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Kurkjian: July brings revenge homers, dueling grand slams and a Zack (or Zach or Zac) attack
This month's Quirkjians prove deadline deals can come back to bite you -- sometimes much sooner than you'd think.
2021 Olympics - USA Baseball, a team of has-beens and not-yets, aiming for gold
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.