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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...
Atlanta United loan Emmanuel Latte Lath to Union Berlin
Emmanuel Latte Lath is headed to the Bundesliga, as Atlanta United loaned the forward to Union Berlin for the full 2026-27 season on Sunday.,The loan includes an option for Union Berlin to purchase Latte Lath's contract outright. The German club will take on his full salary.,Latte Lath, 27, came to ...
Reports: 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 on Sunday night, multiple outlets reported.,The Braves -- winners of five straight and battling the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers for the best r...
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...
Mavericks sign F Naji Marshall to multi-year contract extension
The Dallas Mavericks announced Sunday that they signed forward Naji Marshall to a multi-year contract extension, keeping one of their most versatile contributors in place following his best NBA season.,Dallas did not disclose financial details, but ESPN reported the fully guaranteed deal is worth $5...
Mariners beat Twins in walk-off fashion after losing 6-0 lead
Colt Emerson lined a run-scoring single through a drawn-in infield with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting Minnesota Twins 7-6 Sunday afternoon after blowing a six-run lead.,Leadoff hitter Cole Young had his first career four-hit game and Cal Rale...
Lottie Woad among 8 players to make Euro Solheim Cup team
Eight of the 12 players for the European Solheim Cup team are now set in stone, with rising star Lottie Woad leading the way.,The 22-year-old Englishwoman was named to her first Solheim Cup team on Sunday when the automatic qualifiers locked in following the AIG Women's Open.,Two players, Charley Hu...