M's get Ferguson from Pirates to bolster bullpen
The Mariners, in search of bullpen help, finalized a deal to acquire lefty reliever Caleb Ferguson from the Pirates in exchange for minor leaguer Jeter Martinez.
The Mariners, in search of bullpen help, finalized a deal to acquire lefty reliever Caleb Ferguson from the Pirates in exchange for minor leaguer Jeter Martinez.
With injuries taking a toll on their starting rotation, the Royals tied a big league record by using nine total pitchers in a 10-inning shutout victory over the Braves.
The Braves said Wednesday that star Ronald Acuna Jr. has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 lower right calf strain. He was placed on the 10-day IL earlier Wednesday.
Carlos Correa said discussions about a trade from Minnesota back to Houston before Thursday's deadline aren't "serious," but he didn't rule out the possibility of returning to the city where he won a World Series.
Hours after his identical twin brother, Taylor, was traded from the Reds to the Pirates, Tyler Rogers was traded from the Giants to the Mets for three players.
The Mets are finalizing a deal to acquire Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. Helsley has 21 saves this season.
The Phillies have agreed to a deal to acquire star closer Jhoan Duran from the Twins, sources told ESPN on Wednesday. Philly is sending right-hander Mick Abel and catcher Eduardo Tait, both prospects, to Minnesota in return.
Brace Hemmelgarn via Getty ImagesOne of MLB's top relievers is on the move at the trade deadline. The Minnesota Twins have dealt closer Jhoan Duran to the Philadelphia Phillies, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Wednesday was moving day for the Rogers twins, as both Taylor and Tyler were dealt ahead of the MLB trade deadline.
The Reds have acquired third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes from the Pirates in exchange for reliever Taylor Rogers and prospect Sammy Stafura.
The Mets part with two former top prospects and reliever José Buttó for Rogers, who'll be a free agent this offseason.
The Los Angeles Angels acquired veteran relievers Luis Garcia and Andrew Chafin from the Washington Nationals for two minor leaguers as they make a push to end their decade-long postseason drought.
Despite fouling a ball off his shin Tuesday against the Brewers, Cubs outfielder Ian Happ said Wednesday it was "nothing serious" and an IL stint wouldn't be needed.
Mets slugger Juan Soto wasn't in New York's lineup on Wednesday for a series finale against the San Diego Padres after fouling a ball off the top of his left foot a night earlier.
The move immediately makes the Reds deeper, and offers upside. For the Pirates, it's a hope for hitting down the road.
Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-CastApple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube. Tensions were high in Philadelphia last week when Rob Manfred conducted his annual meeting with the Phillies. These meetings are something he does with each team every year.
The Cincinnati Reds are reportedly acquiring third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes from the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.
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The Angels send pitcher Jake Eder and minor-league first baseman Sam Brown back to Washington in the deal.
The Twins are enamored with Correa but the team’s financial picture has changed drastically.
Three people attempted to break into the Hollywood Hills home of Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto early Wednesday morning, according to NBC4 Los Angeles.
Said Scherzer: “I'm just glad to hear guys are willing to stick up and stand up for each other.".
The Yankees have acquired outfielder Austin Slater from the White Sox, as New York continues to bolster a roster currently without superstar outfielder Aaron Judge.
During his early days in Cleveland, Francisco Lindor was surrounded by leaders. Michael Brantley, Andrew Miller, Rajai Davis and Michael Bourn are just a few of the names the New York Mets' shortstop looked up to as he got his feet wet in the majors.
Even after acquiring right-handed infielder Amed Rosario, the Yankees were still searching for a RHH outfielder to bolster their depth.
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The benches cleared in the eighth inning of the Angels' 8-5 win over the Rangers, and even though no punches were thrown, emotions ran high after the game.
Trout was one of four Angels hit by a pitch Tuesday. Manager Ray Montgomery yelled at Bruce Bochy about throwing pitches over the plate.
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Dylan Cease, Steven Kwan or Eugenio Suarez on the move? Here's what could rock the deadline with less than 48 hours left to trade.
Juan Soto's contract "would have blown my father's mind," said Shelly Flood, whose dad paved the way to free agency at great sacrifice.
