Nick Madrigal, Codi Heuer Traded To Cubs

Updating an earlier report, the Chicago Cubs have acquired second baseman Nick Madrigal and relief pitcher Codi Heuer from the White Sox for relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Madrigal is out for the rest of the year with a torn hamstring, and over 54 games this year, he slashed... Read More

Craig Kimbrel Traded To White Sox

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel has been traded to the Chicago White Sox, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. There is currently no word yet on what the return for the Cubs will be. Kimbrel has been one of the best closers in baseball for some time, and over 39 appearances this year, he... Read More

Blue Jays In Talks To Potentially Acquire Yan Gomes

The Toronto Blue Jays are in discussions with the Washington Nationals to potentially acquire catcher Yan Gomes, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. Gomes was just reinstated from the injured list on Thursday, and over 63 games this year he is slashing .271/.323/.454 with nine homers, 35 RBI and 30 runs scored. The Blue... Read More

Michael Fulmer Gaining Interest Prior To Deadline

The Detroit Tigers have had discussions with several teams about potentially trading relief pitcher Michael Fulmer, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. Fulmer split closing duties earlier this year with Gregory Soto, and over 27 games this season he is 4-4 with a 3.86 ERA, 1.262 WHIP and 25.6 percent strikeout rate over 42... Read More

Raisel Iglesias Being Made Available By Angels

The Los Angeles Angels have made relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias available for a trade, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Iglesias now joins what is a hot trade market for relief pitchers, after going 7-4 with 21 saves, a 3.23 ERA, 0.908 WHIP and 38.6 percent strikeout rate over 47 1/3 innings of work... Read More

Tyler Chatwood Designated For Assignment

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Tyler Chatwood was designated for assignment on Friday to make room for the newly acquired Jose Berrios, according to Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic. Chatwood hasn't had great numbers this year, going 1-2 with a 5.46 ERA, 1.429 WHIP and 25.6 percent strikeout rate over 28 innings of work. Any... Read More

Daniel Norris Traded To Milwaukee Brewers

Updating an earlier reports, Detroit Tigers relief pitcher has been traded to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for starting pitcher Reese Olson, according to Jason Beck of MLB.com. Norris has looked better on the mound over the last month, posting a 3.24 ERA, 0.720 WHIP and 29 percent strikeout rate over 8 1/3 innings of... Read More

White Sox Involved In Discussions For Craig Kimbrel

The Chicago White Sox are in the midst of discussions with the Chicago Cubs to potentially acquire relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel, according to David Kaplan of NBC Sports Chicago. This comes a day after the White Sox acquired relief pitcher Ryan Tepera from their crosstown rivals, as they continue to look for bullpen help. There... Read More

Milwaukee Brewers Are In Talks For Daniel Norris

The Milwaukee Brewers are in talks with the Detroit Tigers to acquire relief pitcher Daniel Norris, according to Jason Beck of MLB.com. Norris has had a rough start to the season, but had looked better on the mound in the month of July, where he posted a 3.24 ERA, 0.720 WHIP and 29 percent strikeout... Read More

Adam Duvall Traded To Braves

Miami Marlins outfielder Adam Duvall was traded to the Atlanta Braves on Friday in exchange for catcher Alex Jackson, the Braves announced on Twitter. Duvall had spent the previous two and a half seasons playing for the Braves before landing with Miami this season, where he is slashing .229/.277/.478 with 22 homers, five steals, 68... Read More

Eddie Rosario Traded To Atlanta Braves

Cleveland Indians outfielder Eddie Rosario has been traded to the Atlanta Braves for third baseman Pablo Sandoval, according to Mandy Bell of MLB.com. Rosario is currently on the injured list with an abdominal strain and is expected to be out for a couple more weeks, but when he returns to action he'll provide a solid... Read More

Phillies Making Strong Push For Kyle Gibson

The Philadelphia Phillies are making a strong push for Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kyle Gibson, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB Network. Gibson has had a rough go of things over his last three starts, but overall this year he has put up very good numbers by going 6-3 with a 2.87 ERA, 1.177 WHIP... Read More

Rays Are Interested In Kris Bryant, Craig Kimbrel

The Tampa Bay Rays are expressing interest in Chicago Cubs outfielder Kris Bryant and relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel, and could trade for one or both of them, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Rosenthal adds that there's no indication a deal is close to being completed, but the Rays now appear to be in... Read More

Pirates Acquire Abrahan Gutierrez From Phillies

The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired catcher Abrahan Gutierrez from the Philadelphia Phillies for relief pitcher Braeden Ogle on Friday, according to Jake Crouse of MLB.com. Gutierrez was one of the prospects Pittsburgh was set to acquire in the Tyler Anderson trade with Philadelphia that fell apart after concerns were brought up over the medical reports of... Read More

