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Cleveland announces name change to Guardians
Cleveland is changing its name from the Indians to the Guardians after the 2021 season, announcing the new moniker in a tweet Friday.
MLB to test electronic device for catcher signals
Major League Baseball will begin testing a new system that allows catchers to electronically communicate signs to pitchers at one of the lower minor league levels within the next couple of weeks.
Roberts sticking with Jansen as Dodgers' closer
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was steadfast that Kenley Jansen will remain his closer, after Jansen blew his third consecutive save Thursday night.
How to use Nelson Cruz, Barry Bonds and Hank Aaron in the same sentence
Tampa Bay is trusting its 41-year-old trade deadline acquisition to turn around the team's season.
Yanks reliever throws 4 wild pitches as Sox rally
Brooks Kriske became the first major leaguer to throw four wild pitches in a single extra inning.
Rays acquire slugger Cruz in trade with Twins
The Tampa Bay Rays acquired slugger Nelson Cruz from the Minnesota Twins on Thursday in a four-player trade.
Sources: Rays finalizing trade for slugger Cruz
The Tampa Bay Rays are finalizing a deal to acquire slugger Nelson Cruz from the Minnesota Twins, sources tell ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Mercedes says 'I'm back' day after stepping away
One day after announcing he was stepping away from baseball, Yermín Mercedes was back with the Chicago White Sox's Triple-A affiliate Thursday.
2021 MLB trade deadline tracker: Rumors, news, analysis and latest buzz
July 30 is approaching fast. Here's the freshest intel we're hearing, reaction to completed deals and what to know for every team.
MLB Power Rankings: Who is No. 1 with the trade deadline approaching?
The trade deadline presents a conundrum for teams on the playoff bubble. Here's how our experts ranked them after Week 15.
Roberts upset as Los Angeles fans boo Jansen
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts took exception to the home fans booing closer Kenley Jansen, who blew his second consecutive save Wednesday night.
ChiSox's Mercedes 'stepping aside' from baseball
Yermin Mercedes, an April sensation for the Chicago White Sox who was recently demoted to Triple-A, announced Wednesday night that he was "stepping aside" indefinitely from baseball.
Bye-bye, Buffalo: Blue Jays lose, close NY tenure
After opening the season in their spring training home in Dunedin, Florida, the Blue Jays closed out their stint in Buffalo on Wednesday with a loss to the Red Sox, and will finally return to host games in Toronto later this month.
Mets deal McKinney to Dodgers for minor leaguer
The New York Mets traded outfielder Billy McKinney to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday for minor league outfielder Carlos Rincon and cash.
A's in Oakland stadium talks; Vegas still in mix
The Oakland Athletics continue to negotiate a new stadium in the city of Oakland but still consider relocation to Las Vegas a viable option.
Orioles' Akin, Santander land on COVID-19 IL
Baltimore Orioles left-hander Keegan Akin was supposed to get the start Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Instead, he and outfielder Anthony Santander are on the COVID-19 injured list.
'We know what's going on': Inside the unlikely union of TLR and the White Sox
The White Sox roster is one of the youngest, most vibrant -- and best -- in baseball. Their manager is a 76-year-old traditionalist. But this season, they're making the unusual pairing work.
Deadline tracker: Rumors, news, analysis and latest buzz
Here's the freshest intel, reaction to completed deals and what to know for every team as July 30 approaches.
From the All-Star Game to trade talk: How stars are dealing with rumors
Here's how some big names handle being in the dark.
O's-Rays features historic all-women broadcast
In a historic first, a Major League Baseball game featured an all-women broadcast crew when the Orioles and Rays played Tuesday in Florida as part of the MLB Game of the Week on YouTube.