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Rockies get LeMahieu back for tight West chase
The Rockies, who trail the Dodgers and Diamondbacks by a game in the NL West, got healthier with the return of DJ LeMahieu, who has been on the DL since July 21.
Angels' Trout injures wrist on slide, out of lineup
Mike Trout injured his wrist while attempting to steal third base on Wednesday and is not in the starting lineup vs. the Rays on Thursday. He is listed as day-to-day.
Follow live: Yankees, Red Sox kick off key four-game series
After the Yankees jumped out to a 4-0 advantage, the Red Sox grabbed the lead with a eight-run fourth inning.
Can the Yankees actually catch the Red Sox?
The Bombers went for it at the deadline, but if they don't beat up on Boston the next four days, the AL East race could soon be over.
Hamels strikes out 9, dazzles in debut with Cubs
A big first inning led to lefty Cole Hamels making his Chicago Cubs debut as a batter before he took the mound in an impressive nine-strikeout victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
In right situation, Beltre could approve trade
Adrian Beltre wasn't traded by the Texas Rangers prior to the non-waiver deadline, but he said he could still approve a deal to a contender if the team were to provide a chance to play regularly and not just serve as a cheerleader.
Archer excited for meaningful games with Pirates
Chris Archer said Wednesday that he's excited to play "winning, meaningful baseball" as a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Archer joined the team Wednesday, a day after being traded by the Tampa Bay Rays.
Giants RHP Cueto to have Tommy John surgery
Giants pitcher Johnny Cueto will have Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. He went 3-2 with a 3.23 ERA in 53 innings for San Francisco this season.
Gray defends demeanor, says tweet 'inside joke'
After Wednesday's loss to the Orioles, in which he smiled while being booed, Yankees pitcher Sonny Gray said a tweet that referenced another Twitter user's race was "an inside joke" with a former teammate.
Mets' Cespedes to have heel surgery Thursday
Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes will have surgery Thursday to remove bone calcification in his right heel, the team announced. He'll later have the same surgery on his left heel and will likely be sidelined eight to 10 months.
Lawyer: Osuna to plead not guilty to assault
A lawyer for former Blue Jays pitcher Roberto Osuna, who is facing an assault charge, said his client will plead not guilty.
Rays cut Hechavarria to make room for Pham
Slick-fielding shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria was designated for assignment by the Tampa Bay Rays to open a roster spot for outfielder Tommy Pham.
Astros' Correa (back) to begin rehab assignment
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa will begin a rehab assignment on Thursday, when he expects to play shortstop for Double-A Corpus Christi after missing more than a month with a back injury.
Mets' Reyes makes history with 2 HRs in loss
Jose Reyes on Wednesday became the first player in major league history to allow multiple home runs as a pitcher and then hit multiple homers in his team's next game.
Offense rebounds in July after historic drop
The major league batting average in July was .255, according to the Elias Sports Bureau, raising the season average from .246 to .248.
Agent: 'Mixed messages' by umps lit Kelley's fuse
The agent for Shawn Kelley said the reliever, who was DFA'd by the Nationals, lost his cool after one umpire told him to pitch faster while another told him to slow down.
Mets' Matz to be evaluated for forearm issue
New York Mets left-hander Steven Matz will be evaluated by doctors after experiencing forearm discomfort.
Fantasy takeaways from the eight biggest deadline deals
The MLB non-waiver trade deadline has come and gone. What does the flurry of player movement mean for your fantasy team?
Olney: What trade deadline? These 12 players could move in August
Baseball's non-waiver deadline has passed, but there are still deals to be made as contenders prepare for the playoffs.
Reliever Kelley DFA'd following mound tantrum
Reliever Shawn Kelley, who threw his glove after being told by umps to slow down and giving up a home run, was designated for assignment by the Nationals.