Twins Acquire Austin Martin From Blue Jays

Updating a previous report, the Minnesota Twins have acquired shortstop/outfielder Austin Martin and starting pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for starting pitcher Jose Berrios, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB Network. Martin is the No. 2 prospect in the Blue Jays' system according to MLB Pipeline, while Woods-Richardson is... Read More

Jose Berrios Traded To Toronto

Updating an earlier report, Minnesota Twins starting pitcher has been traded to the Toronto Blue Jays, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. There's no word yet of the players Minnesota will receive in this deal. Berrios will provide a much-needed boost to the Blue Jays' rotation, going 7-5 with a 3.48 ERA, 1.044 WHIP... Read More

Jose Berrios Likely To Be Traded, Possibly To Toronto

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios is likely to be traded prior to the deadline on Friday, and the Toronto Blue Jays are a leading contender in acquiring him, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. With the news that Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray will not be traded, and with Max Scherzer landing in... Read More

Rockies Will Not Trade Away Jon Gray

Teams are being told that the Colorado Rockies will not trade away starting pitcher Jon Gray prior to the trade deadline, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Gray had been considered one of the top trade targets heading into the deadline, but reports emerged late this week that the Rockies might opt to keep... Read More

Blue Jays, Rays Main Players For Trevor Story If He's Traded

The Toronto Blue Jays and Tampa Bay Rays are believed to be the two main contenders for Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story if he is traded before the deadline, according to Joel Sherman of MLB Network. Sherman adds the Mets and Giants have expressed interest in Story as well, but there is no certainty that... Read More

Starlin Castro Suspended For 30 Games

Washington Nationals infielder Starlin Castro has been suspended by Major League Baseball for 30 games for violating the league's domestic violence policy, according to Maria Torres of The Athletic. Torres also reports that the Nationals have announced they intend to release Castro upon the completion of his suspension. Castro was placed on administrative leave two... Read More

J.D. Martinez Goes Hitless Again On Thursday

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in a 13-1 loss to the Blue Jays on Thursday. It was the second game in a row that Martinez was held hitless, as he has gone cold at the plate over his last seven games where he is slashing .120/.154/.200 with one... Read More

Yoan Moncada Goes Hitless In Loss Thursday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada continued his struggles at the plate on Thursday, finishing 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in a 5-0 loss to the Royals. Moncada has now gone hitless in three straight games, and is slashing .111/.143/.148 over his last seven games. He's been very streaky this year, but overall has managed... Read More

Cavan Biggio Remains Cold At The Plate Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Cavan Biggio continued his recent struggles at the plate on Thursday night, finishing 1-for-5 with one RBI and a strikeout in a 13-1 win over the Red Sox. It was Biggio's second hit in his last five games, as he was slashing .173/.224/.269 with one home run, one steal, six... Read More

Yankees Looking To Trade Away Luke Voit

After acquiring first baseman Anthony Rizzo from the Cubs earlier in the day Thursday, the New York Yankees are now looking to trade away first baseman Luke Voit, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Voit is currently on the injured list with a bone bruise in his knee, but is believed to be able... Read More

Red Sox, Rays Expressing Interest In Jose Berrios

The Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays have now joined the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers in the sweepstakes for Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. The second-most coveted starting pitcher on the market behind Max Scherzer, Berrios is 7-5 with a 3.48 ERA, 1.044... Read More

Jon Gray Might Not Be Moved Before Deadline

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray might end up not being moved before Friday's trade deadline, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Gray had long been considered one of the more likely starting pitchers to be dealt by the deadline, but now Heyman reports that the Rockies may end up holding onto him, and... Read More

Prosecutors Drop Felony Charges Against Marcell Ozuna

After reviewing bodycam footage of a domestic violence incident involving Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna, local prosecutors have decided to drop the felony aggravated assault, strangulation charge against Ozuna, according to Amy Dash of Fox Sports Radio. Despite the dropped felony charge, Ozuna is still facing two misdemeanor charges of battery, family violence and simple... Read More

Angels Emerge As Late Suitor For Max Scherzer

The Los Angeles Angels have entered the last minute frenzy to try and complete a deal to acquire Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Earlier in the afternoon on Thursday it appeared that Scherzer was on the brink of being traded to San Diego, but there has been... Read More

Max Kranick Struggles In Loss Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Max Kranick struggled on the mound against Milwaukee on Wednesday, allowing six runs on 10 hits and one walk while striking out three over five innings of work. He looked solid through his first five innings, but a three-run sixth inning chased him out of the game. After tossing five perfect... Read More

Rodolfo Castro Homers Twice In Loss Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Rodolfo Castro went 2-for-3 with two home runs, three RBI and two runs scored in a 7-3 loss to the Brewers on Wednesday. Castro carried the team on offense, as he now has homered for each of his first five career hits and is 5-for-21 with seven RBI and six runs scored... Read More