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Pirates add RHPs Luke Weaver, Kirby Yates, Lake Bachar in trio of deals
The Pittsburgh Pirates finished a remodel of their bullpen Monday when they acquired right-handers Luke Weaver from the New York Mets, Kirby Yates from the Los Angeles Angels and Lake Bachar from the Miami Marlins ahead of the trade deadline.,In a fourth trade, the Pirates swapped right-hander Hunte...
Reports: Padres trade for Tigers RHP Casey Mize at deadline
The San Diego Padres added one more former All-Star to their rotation just before the trade deadline arrived Monday afternoon, acquiring right-hander Casey Mize from the Detroit Tigers, according to multiple reports.,The Tigers sent Mize and infielder Gage Workman to San Diego in exchange for left-h...
Reports: Cardinals ship Lars Nootbaar to Diamondbacks
The St. Louis Cardinals are trading outfielder Lars Nootbaar to the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to multiple reports Monday.,The Athletic reported that right-hander Daniel Eagen and infielder Ruben Santana are two of the three players headed to St. Louis. The identity of the third player was not ...
Twins land reliever Jeff Hoffman in trade with Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays traded right-handed reliever Jeff Hoffman to the Minnesota Twins just before the trade deadline Monday, the teams announced.,Toronto will receive left-hander Dasan Hill, right-hander John Klein and infielder Dameury Pena, along with $250,000 in international signing bonus space...
Reports: Guardians acquire LHP Foster Griffin, 1B Nathaniel Lowe
The Cleveland Guardians finished the trade deadline with a bang, adding breakout left-hander Foster Griffin from the Washington Nationals and first baseman/designated hitter Nathaniel Lowe from the Cincinnati Reds in the final 30 minutes before Monday's deadline, according to multiple reports.,Cleve...
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.,...
Larry Berg, LAFC co-owner, selected as next MLS commissioner
Larry Berg, a co-owner of Los Angeles FC, was chosen as the third commissioner in Major League Soccer history on Monday.,Berg will succeed Don Garber on Jan. 1, 2027. Garber will complete a tenure of more than 27 years as commissioner and transition into the role of chairman in 2027, the league said...
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...
Panthers won't play Bryce Young in Hall of Fame Game
The preseason opener became a day off for Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young.,Panthers coach Dave Canales said Monday he plans to give Kenny Pickett the start in the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday night against the Arizona Cardinals in Canton, Ohio.,Undrafted rookie quarterback Haynes King cou...
Reports: LAFC co-owner Larry Berg selected as next MLS commissioner
Larry Berg, a co-owner of Los Angeles FC, was chosen as the next commissioner of Major League Soccer on Monday, Sportico and Sports Business Journal reported.,Berg will have to sell his stake in LAFC before transitioning into the commissioner role.,The MLS Board of Governors met Monday in New York t...
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...
QB Aaron Rodgers: Steelers want me to play in preseason games vs. Packers, Jets
If Mike McCarthy wants Aaron Rodgers to play in the Pittsburgh Steelers' first two preseason games of the summer, the 42-year-old won't refuse. ,Rodgers told The Athletic over the weekend that he's fine with McCarthy's request to play in the exhibition games which happen to be against his former tea...
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 ...