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Athletics' Kurtz to see specialist for thumb injury
Athletics slugger Nick Kurtz will see a hand specialist in Los Angeles on Monday about his injured right thumb and could be headed to the injured list.[read more]
Tigers in 'weird place' after trading ace Skubal
The Tigers said their goodbyes to ace Tarik Skubal and now must turn their focus to an uncertain final two months of the season as they try to make a playoff push without their best player.[read more]
Cubs trade struggling veteran Taillon to Blue Jays
Veteran right-handed starter Jameson Taillon, who has a 5.92 ERA this season, was traded from the Cubs to the Blue Jays for future considerations.[read more]
Tawa's bunt try irks Guardians in perfect game bid
After Arizona's Tim Tawa tried to bunt to break up a Cleveland perfect game bid on Sunday, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said it was a perfectly acceptable decision even though tensions boiled over in the Guardians' 5-0 victory at Progressive Field.[read more]
Rays acquire Peralta from Mets, bolster rotation
The Rays acquired Freddy Peralta in a trade with the Mets in a move that gives Tampa Bay one of the AL's best rotations for the stretch run.[read more]
Yankees land slugger Garcia in trade with Nats
Infielder Luis Garcia Jr., who is hitting .283 with 23 homers and 76 RBIs, has been traded from the Nationals to the Yankees in exchange for four right-handed pitchers.[read more]
Friedman objects to claim Dodgers ruining baseball
The Dodgers' acquisition of Tigers ace Tarik Skubal once again put them at the center of outrage about the sport's economics. Asked if the team is ruining baseball, president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said, "Passionately disagree."[read more]
🎧 30 for 30: 'The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani'
Listen now to how Shohei Ohtani's relationship with his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara unraveled amid a massive sports betting scheme.[read more]
White Sox land Castillo in trade with Mariners
The White Sox are acquiring right-handed pitcher Luis Castillo from the Mariners for Seranthony Dominguez, Nolan Jones and prospect Boston Smith.[read more]
Initial impressions of Skubal blockbuster: Are Dodgers unstoppable?
L.A. sent shock waves through baseball with another ace addition. Here are our first impressions.[read more]