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Most expect this to be a very quiet trade deadline. But if a few teams go bold, things could get very interesting.

L.A.'s veteran ace is enjoying an unexpected increase in velocity that is helping his whole game hit levels it hasn't reached in years.

Angels manager Joe Maddon said "enough is enough" after Giants pitcher Shaun Anderson threw another fastball near Mike Trout's head Thursday night.

The San Diego Padres got a grand slam from Eric Hosmer on Thursday night, giving them the MLB record with slams in four straight games. All four games were against the Texas Rangers.

Two members of the New York Mets organization have tested positive for COVID-19, leading to the postponement of their next two games -- Thursday at Miami and Friday against the Yankees.

The Yankees' James Paxton (forearm/elbow) and Gleyber Torres (hamstring) are both set to undergo MRIs, manager Aaron Boone said Thursday.

Phillies reliever Jose Alvarez was hit by a 105.3 mph line drive off the bat of Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Alvarez was taken off the field on a cart.

Thom Brennaman has been removed from Fox's NFL broadcasting team this season after he used an anti-gay slur on air Wednesday night during a Reds broadcast.

Triston McKenzie is scheduled to make his major league debut Saturday night for the Indians when he takes the mound against the Tigers.

Catcher Joey Bart, the Giants' top prospect, was called up to the majors on Thursday.

After leaving Wednesday's game when he favored with leg while running the bases, Astros third baseman Alex Bregman is being placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain, manager Dusty Baker told reporters.

Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. said he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in February, had surgery in March and has made a full recovery.

The Yankees have placed left-handed reliever Zack Britton on the 10-day injured list because of a strained left hamstring.

Pirates president Travis Williams has tested positive for COVID-19, but there were no additional positive tests within the organization, the team announced.

Middle-infielders are on the menu in Tristan H. Cockcroft's Thursday exploration of the waiver wire in search of three players to add to fantasy baseball rosters.

At the heart of pandemic baseball is this question: What exactly are we watching this year -- and is it any good?

Rays right-hander Yonny Chirinos "complained of just a lack of power on his pitches" during a bullpen session and has been put on the IL with an elbow strain, manager Kevin Cash said.

White Sox outfielder Luis Robert, off to a dynamic start, talks about his rookie season, his Cuban roots and the support of his teammates.

Reds broadcaster Thom Brennaman was suspended effective immediately from doing team broadcasts after he used an anti-gay slur during Cincinnati's game Wednesday night.

Houston third baseman Alex Bregman left in the fourth inning of the Astros' game in Denver on Wednesday. He is day-to-day.