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Ortiz glad to be home after surviving shooting
Former Red Sox slugger David Ortiz said he is glad to be home with family after a botched assassination attempt in his native Dominican Republic.
Nats head into deadline, key series with big questions to resolve
Can Stephen Strasburg keep it up? Will Max Scherzer's back hold up? Can anyone fix the Washington bullpen? The answers will set the course for the Nationals' season.
Power Rankings: Red Sox, Cardinals, Indians surging at the deadline
As teams consider shaking up their rosters with big deals, some contenders have already shored up their spots in the standings.
Hey, bubble teams: How much is a wild-card spot worth?
Borderline buyers at the trade deadline must decide whether winning a wild-card spot is worth selling the farm. We look at the previous five years to see how it shook out.
Dodgers deal for Mariners utility player Negron
The Dodgers traded minor league infield prospect Daniel Castro to the Mariners for utility man Kristopher Negron.
What's next after the Mets shook up the trade deadline?
Marcus Stroman to New York wasn't a shock. But to the Mets, not the Yankees? Didn't see that coming. And that could be just the beginning of the craziness.
Mets acquire Stroman from Jays for prospects
Right-hander Marcus Stroman had a career-best 2.96 ERA this season with Toronto, which gets a pair of pitching prospects in the trade with New York.
Scherzer doubtful to make next start vs. Braves
Max Scherzer was not able to throw a bullpen session Sunday and will probably miss his next scheduled start for the Nationals against the first-place Braves on Tuesday.
Source: Mets acquire RHP Stroman from Jays
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Marcus Stroman has a career-best 2.96 ERA this season.
Upset pitcher Bauer throws ball over CF fence
Trevor Bauer threw a baseball over the center-field fence at Kauffman Stadium after surrendering the Indians' lead to the Royals on Sunday.
Fantasy takeaways from baseball's trade deadline deals
MLB's one and only trade deadline is on July 31. What does the flurry of player movement as that date approaches mean for your fantasy team?
Sources: Rays acquire Sogard from Blue Jays
Infielder Eric Sogard was traded from the Blue Jays to the Rays, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
White Sox see Jimenez's future as OF, not DH
The Chicago White Sox have activated rookie outfielder Eloy Jimenez from the 10-day injured list and designated infielder Jose Rondon for assignment.
Yanks' Sabathia goes on IL with inflamed knee
The Yankees have placed left-hander CC Sabathia on the 10-day IL with inflammation in his right knee.
Volquez to retire but wants to pitch again in '19
Edinson Volquez said Saturday that he plans to retire after this season but hopes to make it back to pitch for the Rangers before the season ends.
Diamondbacks remove Holland from closer role
Struggling Diamondbacks closer Greg Holland has been removed from the role temporarily to give him a break, manager Torey Lovullo told reporters.
Cubs at loss after pen squanders road leads again
Saturday's defeat left the Cubs 19-31 on the road, including 5-11 in one-run games away from Wrigley Field.
Twins boost bullpen, acquire Romo from Marlins
The Twins on Saturday night traded for Marlins closer Sergio Romo, whose playoff experience will deepen a Minnesota bullpen in need of help.
Yanks' pitching coach: 'My responsibility' for woes
"It's my responsibility to get it right," pitching coach Larry Rothschild said after the Yankees' 9-5 loss to the Red Sox on Saturday. Since June 29, New York's rotation has posted a 7.09 ERA, the second-worst ERA in the majors across that span.
Correa takes spike to elbow in 'unnecessary slide'
Carlos Correa hit his first career grand slam and the Houston Astros withstood yet another home run by Paul Goldschmidt, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 8-2 on Saturday night.
