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To buy his relievers extra rest, manager Joe Maddon is giving hitters time on the mound in losing causes -- even All-Star Anthony Rizzo.

The Indians, already facing a shortage of outfielders, put Tyler Naquin on the DL with a right hip strain. Right-hander Adam Plutko was recalled from Triple-A Columbus to take his spot on the roster.

Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig, who missed 15 games with a right oblique strain, is back from the DL and playing Saturday against the Braves. Roberts says the team will use a rotation going forward in the outfield.

Tyler Chatwood, who has been "grinding" with 84 walks in 95 innings, has been sent to the Cubs' bullpen, where manager Joe Maddon hope he can fix his mechanics.

The Twins have recalled third baseman Miguel Sano and left-hander Gabriel Moya from Triple-A Rochester, adjusting after trades that sent away infielder Eduardo Escobar and right-hander Ryan Pressly.

Will the Cubs get the classic Hamels? Who's the odd man out of the rotation? We take a look at those questions and more.

The Brewers continued their push to the postseason by acquiring slugger Mike Moustakas from the Royals in exchange for two minor leaguers.

The Houston Astros have acquired right-handed reliever Ryan Pressly from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for a pair of minor leaguers, the teams announced Friday night.

The Chicago Cubs are banking on the character of the man more than what the numbers say when it comes to their new pitching acquisition, left-hander Cole Hamels.

Aaron Boone says he's confident his outfielders will step up in the anticipated three-week absence of Aaron Judge for a wrist fracture.

Asdrubal Cabrera joins a Phillies team that entered Friday's action 14 games ahead of the team that traded him there -- the Mets.

The Diamondbacks, who trail the Dodgers by 1.5 games in the NL West entering Friday's games, have traded for versatile infielder Eduardo Escobar.

Days before the deadline, Minnesota is looking to sell, sell, sell. So why haven't the Twins found a trade partner yet?

The Mariners acquired right-handed reliever Sam Tuivailala from the Cardinals on Friday to bolster their bullpen.

The Cardinals reportedly will part with reliever Greg Holland, who has a 7.92 ERA this season after signing a one-year deal for $14 million this past offseason.

Whether they make a big splash (Bryce Harper, anyone?), deal for a fill-in or stand pat, the Bombers' 2018 could hinge on how they respond to losing Aaron Judge.

In an all-Cooperstown edition of our weekly roundup, we go deep on what it takes to get in the Hall, which of today's stars have done enough and more.

From the easy calls (Chipper and Vlad) to the controversial choices (Jack Morris and Trevor Hoffman), here's what stands out on the resumes of the six players getting their Cooperstown moment.

Brewers pitcher Josh Hader was booed by Giants fans at AT&T Park on Thursday night -- the All-Star's first road game following the discovery of controversial tweets from his youth.

Big-market teams aren't wasting any time making moves prior to the trade deadline as they position themselves for playoff success.