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Lawrence Butler is enjoying success at the MLB level after overcoming an initial learning curve.

The Phillies could muster all of one run in a frustrating 3-1 loss Friday night at home against the Guardians.

Freddie Freeman was scratched from the Dodgers lineup ahead of their loss to the Astros on Friday night so he could return to Los Angeles.

Tyler Fitzgerald continued his torrid stretch at the plate in the Giants' win over the Rockies on Friday at Oracle Park.

Seth Brown stayed hot at the plate in the A's win over the Angels on Friday.

Kyle Harrison pitched 6 2/3 dominant innings and the Giants' bats came alive to secure a much-needed win over the Rockies.

The Mets are now the top Wild Card in the National League after their 8-4 win over the Braves on Friday, but they know it's a long season.

The A's rode a pair of clutch homers to a second consecutive win over the Angels on Friday.

The Mets beat the Braves for their fifth straight win on Friday night at a rockin' Citi Field, but how will they deal with losing their ace Kodai Senga for an undetermined amount of time?

Kodai Senga stumbled off the mound and went down while moving to catch a routine fly ball on Friday night.

The Phillies added another bat in trading for Austin Hays, who has found success when it comes to facing lefthanded pitching.

The Phillies could muster all of one run in a frustrating 3-1 loss Friday night at home against the Guardians.

CHICAGO (AP) — Josh Rojas, Dylan Moore and Victor Robles hit consecutive homers in Seattle’s eight-run first inning and the Mariners beat the Chicago White Sox 10-0 on Friday night to end a three-game slide. George Kirby pitched seven strong innings and Jorge Polanco added a two-run drive in the fourth as Seattle won for just the second time in...

After Gavin Stone's hot start this season, the Dodgers ' de facto No. 2 pitcher needs to shake off a slump that includes a loss to Houston Friday.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Salvador Perez hit a three-run homer that highlighted a six-run fifth inning and Kansas City beat the Chicago Cubs 6-0 Friday night in front of the Royals’ second-largest crowd of the season. Friday night’s attendance of 36,351 at Kauffman Stadium was topped only by the 38,775 on opening day. The Royals, in third place in...

Down on the farm, the Yankees got some good news as Jasson Dominguez returned to action for the first time for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre since straining his oblique in mid-June.

The Yankees blew a three-run lead late in the game, dropping their third straight in a 9-7 loss to the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Friday night.

Mets ace Kodai Senga was rolling against the Braves on Friday night before he left with a calf injury in the sixth inning.

The Mets exploded for seven runs in the third inning and defeated the Atlanta Braves 8-4 on Friday night at Citi Field, thereby overtaking the Braves in the standing for the first Wild Card spot in the National League.

The Giants reportedly are receiving "significant" trade interest in veteran left-handed pitcher Blake Snell.

Giants manager Bob Melvin provided updates on a handful of injured players prior to Friday's game against the Rockies.

Eflin, who has a 4.09 ERA this year and had a 3.50 mark last season, is under contract through 2025.

The Mets are bolstering their bullpen by adding Mariners reliever Ryne Stanek in a Friday evening trade.

First baseman Freddie Freeman, who had started every game this season, returned to Los Angeles to be with family after son spent time in a hospital.

Days after designating Cole Sulser for assignment, the Mets traded the reliever to the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday.

Here's a way-too-early look at what the Red Sox roster could look like in 2025, plus a list of free-agent fits for positions of need.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said the team expects Giancarlo Stanton to be back on Monday when they start their series with the Phillies.

The Phillies could use Hays in a platoon with left-handed hitting Brandon Marsh in left field as they eye the playoffs.

Milwaukee's closer appears on the verge of making his season debut after missing four months with stress fractures in his back.

The Red Sox bolstered their starting rotation by acquiring veteran southpaw James Paxton from the Dodgers on Friday. Here's why it was a smart move for Craig Breslow and Co.

Harrison Bader remained out of the Mets lineup on Friday against the Atlanta Braves due to an ankle injury, but the center fielder was out of a walking boot and was optimistic about returning to the lineup soon.

Garrett Crochet is the type of impact starting pitcher the Dodgers seek at the trade deadline. But several factors could make acquiring him prohibitive.

Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman talk some trade deadline deals, Dylan Cease's no-hitter for the Padres and make their picks for The Good, The Bad & The Uggla.

Here's how to watch the Mets game on SNY online or via the SNY app.

A good showing vs. the Yankees would be very beneficial to the Red Sox' playoff chances as the MLB trade deadline looms.

The Phillies found the right-handed-hitting outfielder they'd been seeking in a surprise trade with the Orioles.

Here are a few assorted bits and pieces that popped up today in my Mets and Yankees trade deadline reporting, all info courtesy of league sources.

In a pair of deals before the MLB trade deadline, the Phillies and Orioles swapped big leaguers, and the Boston Red Sox acquired pitcher James Paxton from the Dodgers.

Former Giants shortstop Nick Ahmed took a subtle dig at his old team after helping lead the Dodgers to victory against San Francisco on Thursday in Los Angeles.

The Red Sox have finally made a move ahead of the July 30 MLB trade deadline.

James Paxton, a 35-year-old left-hander who signed a one-year deal in the offseason, went 8-2 with a 4.43 ERA in 18 starts for the Dodgers this season.

The Mets have placed Dedniel Nunez on the IL and DFA'd Adrian Houser amid a flurry of roster moves.

Matthew Pouliot recommends adding Alex Cobb and a pair of hitters in this week's Waiver Wire.

Chris Kreider was sad to see Barclay Goodrow get waived, but he also knows it's a part of the business.

Get ahead of the MLB trade deadline chaos with these hot fantasy baseball waiver wire adds from analyst Fred Zinkie.

The Phillies still need some help, but may not have to give up as much as they thought to get it.

As recently as the All-Star break, it was fair to wonder whether the Mets should add at the trade deadline. That's not the case anymore.

The Giants reportedly are receiving "significant" trade interest in veteran left-handed pitcher Blake Snell.

Here's a behind-the-scenes look at the final 24 hours of offers, counteroffers, meetings, debates, calls and texts before the deadline passes.

Here are five things to watch and predictions as the Yankees and Boston Red Sox play a three-game series at Fenway Park.

The Yankees are eyeing a Monday return for slugger Giancarlo Stanton, who hasn't played since straining his left hamstring while running the bases on June 22.

Pat Murphy says it's inevitable that Christian Yelich will have surgery at some point on his ailing back, but the Brewers manager remains optimistic the All-Star outfielder can return this season.

The Mariners acquired reliever Yimi García from the Blue Jays in return for outfield prospect Jonatan Clase and minor-league catcher Jacob Sharp, the team announced Friday.

The Red Sox acquired left-hander James Paxton from the Dodgers for minor league infielder Moises Bolivar on Friday, attempting to fortify their rotation as they chase a playoff spot in a wide-open American League landscape.

An MRI on Mike Trout's left knee came back clean, and the Los Angeles Angels outfielder is dealing with scar tissue buildup and inflammation.

First baseman Freddie Freeman was granted leave by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday to be with his ailing 3-year-old son.

Mets ace Kodai Senga, making his long-awaited season debut Friday night, exited in the sixth inning with a left calf strain.

The Baltimore Orioles acquired right-handed starter Zach Eflin from the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday.

A number of baseball's best teams have struggled recently, making the deadline even more important.

The 2024 Paris Olympics are underway. What would it take to see MLB stars participating in the next edition in Los Angeles?

Finishing off the second no-no in Padres history was just the latest in the San Diego ace's historic hot streak.

Earlier this year, Cora's free agency seemed a given. Now a giant payday has him in Boston through 2027.

From Jeter to Judge, Halladay to Harper, here are baseball's best from the past 25 years.

