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2021 Olympics - USA Baseball, a team of has-beens and not-yets, aiming for gold

TEst 4 July 31, 2021 - 6:43am
Baseball has been absent from the Olympic Games since 2008, and Team USA, comprised of "24 ballplayers with 24 different stories," is eager to win it all.

MLB trade deadline tracker: Everything that went down

TEst 4 July 31, 2021 - 12:43am
The MLB trade deadline has passed. Here's our reaction to completed deals and what to know for every team.

Padres' Tatis leaves after injuring shoulder again

TEst 4 July 31, 2021 - 12:43am
Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. suffered a partially dislocated left shoulder when he slid into third base in Friday's 9-4 loss to the Rockies.

Hoyer: Major roster shake-up 'right thing' for Cubs

TEst 4 July 30, 2021 - 9:43pm
An 11-game losing streak sealed the Chicago Cubs' fate in the standings not only for 2021, but also for the future of the franchise well beyond this season.

Dodgers see 'aggressive' deadline plan bear fruit

TEst 4 July 30, 2021 - 9:43pm
Dodgers president Andrew Friedman's latest trade move -- plucking Max Scherzer and Trea Turner from Washington for a package of four prospects -- might have made Los Angeles the favorites to repeat as World Series champions.

Mets' deGrom out until Sept. due to inflammation

TEst 4 July 30, 2021 - 6:43pm
The New York Mets announced Friday that Jacob deGrom will be out until September due to additional inflammation in his right forearm.

MLB trade deadline tracker: Everything that went down before 4 p.m. ET

TEst 4 July 30, 2021 - 3:42pm
The MLB trade deadline has passed. Here's our reaction to completed deals and what to know for every team.

Giants ramp up for West race, get Cubs' Bryant

TEst 4 July 30, 2021 - 3:42pm
The San Francisco Giants have acquired star third baseman Kris Bryant from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for two prospects, it was announced.

Mets trade OF prospect to Cubs for star SS Baez

TEst 4 July 30, 2021 - 3:42pm
The Cubs traded Baez and RHP Trevor Williams to the Mets for 19-year-old OF prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong.

White Sox grab Cubs' Kimbrel to bolster bullpen

TEst 4 July 30, 2021 - 3:42pm
The White Sox have acquired All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel from the Cubs in exchange for second baseman Nick Madrigal and right-hander Codi Heuer, sources told ESPN.

Yanks get Heaney from Angels for minor leaguers

TEst 4 July 30, 2021 - 3:42pm
The New York Yankees acquired left-handed pitcher Andrew Heaney and cash considerations from the Los Angeles Angels on Friday in exchange for minor league right-handers Janson Junk and Elvis Peguero.

Cardinals acquire left-handers Happ, Lester

TEst 4 July 30, 2021 - 3:42pm
The St. Louis Cardinals acquired left-handers Jon Lester from the Washington Nationals and J.A. Happ and cash from the Minnesota Twins on Friday, in deals finalized in the last hour before the trade deadline.

Braves bolster outfield, acquire Soler from Royals

TEst 4 July 30, 2021 - 3:42pm
The Atlanta Braves have bolstered their lineup by acquiring slugger Jorge Soler from Kansas City Royals for right-hander Kasey Kalich, the team announced Friday.

Astros keep adding to bullpen with Indians' Maton

TEst 4 July 30, 2021 - 3:42pm
The Indians made another trade just before the deadline Friday, sending reliever Phil Maton to the AL West-leading Houston Astros for outfielder Myles Straw.

Sources: Mets finalizing deal with Cubs for Baez

TEst 4 July 30, 2021 - 12:42pm
The New York Mets are finalizing a trade to acquire shortstop Javier Baez from the Chicago Cubs, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Trade deadline tracker: The latest buzz we're hearing as 4 p.m. ET nears

TEst 4 July 30, 2021 - 12:42pm
Here's the freshest intel we're hearing, reaction to completed deals and what to know for every team.

Sources: White Sox reach deal for Cubs' Kimbrel

TEst 4 July 30, 2021 - 12:42pm
The White Sox have acquired All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel from the Cubs in exchange for second baseman Nick Madrigal and right-hander Codi Heuer, sources told ESPN.

Blue Jays get P Berrios from Twins for prospects

TEst 4 July 30, 2021 - 12:42pm
The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired pitcher Jose Berrios from the Minnesota Twin in exchange for prospects, the team announced on Friday.

Sources: Phils finalizing deal for Gibson, Kennedy

TEst 4 July 30, 2021 - 12:42pm
The Philadelphia Phillies are making their move, ffinalizing a deal to get starting pitcher Kyle Gibson and reliever Ian Kennedy from the Texas Rangers, sources told ESPN on Friday.

Sources: Dodgers get Scherzer, Turner from Nats

TEst 4 July 30, 2021 - 12:42pm
The Dodgers have officially acquired star right-hander Max Scherzer and star shortstop Trea Turner from the Nationals for a massive prospect haul.

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