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Astros deal Odorizzi to Braves for reliever Smith
The Atlanta Braves have acquired veteran right-hander Jake Odorizzi from the Houston Astros for relief pitcher Will Smith.
The 10 players most likely to be traded before Tuesday's MLB trade deadline
It's deadline day! From Juan Soto to Noah Syndergaard and more, here are the stars you can expect to be moved before 6 p.m. ET -- and predictions for where they will go.
Hard to say goodbye: Thank you notes, long hugs and awkward farewells for the traders and the traded
We're in the waning hours of the trade deadline. What's the difference between great and amazing? A thank you tweet decides. How about a trade to the team your playing against that day? These are the fond and awkward farewells.
Soto, 'still waiting,' homers in possible Nats finale
Washington slugger Juan Soto homered off Max Scherzer in what could be his final game with the Nationals on Monday night.
Braves add OF Grossman, close in on P Odorizzi
The Atlanta Braves worked late Monday to close a deal for Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman, a trade they announced, and were closing in on a deal to land Houston Astros right-hander Jake Odorizzi, sources told ESPN, confirming multiple reports.
Royals deal 3B Rivera to D-backs for RHP Weaver
The Royals traded third baseman Emmanuel Rivera to the Arizona Diamondbacks for right-hander Luke Weaver in the second minor move made by Kansas City on Monday to add organizational pitching depth.
Cards finalizing deal for Quintana, sources say
The St. Louis Cardinals are finalizing a deal to acquire left-hander Jose Quintana from the Pittsburgh Pirates, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Monday night.
Red Sox land Pham, McGuire in separate trades
The Red Sox have acquired outfielder Tommy Pham from the Reds and catcher Reese McGuire from the White Sox. Boston sent Jake Diekman to Chicago.
Punch-out: LHP Smith to IL with broken hand
The Diamondbacks put Caleb Smith on the injured list Monday after he broke his non-pitching hand punching something in frustration following his removal from Saturday's game.
Yanks acquire pitchers Montas, Trivino from A's
The Yankees have shored up their rotation for a playoff push, adding righty Frankie Montas and closer Lou Trivino in a deal with Oakland.
Braves lock up Riley with 10-year, $212M deal
The Braves have locked up star 3B Austin Riley with a 10-year contract worth $212 million, the team announced Monday.
Astros acquire Mancini; Vazquez too, sources say
The Astros acquired Trey Mancini from the Orioles and Christian Vazquez from the Red Sox on Monday.
Hader heads west as Pads, Brewers swap closers
The Padres have acquired closer Josh Hader in a trade with the Brewers that sends Taylor Rogers and three other players to Milwaukee.
Padres ink All-Star Musgrove to 5-year extension
The Padres signed All-Star right-hander Joe Musgrove to a five-year contract extension on Monday that is reportedly worth $100 million.
Braves DFA Cano after dealing for INF Adrianza
The Braves designated infielder Robinson Cano for assignment Monday after acquiring infielder Ehire Adrianza in a trade with the Nationals.
Sources: Yanks to acquire rookie reliever Effross
The Yankees are in agreement on a deal to acquire right-handed reliever Scott Effross from the Cubs, sources told ESPN.
Castillo will make Mariners debut against Yankees
The Seattle Mariners, who acquired right-hander Luis Castillo from the Reds on Friday, will give the 29-year-old veteran pitcher a start in their upcoming series against the Yankees in New York.
Angels starter Detmers tosses immaculate inning
Los Angeles Angels starter Reid Detmers became the first pitcher in seven years with a no-hitter and an immaculate inning in the same season, achieving the latter against the Texas Rangers on Sunday.
Trout optimistic about return after visiting doctor
Los Angeles Angels slugger Mike Trout visited a back specialist last week and was optimistic in speaking with reporters Sunday that "hopefully I'm going to play here soon."
Giants put Estrada on IL, trade for Cubs' Machado
The Giants placed Thairo Estrada on the concussion IL while also trading for Cubs minor league SS Dixon Machado.
