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The major league batting average in July was .255, according to the Elias Sports Bureau, raising the season average from .246 to .248.

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.

New York Mets left-hander Steven Matz will be evaluated by doctors after experiencing forearm discomfort.

The MLB non-waiver trade deadline has come and gone. What does the flurry of player movement mean for your fantasy team?

Baseball's non-waiver deadline has passed, but there are still deals to be made as contenders prepare for the playoffs.

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.

Adam Jones chose to stay with the Baltimore Orioles, using his contractual right to block a trade from a team dealing veterans and going into a rebuilding mode.

Adding Manny Machado could be the move that puts the Dodgers over the top, and they aren't the only club whose shot at winning it all changed in July.

The veteran lefty could help turn the Cubs' struggling rotation around in time for Chicago to take control of the NL Central race.

Daniel Murphy hit two home runs to key the highest-scoring game ever for the Nationals, who pounded out 26 hits and won 25-4 Tuesday night in the most lopsided defeat in Mets history.

The Pirates and Dodgers had big days, the Red Sox might have regrets, but how did the Nationals wind up on both sides of the equation?

Cubs right-hander Yu Darvish threw 35 pitches during a bullpen session Tuesday afternoon and came away pain-free "for the first time in two months."

In announcing he wouldn't trade his biggest star, Washington GM Mike Rizzo said he believed in his team. Should you?

Nationals shortstop Trea Turner elaborated on his apology for offensive tweets, saying he is "truly sorry" and wants to take full responsibility. Teammate Sean Doolittle also talked about his reaction when Turner's tweets surfaced.

Newly acquired Yankees pitcher J.A. Happ has been diagnosed with a mild case of hand, foot and mouth disease, general manager Brian Cashman said Tuesday.

The Red Sox have placed left-hander Chris Sale on the 10-day disabled list with left shoulder inflammation. Brian Johnson will fill his rotation spot Thursday against the Yankees.

Two affordable pitchers leaving the AL East in last-minute blockbusters -- the newest Pirate and Brave, respectively -- should pay dividends for years to come.

The Brewers have made another move for an infielder, this time acquiring second baseman Jonathan Schoop from the Orioles at Tuesday's trade deadline.

The Pirates acquired two-time All-Star starting pitcher Chris Archer from the Tampa Bay Rays for three prospects, including outfielder Austin Meadows and Tyler Glasnow, according to multiple reports.

Right-handed starter Kevin Gausman, who's 5-8 with a 4.43 ERA for the Baltimore Orioles this season, has been traded to the Atlanta Braves, according to multiple reports.