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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 ...
Reports: Cardinals pitchers Dustin May, JoJo Romero headed to Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers are adding depth to their starting rotation and bullpen with the additions of right-hander Dustin May and left-handed reliever JoJo Romero in an intra-division trade with the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday, ESPN and The Athletic reported.,The return package back to St. Louis has...
White Sox obtain Rockies CF Brenton Doyle for two prospects
The Chicago White Sox boosted their defense on Monday with the acquisition of Colorado Rockies center fielder Brenton Doyle.,The American League Central Division leaders sent Triple-A right-hander Mason Adams and teenage shortstop Carlos Vielma to the Rockies.,Doyle, 28, missed two months this seaso...
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, ...
Report: 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, according to multiple reports.,It was reported earlier Monday that the in-division trade was set to go through, pending medical testing and approval...
Report: Bears S Coby Bryant (knee) to miss 8-10 weeks
Chicago Bears safety Coby Bryant is expected to miss 8-10 weeks after he was carted off the field at training camp on Monday with an knee injury, ESPN reported.,Bryant has a hyperextended knee, a bone bruise and a small fracture, according to the report. If Bryant needs 10 weeks to recover, then he ...
Reports: Padres acquire LHP Robbie Ray from Giants
The San Diego Padres have beefed up their starting rotation by adding former Cy Young Award winner Robbie Ray in a trade with the San Francisco Giants on Monday, according to multiple reports. ,The deal, which is not yet official, would net the Giants right-hander Miguel Mendez and shortstop Joniel...
Rays acquire slugging C/1B Liam Hicks from Marlins
The Tampa Bay Rays acquired catcher/first baseman Liam Hicks from the Miami Marlins on Monday for three minor leaguers, including two former first-round draft picks, multiple outlets reported.,Hicks, 27, is batting .282 with 14 home runs and 62 RBIs in 101 games this season, making 32 starts at catc...
Reports: Dodgers acquire LHP Kris Bubic from Royals
The Los Angeles Dodgers added another starting pitcher with All-Star credentials on Monday by acquiring left-hander Kris Bubic from the Kansas City Royals, ESPN reported. ,The two-time defending World Series champions pried two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal away from the Detroit Tigers ove...
Report: Veteran Rangers RHP Jacob deGrom invokes no-trade clause
Despite reported trade interest, Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom will remain with the team after utilizing the no-trade clause in his contract, according to a report by The Athletic.,The team reportedly approached the two-time Cy Young winner about waiving his no-trade clause for a trade deadline ...
Rangers send INF Josh Smith to Blue Jays for LHP Adam Macko
The Toronto Blue Jays acquired utility infielder Josh Smith in a trade with the Texas Rangers on Monday.,Smith, who has bounced between the major leagues and Triple-A this season, gets a fresh start in Toronto, while Texas is acquiring rookie left-hander Adam Macko, per the reports.,The Blue Jays ar...
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...
Reports: White Sox set to acquire OF Brenton Doyle from Rockies
The Chicago White Sox are set to bolster their lineup and defense with the addition of Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle in a Monday trade, according to multiple media reports.,The deal, which is reportedly agreed to but pending medical review, would see Colorado acquire right-hander Mason Adams and ...
Mariners land OF Taylor Ward from Orioles
The Seattle Mariners acquired outfielder Taylor Ward from the Baltimore Orioles on Monday in exchange for three pitchers.,Right-handers Alex Hoppe, Brock Moore and Harrison Kreiling are headed to the Orioles in the trade deadline deal.,Ward, 32, leads the American League with 87 walks and is batting...