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Bob Dernier on Sandberg's greatness: “He was so consistent. That was his real trademark. Just ungodly consistent.”.
Building a matrix to determine which teams always trade with one another, and which ones wouldn't dream of it.
Luis Gil is expected to make his season debut for the New York Yankees on Sunday at Miami after missing four months with a lat strain.
Shawon Dunston and Andre Dawson were devastated after realizing Sandberg was saying goodbye to them. They are devastated still.
New York Mets slugger Juan Soto was removed from a game at San Diego a half-inning after fouling a ball off his left foot in the fourth inning.
The Brewers' Jackson Chourio suffered a right hamstring spasm while running out a fifth-inning triple Tuesday night against the Cubs.
Ronald Acuna Jr. exited Atlanta's loss at Kansas City on Tuesday night because of tightness in his right Achilles after chasing down a ball in right field.
Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani had another first in his MLB career when he struck out in his first four plate appearances Tuesday night.
New York Mets star Juan Soto left a 7-1 loss to the San Diego Padres early Tuesday night after he hit a foul ball directly into his foot. In the fourth inning of the loss at Petco Park, Soto hit a foul ball that bounced straight into his foot, which sent him hopping away from the plate in pain.
ASSOCIATED PRESSNew York Mets star Juan Soto left their matchup with the San Diego Padres early on Tuesday night after he hit a foul ball directly into his foot.
Soto completed his at-bat but did not come out to play defense and was replaced by Tyrone Taylor.
Atlanta Braves All-Star Ronald Acuña Jr. was placed on the injured list Wednesday due to Achilles inflammation in his right leg, a day after leaving a game early against the Kansas City Royals. The Braves announced his diagnosis shortly after his exit Tuesday.
Atlanta Braves All-Star Ronald Acuña Jr. left Tuesday's game against the Kansas City Royals due to Achilles tightness and will be placed on the injured list. The Braves announced his diagnosis shortly after his exit in the middle of the sixth inning.
Teams, players and odd circumstances have led to a methodical pace during trade deadline season; history says it's the calm before the storm.
The Blue Jays have acquired reliever Seranthony Dominguez from the Orioles for pitching prospect Juaron Watts-Brown.
The Athletics placed All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a fractured left forearm.
The Minnesota Twins placed All-Star outfielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list Tuesday as he continues to deal with left rib cage inflammation.
A CT scan and MRI exam revealed no fractures on the right index finger for Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suárez, MLB reported on Tuesday.
The Kansas City Royals designated veteran left-hander Rich Hill for assignment on Tuesday after he made just two starts for the club.
The Mets optioned struggling relief pitcher Huascar Brazoban to Triple-A Syracuse and recalled right-hander Chris Devenski.
The Cubs have unveiled a ceremonial patch on their uniform in memory of Ryne Sandberg one day after the Hall of Famer's death.
Multiple Twins sources confirmed that Duran had not been traded, as many fans suspected: "He hugged Frank — like he always does.".
One of the wonderful things about the MLB trade deadline is that trades can be executed at nearly any time, between any teams, even if they are currently playing a series against each other. Reliever Seranthony Domínguez emblematized that Tuesday.
The Athletics will be without star rookie Jacob Wilson due to a fractured forearm. The A’s placed their shortstop on the 10-day injured list Tuesday due to a broken arm, which he sustained earlier this month after he was hit by a pitch. The IL move was made retroactive to Saturday.
The Minnesota Twins placed All-Star outfielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list Tuesday due to rib inflammation that has sidelined him since Saturday.
Brace Hemmelgarn via Getty Images. The Minnesota Twins placed All-Star outfielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with rib inflammation that's sidelined him since Saturday.
The Baltimore Orioles score graphic spelled out 416, a Toronto area code.
Wilson was hit in the left arm with a pitch on July 8 and had only four hits in 38 at-bats since then.
The Orioles weren't going to miss Domínguez, who is a free agent after the season, so acquiring a real prospect for him is a win.
The Chicago Cubs will be honoring former star and Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg throughout the rest of the season. The Cubs will debut a special patch on their jerseys Tuesday, one day after Sandberg died following a battle with cancer. The blue patch on the left shoulder features Sandberg’s No.
