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Manny Machado hit his first home run for Los Angeles, Rich Hill pitched seven dominant innings and the Dodgers routed the Atlanta Braves 8-2 on Thursday night.

Lefty reliever Jonny Venters, who was a key member of the Braves' bullpen from 2010-12, is returning to Atlanta after the team acquired him from the Rays in exchange for an international roster slot.

While the Yankees expect J.A. Happ to improve their rotation, his success against the AL East-leading Red Sox made him a prime trade target.

Cole Hamels has struggled this season, but his track record and performance away from Texas make him a good, calculated risk for the Cubs.

Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge headed to a nearby hospital for an MRI on Thursday night after getting hit on his right wrist by a pitch in the first inning of a game against the Royals.

The Cubs have acquired left-hander Cole Hamels from the Rangers for several low minor-league prospects, sources told ESPN's Jesse Rogers and Jerry Crasnick, confirming a report by the Dallas Morning News.

Giants first baseman Brandon Belt's move to the disabled list with a hyperextended knee coincides with the return of third baseman Evan Longoria, who has recovered from a fractured left hand.

Orioles center fielder Adam Jones is flattered that his name has come up in trade talks, but the veteran can veto any trade that's not to his liking. He said he'll discuss things with his family before making a decision if asked to approve a deal.

With Manny Machado and Zach Britton already out of town, Baltimore must decide what to do with one of the franchise's most popular players.

The Yankees are picking up another starting pitcher for the stretch run, acquiring left-hander J.A. Happ from the Blue Jays.

Seventy-six years after he saw St. Louis beat the Athletics in Cooperstown, Cardinals fan John Anagnost returned to Doubleday Field to play alongside Hall of Famers. "He reminded us why we love this game," Tim McCarver says.

Stras' brief, disastrous return from the DL -- a blowout, a skirmish with Scherzer and now another injury -- could force the Nats' hand.

Veteran relief pitcher Joakim Soria, who has 16 saves with a 2.56 ERA and 49 strikeouts this season, has been traded from the White Sox to the Brewers.

2017 Gold Glove winning catcher Martin Maldonado is heading to the Astros in an agreed to deal with the Angels according to a source.

Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant is heading to the disabled list with shoulder inflammation for the second time this season.

A Cubs fan wearing a plastic bucket hat received five staples to close a cut, but he was protected from further injury after being hit by a falling metal scoreboard tile at Wrigley Field.

San Diego is seeking a big-name starting pitcher at the trade deadline. Huge. Mistake.

The Nationals have placed right-hander Stephen Strasburg on the 10-day disabled list, retroactive to July 22.

News flash: The 2018 Mets are bad. And things might not get better anytime soon. So what should they do with their most valuable asset?

We examine whether a reasonable Cooperstown case can be made for everyone's favorite ageless wonder.