished a poor road trip and look to get back on the winning track when they battle the San Francisco Giants on Monday night at Arlington, Texas.,The Rangers lost the final five games of a six-game excursion against the Tampa Bay Rays and Houston Astros.,Sunday's 7-3 loss to ...
League-leading Brewers out to avenge sweep by Pirates
With one eye on trade deadline possibilities, the Milwaukee Brewers will turn to right-hander Brandon Sproat as they return home to open a four-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday., ,Sproat (3-6, 5.05 ERA) will oppose Bubba Chandler (3-8, 4.56) in a matchup of young right-handers se...
Yankees hoping Luis Garcia Jr. makes team debut vs. Cards
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone described the acquisition of Luis Garcia Jr. succinctly by saying: "He can rake. He can really hit.",In other words, the complete opposite of how his offense is performed for most of Aaron Judge's absence, and Boone hopes to see Garcia's first set of at-bats Mond...
Out to bolster roster before deadline, Phils then face Nats
The Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals could find themselves making deals for different reasons Monday when they begin a four-game series in Philadelphia shortly after the 6 p.m. ET trade deadline., ,The Phillies are in wild-card contention and likely will be in the market for key additi...
Braves get RHP Tyler Mahle from Giants for RHP Anthony Molina
The Atlanta Braves acquired right-handed starting pitcher Tyler Mahle from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for right-hander Anthony Molina, the Braves announced on Sunday night.,The Braves -- winners of five straight and battling the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers for the best record...
Cubs bolster rotation, acquire veteran Kevin Gausman from Blue Jays
The Chicago Cubs are getting a much-needed boost to their rotation depth by acquiring right-hander Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays ahead of Monday's trade deadline, the Cubs announced on Sunday night.,The Blue Jays are getting a pair of prospects, shortstop Ty Southisene and outfielder Bret...
Royals place rookie RHP Luinder Avila (forearm) on 15-day injured list
Kansas City right-hander Luinder Avila is scheduled for medical testing on Monday after the Royals placed the starting pitcher on the 15-day injured list on Sunday due to right forearm tightness.,The rookie, who turns 25 on Aug. 21, started Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies and retired th...
DE Jadeveon Clowney says he's signing with Texans
Former No. 1 pick Jadeveon Clowney is returning to the Houston Texans for the first time since the 2018 season, he told multiple media outlets on Sunday.,Clowney will sign with Houston for a base value of $5.5 million and a max value of $8 million, KPRC 2 in Houston reported.,"It wasn't about the mo...
LYON, Liquid rise to 2-0 at LCS Summer Split
LYON and Team Liquid won their respective matches Sunday to rise to the top of the standings after two weeks of the League Championship Series Summer Split.,LYON swept Shopify Rebellion 2-0 and Team Liquid did the same to Sentinels to become the only teams to start off the summer tournament with con...