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Mariners trade for LHP Caleb Ferguson, bring up slugger Tyler Locklear
The Seattle Mariners bolstered their bullpen by acquiring veteran left-hander Caleb Ferguson from the Pittsburgh Pirates in one of several roster moves on Wednesday.,The Pirates received minor league right-hander Jeter Martinez, rated a top-30 prospect in the Seattle organization by MLB Pipeline (No...

Pirates edge Giants in 10 innings for fifth straight win
On a day that began with one team acquiring a Rogers twin while the other traded one away, the Pittsburgh Pirates scored a 10-inning run without the benefit of a hit and held on to defeat the San Francisco Giants 2-1 to complete a three-game road sweep Wednesday afternoon.,Neither Rogers brother was...

Yankees activate OF Austin Slater after acquisition from White Sox
The New York Yankees acquired outfielder Austin Slater from the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday in exchange for pitching prospect Gage Ziehl.,Slater, 32, is the latest addition for the Yankees ahead of Thursday's trade deadline, joining infielders Ryan McMahon and Amed Rosario. He also is expected to...

Astros display power in routing Nationals
Jose Altuve, Cooper Hummel and Yainer Diaz homered and the Houston Astros defeated the visiting Washington Nationals 9-1 on Wednesday afternoon.,The Astros took the series 2-1, after losing five of their previous six games. Altuve was 4-for-4 with three runs scored and three RBIs as he extended his ...

Reds obtain 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes from Pirates
The Cincinnati Reds acquired third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes from the Pittsburgh Pirates for left-hander Taylor Rogers and a minor league infielder on Wednesday.,Hayes, 28, is a strong defensive player who batted .254 with 39 homers and 212 RBIs in 576 games with the Pirates over parts of six seasons. ...

Reports: Reds obtain 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes from Pirates
The Cincinnati Reds acquired third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes from the Pittsburgh Pirates for left-hander Taylor Rogers and a minor leaguer, according to reports on Wednesday.,Hayes, 28, is a strong defensive player who batted .254 with 39 homers and 212 RBIs in 576 games with the Pirates over parts of ...

Angels acquire Ps Andrew Chafin, Luis Garcia from Nationals
The Los Angeles Angels bolstered their bullpen on Wednesday by acquiring left-hander Andrew Chafin and right-hander Luis Garcia from the Washington Nationals.,Left-hander Jake Eder and fellow minor leaguer Sam Brown, a first baseman and outfielder, are heading to the Nationals in the trade.,Also on ...

Reports: Angels acquire Ps Andrew Chafin, Luis Garcia from Nats
The Los Angeles Angels bolstered their bullpen on Wednesday by acquiring left-hander Andrew Chafin and right-hander Luis Garcia from the Washington Nationals, multiple media outlets reported.,Left-hander Jake Eder and fellow minor leaguer Sam Brown, a first baseman and outfielder, reportedly are hea...

NYCFC M Keaton Parks recovering from leg surgery
New York City FC midfielder Keaton Parks underwent another surgery to address blood flow issues in his right leg.,The team said Wednesday that there is no recovery timeline yet for Parks, who had similar procedures in 2021 and 2022.,"Keaton's health and well being is our priority. The decision to ha...

Yankees acquire OF Austin Slater from White Sox
The New York Yankees acquired outfielder Austin Slater from the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday in exchange for pitching prospect Gage Ziehl.,Slater, 32, is the latest addition for the Yankees ahead of Thursday's trade deadline, joining infielders Ryan McMahon and Amed Rosario. He also is expected to...

Bengals release veteran RB Zack Moss
The Cincinnati Bengals released veteran running back Zack Moss on Wednesday.,Moss, 27, agreed to a reworked contract for one year and $1.7 million in April with only $375,000 guaranteed.,He ran for 242 yards and two touchdowns in eight games (six starts) for the Bengals in 2024 before sustaining a s...

Pirates trio looks to continue uptick against former team in San Francisco
Pittsburgh's Bryan Reynolds will attempt to complete a homecoming hat trick Wednesday afternoon when the visiting Pirates go for a sweep of the San Francisco Giants.,The Pirates, who occupy last place in the National League Central, clinched a third consecutive series win with 6-5 and 3-1 wins over ...

Fresh off halting skid, Astros chase series victory vs. Nationals
With All-Star shortstop Jeremy Pena starting a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land and outfielders Yordan Alvarez and Jake Meyers continuing to ramp up baseball activities, the Astros are inching closer to having several starters back from the injured list.,Until those front-line performers re...

Brent Rooker's 3-run HR, Luis Severino's gem carry A's past Mariners
Brent Rooker hit a three-run homer and Luis Severino recorded his first home win of the season as the Athletics registered a 6-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night in West Sacramento, Calif.,Shea Langeliers homered and doubled and Miguel Andujar had two doubles and two RBIs as the At...

Surging Pirates two-hit Giants in 3-1 win
Joey Bart broke an eighth-inning tie with a bases-loaded single, three Pittsburgh pitchers combined on a two-hitter and the Pirates continued San Francisco starter Justin Verlander's hard-luck season with a 3-1 road victory over the Giants on Tuesday night.,After Verlander and Pittsburgh starter Bai...

Astros top Nationals to halt 5-game losing skid
Yainer Diaz and Mauricio Dubon recorded three-hit games and Christian Walker delivered a timely two-run single in the bottom of the sixth inning as the Houston Astros rode a balanced offensive attack to a 7-4 interleague victory over the visiting Washington Nationals on Tuesday.,The Astros snapped a...

Florida QB DJ Lagway (calf) wearing boot to start camp
Florida starting quarterback DJ Lagway has a calf strain and is not practicing as the Gators' fall camp kicks off.,Lagway is wearing a walking boot after he hurt his lower leg during a team run last week, Gators Online reported.,Coach Billy Napier did not have a timetable for Lagway's return when he...

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...

49ers sign former UFL DE Jaylon Allen
The San Francisco 49ers signed former UFL edge rusher Jaylon Allen on Tuesday.,Allen, 25, originally joined the Denver Broncos as a 2024 undrafted free agent but was later waived with an injury settlement.,Allen worked out with the 49ers last weekend following a similar tryout with the Arizona Cardi...

Sounders sign homegrown M Snyder Brunell, 18
The Seattle Sounders signed homegrown midfielder Snyder Brunell through 2028 with an option for 2029, the club announced Tuesday.,The 18-year-old U.S. youth international has posted seven goals and nine assists in 59 matches with MLS NEXT Pro affiliate Tacoma Defiance. He also featured twice for the...