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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...
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...
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: 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, ...
Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs: 'Time will tell' how long hold-in lasts
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs said Monday that "only time will tell" how long his hold-in lasts at training camp.,Gibbs, 24, missed his fifth consecutive practice Monday as he continues to seek a long-term contract this offseason.,The three-time Pro Bowl selection was spotted on the sideli...
Phillies acquire LHP Brooks Raley from Mets
The Philadelphia Phillies continued a busy start to trade deadline day on Monday morning with the addition of veteran reliever Brooks Raley from the New York Mets.,The Mets acquired two prospects, right-hander Luke Gabrysh and outfielder John Spikerman, in exchange. ,The Phillies reportedly acquired...
Reports: Phillies acquire LHP Brooks Raley from Mets
The Philadelphia Phillies continued a hot start to trade deadline day Monday morning with the addition of veteran reliever Brooks Raley from the New York Mets, according to multiple media reports.,The Mets are acquiring a pair of prospects in right-hander Luke Gabrysh and outfielder John Spikerman i...
Dodgers reacquire C Ben Rortvedt from Mets
The Los Angeles Dodgers reacquired catcher Ben Rortvedt on Monday, sending right-hander Chayce McDermott to the New York Mets.,Multiple outlets reported on the trade-deadline deal that brings Rortvedt back to Los Angeles, where he batted .224 in 18 games last September when starting backstop Will Sm...
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...
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Pirates vs. Brewers August 3 Prediction, Odds, Best Betting Picks
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Would New MMA Free Agent Usman Nurmagomedov Beat Justin Gaethje?
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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...
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...
Reports: 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, according to reports Sunday night by ESPN and The Athletic.,The Athletic additionally reported that the Blue Jays are getting ...
Saints WR Ja’Lynn Polk, 24, placed on retired list
The New Orleans Saints placed 24-year-old wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk on the reserve/retired list on Sunday.,A reason for Polk's decision to retire was not yet known. Head coach Kellen Moore said Polk had been excused from the past two training camp practices for personal reasons. The receiver's Inst...
Tigers steamroll A's 11-0 to secure season sweep
Keider Montero allowed two hits in six shutout innings and Eduardo Valencia drove in four runs with a pair of doubles as the Detroit Tigers beat the Athletics 11-0 on Sunday in West Sacramento, Calif.,Detroit swept the series and has scored at least eight runs in five straight games for the first ti...
Athletics star Nick Kurtz (thumb) to visit hand specialist
Athletics All-Star first baseman Nick Kurtz will visit a hand specialist in Los Angeles Monday after his right thumb injury caused him to sit out Sunday for the second straight day.,It's possible that Kurtz will go on the 10-day injured list for the second time in less than a month.,"We're going to ...