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La Russa: No 'closers controversy' for White Sox
Despite recent additions and a stacked bullpen, White Sox closer Liam Hendriks is unfazed by Chicago's many options now to end games, and he'll simply be "just waiting for the phone to ring."
Triple-A game nixed after medical emergency
Daniel Brito, a third baseman for the Lehigh Valley Ironpigs, suffered a medical emergency during Saturday's game against the Rochester Red Wings.
Brewers' Strickland, Cousins test positive, out
Milwaukee Brewers pitchers Jake Cousins and Hunter Strickland tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday and will be placed in quarantine in the latest cases to affect the NL Central leaders.
Schwarber up to task of learning 1B for Red Sox
Kyle Schwarber, who is recovering from a hamstring injury, said he is ready for the challenge of playing first base for the Boston Red Sox when he returns to action.
Marlins manager Mattingly tests positive for virus
Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday and will be away from the team while it continues its series against the New York Yankees.
Sources: Rays ace Glasnow facing Tommy John
Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Tyler Glasnow is expected to undergo Tommy John surgery next week, sources told ESPN, after attempts to rehabilitate a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow left the 27-year-old still in pain.
New Yankees Gallo, Rizzo excited for playoff push
Newly acquired sluggers Joey Gallo and Anthony Rizzo are ready to make a playoff push with the New York Yankees.
Kurkjian: July brings revenge homers, dueling grand slams and a Zack (or Zach or Zac) attack
This month's Quirkjians prove deadline deals can come back to bite you -- sometimes much sooner than you'd think.
2021 Olympics - USA Baseball, a team of has-beens and not-yets, aiming for gold
Baseball has been absent from the Olympic Games since 2008, and Team USA, comprised of "24 ballplayers with 24 different stories," is eager to win it all.
MLB trade deadline tracker: Everything that went down
The MLB trade deadline has passed. Here's our reaction to completed deals and what to know for every team.
Padres' Tatis leaves after injuring shoulder again
Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. suffered a partially dislocated left shoulder when he slid into third base in Friday's 9-4 loss to the Rockies.
Hoyer: Major roster shake-up 'right thing' for Cubs
An 11-game losing streak sealed the Chicago Cubs' fate in the standings not only for 2021, but also for the future of the franchise well beyond this season.
Dodgers see 'aggressive' deadline plan bear fruit
Dodgers president Andrew Friedman's latest trade move -- plucking Max Scherzer and Trea Turner from Washington for a package of four prospects -- might have made Los Angeles the favorites to repeat as World Series champions.
Mets' deGrom out until Sept. due to inflammation
The New York Mets announced Friday that Jacob deGrom will be out until September due to additional inflammation in his right forearm.
MLB trade deadline tracker: Everything that went down before 4 p.m. ET
The MLB trade deadline has passed. Here's our reaction to completed deals and what to know for every team.
Giants ramp up for West race, get Cubs' Bryant
The San Francisco Giants have acquired star third baseman Kris Bryant from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for two prospects, it was announced.
Mets trade OF prospect to Cubs for star SS Baez
The Cubs traded Baez and RHP Trevor Williams to the Mets for 19-year-old OF prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong.
White Sox grab Cubs' Kimbrel to bolster bullpen
The White Sox have acquired All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel from the Cubs in exchange for second baseman Nick Madrigal and right-hander Codi Heuer, sources told ESPN.
Yanks get Heaney from Angels for minor leaguers
The New York Yankees acquired left-handed pitcher Andrew Heaney and cash considerations from the Los Angeles Angels on Friday in exchange for minor league right-handers Janson Junk and Elvis Peguero.
Cardinals acquire left-handers Happ, Lester
The St. Louis Cardinals acquired left-handers Jon Lester from the Washington Nationals and J.A. Happ and cash from the Minnesota Twins on Friday, in deals finalized in the last hour before the trade deadline.