Dodgers infielder Hyeseong Kim was placed on the 10-day injured list with shoulder bursitis, while prospect Alex Freeland was called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Domínguez switches dugouts in between the Jays-O's doubleheader, boosts a bullpen that has been hit hard lately.
Cease, who is eligible for free agency at the end of the season, would be a rental for the current AL West leaders.
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The Giants are one of four clubs whose approach over the next two days is still up in the air.
We'll be updating this file from now through the end of the trade deadline to keep you up on the latest deals.
On Ichiro Suzuki's induction weekend, a new exhibit in Cooperstown shares his place in the international baseball landscape.
Tampa Bay traded for Miami catcher Nick Fortes on Tuesday, a day after the Rays sent veteran catcher Danny Jansen to Milwaukee in another deal.
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We asked our MLB experts for the one fun, outside-the-box deal they'd make to get trade season moving along.
Just when it looked like Texas might be tempted to break up a roster that won a title in 2023, the Rangers turned things around.
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Brewers rookie sensation Jacob Misiorowski had a forgettable first inning against the Cubs on Monday night but settled down and retired 10 consecutive batters while throwing 40 pitches over the next three innings as Milwaukee rallied for an 8-4 win.
Padres right-hander Dylan Cease was hit in the back of the head by a one-hopper by the Mets' Francisco Lindor on Monday night and remained in the game.
Houston ace Framber Valdez expressed frustration over defensive positioning during the Astros' loss to the Washington Nationals.
D-backs All-Star Eugenio Suárez hopes he avoided a major injury when he was hit on the right index finger by a pitch on Monday.
A 96 mph pitch from the Orioles' Kade Strowd struck George Springer in the head in the ninth inning of Monday night's game.
Beloved on and off the field, Sandberg leaves a lasting legacy in Chicago and throughout the baseball universe.
Both a skilled fielder and a fearsome power hitter, he entered the national sports spotlight with two memorable home runs in a nationally televised 1984 game.
Steven Kwan is one Guardians player whose trade availability could be impacted by Emmanuel Clase's non-disciplinary leave.
Sandberg, who made 10 straight All-Star Games, never went out of style in Chicago, where he thrilled fans and reminded them of glory days.
MILWAUKEE — The baseball world mourned Monday, when Cubs Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg died at the age of 65 after a battle with cancer, the team announced.
After taking a pitch to the hand Monday night, everyone wants to know if his finger is OK.
Ryne Sandberg, a Hall of Fame second baseman who spent nearly all of his playing career with the Cubs, died Monday after a recurrence of cancer.
Royals catcher Salvador Perez was hit by a pitch and taken out of Monday night's against the Atlanta Braves with a bruised left elbow.
Nicaragua on Monday named Dusty Baker, a World Series champion, three-time manager of the year and the eighth-winningest manager in major league history, to manage the team in next year's World Baseball Classic.
Houston shortstop Jeremy Peña will begin a rehabilitation assignment at Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday night.
Suárez, the Diamondbacks’ 34-year-old third baseman, is perhaps the most coveted bat ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline.
Sandberg's consistency and production resonated in Chicago, where he made 10 consecutive All-Star teams.
Longtime Chicago Cubs star and Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg died Monday, the team announced. He was 65. Sandberg died due to complications with cancer, with which he was diagnosed twice in 2024. He revealed in January 2024 that he had been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer.
. Longtime Chicago Cubs star and Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg died Monday, the team announced. He was 65. Sandberg died due to complications with cancer, with which he was diagnosed twice in 2024. He revealed in January 2024 that he had been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer.
Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star third baseman Eugenio Suárez left Monday's game against the Detroit Tigers after being hit on the hand by a pitch, but he appeared to escape serious injury. After the game, Suárez told reporters that X-rays on his left index finger were negative.
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suárez, the top target ahead of the MLB trade deadline, may have just gone down. Suárez, who is considered the top player on the trade market, exited Monday's game against the Detroit Tigers after being hit in the hand by a pitch.
The Tigers acquired pitcher Chris Paddack on Monday in a multiplayer trade with the Twins.