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Building the perfect trade deadline for the Mets and Phillies
New York and Philadelphia are battling for NL East domination. Here's how each can win next week's trade deadline.
Goldschmidt regrets toss as Yanks' errors persist
Paul Goldschmidt's off-balance throw was the Yankees' ninth error in four games as another loss dropped them 5½ games back in the AL East.
Angels' Neto caps bobblehead night with walk-off
Angels shortstop Zach Neto capped his bobblehead night with a game-saving play on defense and the first walk-off hit of his career in the 10th inning for a 3-2 win over the Mariners.
A's Kurtz becomes first rookie with 4-HR game
Nick Kurtz of the Athletics became the first rookie in MLB history to hit four home runs in a game, doing so in a 15-3 victory over the Astros on Friday night. He also had 6 hits and 19 total bases.
Schwarber reaches 1,000-hit milestone with HR
Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber hit a pair of two-run homers Friday night against the Yankees, including one that gave him 1,000 career hits.
M's Naylor relishes cleanup role behind Raleigh
New Mariners slugger Josh Naylor was looking forward to batting cleanup in his first game with Seattle on Friday night, calling it "a position God puts you in because he knows you can handle it."
Betts out Fri. for personal matter, unsure for Sat.
Mookie Betts will miss Friday night's game against the Boston Red Sox because of a personal matter, and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said his status for Saturday's game is in the air.
Rays SS Kim goes on IL with lower back injury
Rays shortstop Ha-Seong Kim, who injured his lower back during Monday's loss to the White Sox, went on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Tuesday.
A's Leclerc shut down, set for shoulder surgery
The Athletics shut down pitcher José Leclerc and say the reliever will have right shoulder surgery.
Phillies' Nola feels 'good' after live BP session
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola has thrown 56 pitches as he ramps up his comeback from a sprained right ankle and fractured rib.
Red Sox place Mayer on IL with sprained wrist
The Boston Red Sox on Friday placed Marcelo Mayer on the on the 10-day injured list with a right wrist sprain.
Fenway concession workers strike for Sox series
Hundreds of concession workers at Fenway Park are on strike and planning to stay out for all of a homestand between the Red Sox and Dodgers starting Friday night.
Sources: Yankees get 3B in Rockies' McMahon
The Yankees are acquiring Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon in exchange for two minor league pitchers, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Mets trade for reliever in Orioles left-hander Soto
The Mets made a move to bolster their bullpen, acquiring left-handed reliever Gregory Soto from the Orioles in exchange for two minor leaguers.
Braves 3B Riley (ab strain) back from injured list
The Braves have reinstated third baseman Austin Riley from the 10-day injured list. The two-time All-Star had been on the IL since July 12 with a right abdominal strain.
Reactions to MLB trade deadline deals
Track the fantasy fallout from all the key deals as we head towards the MLB trade deadline on Thursday, July 31.
Will Yankees trade Spencer Jones? Why slugging prospect's rise is a deadline dilemma
The biggest drama of this year's trade deadline for the Yankees is playing out 350 miles northwest of the Bronx.
Olney: The 8 teams most desperate to make a deadline deal
From the Yankees to the Dodgers, the sport's biggest giants are among the clubs that need to take action ahead of the July 31 deadline.
MLB trade grades: Mariners land Josh Naylor in first big deadline deal
Trade season has officially begun! Here's our running scorecard for every big move before July 31.
Mariners land slugging 1B Naylor from D-backs
The Mariners bolstered their efforts to return to the playoffs by acquiring slugger Josh Naylor from the Diamondbacks on Thursday night.