The Orioles have acquired right-hander Zach Eflin and cash considerations from the Rays in exchange for three prospects, per announcements from both clubs. Going to the Rays are outfielder Matthew Etzel, right-hander Jackson Baumeister and utility player Mac Horvath. Right-hander Vinny Nittoli has been designated for assignment by the O’s to get Eflin onto their roster.…

Less than 24 hours after beefing up their lineup with the acquisition of Randy Arozarena, the Mariners have bolstered their bullpen by acquiring right-hander Yimi Garcia from the Blue Jays. Outfielder Jonatan Clase and minor league catcher Jacob Sharp are going from Seattle to Toronto in return. Garcia, 34 next month, is in his third season…

The Red Sox have added some depth to their rotation, acquiring lefty James Paxton from the Dodgers in exchange for minor league infielder Moises Bolivar, the teams announced Friday. Boston transferred right-hander Bryan Mata to the 60-day injured list to open a spot on the 40-man roster. WEEI’s Rob Bradford reported yesterday that the Red…

The Rays signed their first-rounder to a significant bonus on Friday evening. We’ll round up a few other $2MM+ signings from the day. Pre-draft rankings and scouting reports are provided by Keith Law of the Athletic, Baseball America, FanGraphs and ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel. The Astros have a $3.13MM deal with first-round pick Walker Janek, reports Chandler Rome…

Tanner Scott is almost certain to be traded within the next four days. He and Carlos Estévez are the top two rental relievers on the market. The Marlins are willing to listen on anyone on the roster and already traded one key bullpen piece last night. Scott has been a known target for the likes of…

The Rays agreed with first-round pick Theo Gillen on a $4.3729MM bonus, reports Jim Callis of MLB Pipeline (X link). That’s full slot value associated with the 18th overall selection. A 6’3″ infielder from a Texas high school, Gillen ranked as a middle of the first round talent by most pre-draft evaluations. FanGraphs slotted him as…

The Mets designated lefty reliever Josh Walker for assignment, tweets Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. New York needed to open a spot on the 40-man roster after acquiring Ryne Stanek this evening. Walker has been an up-and-down bullpen piece since New York first selected his contract last May. He tossed 10 innings last year and has worked…

The Pirates traded outfielder Gilberto Celestino to the Cubs yesterday (h/t to Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette). Celestino, who was on a minor league deal with Pittsburgh and will therefore not occupy a spot on the Cubs’ 40-man roster, is making his organizational debut at Triple-A Iowa tonight. It’s likely that the Pirates received…

The Mets have been in contact with the Giants regarding Michael Conforto, reports Mike Puma of the New York Post (X link). The Post’s Jon Heyman wrote last night that the Mets were looking into the outfield market and preferred to add a left-handed hitter. There aren’t many obvious options on that front. The Marlins…

8:46pm: Jon Heyman of the New York Post tweets that five teams have shown some amount of interest in Snell. 10:22 am: The Giants have hovered around the National League Wild Card race for most of the year but slipped back recently, which could lead to them deciding to sell prior to Tuesday’s trade deadline.…

The Giants informed reporters that rookie right-hander Keaton Winn is undergoing ulnar nerve transposition surgery next week (X link via Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle). He’ll miss the rest of the season. Winn is already on the 60-day injured list. He landed on the IL with elbow inflammation a month ago. Winn attempted to…

The Athletics reinstated Paul Blackburn from the 60-day injured list to start tonight against the Angels. Oakland had an opening on the 40-man roster. They optioned Hogan Harris to clear space on the active roster. Blackburn takes the ball for the first time since early May. He missed two and a half months with a stress reaction…

The 2024 season clearly hasn't gone the way the Blue Jays hoped. Expected to contend for a Wild Card spot at the very least, the Jays have instead encountered notable injuries (Jordan Romano, Alek Manoah) and seen career-worst performances from several key players (Bo Bichette, Alejandro Kirk, Justin Turner, Kevin Kiermaier). Top prospect Orelvis Martinez…

The Mariners announced they’ve traded reliever Ryne Stanek to the Mets for minor league outfielder Rhylan Thomas. New York has yet to announce the move and will need to clear a spot on the 40-man roster. Stanek, who turns 33 today, has worked in generally high-leverage spots. His performance has been uneven. Stanek owns a…

The Rays announced they’ve acquired reliever Cole Sulser from the Mets for cash and optioned him to Triple-A Durham. Tampa Bay had three openings on the 40-man roster, so no further moves were necessary. New York had designated Sulser for assignment on Monday as the corresponding move for the signing of catcher Logan Porter. The righty…