Dodgers deal Paxton to Red Sox for minor leaguer
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.
D-backs land reliever Puk in trade with Marlins
The Diamondbacks acquired left-handed reliever A.J. Puk from the Marlins for infielder Deyvison De Los Santos and center fielder Andrew Pintar.
Banged-up Braves ink super-utility man Merrifield
Super-utility man Whit Merrifield has signed a major league contract with the Atlanta Braves and will join the team a day after All-Star second baseman Ozzie Albies fractured his wrist.
Sources: Mariners put France on outright waivers
The Mariners placed Ty France on outright waivers Sunday, sources told ESPN, cutting ties with the 30-year-old first baseman amid a teamwide offensive slump that has seen Seattle fritter away a double-digit-game lead in the AL West.
Sources: Rockies' Condon gets record-tying bonus
The Colorado Rockies and slugger Charlie Condon are in agreement on a deal that includes a $9.25 million signing bonus, tying the Major League Baseball record for up-front money to a drafted player.
Passan: On baseball's biggest stage, Paul Skenes showed he belongs
Skenes is already among the best in MLB. This week, he showed he's ready for that spotlight.
Hernández becomes 1st Dodger to win Derby title
Teoscar Hernández outlasted Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. to win the finals 14-13 and make history as the first Los Angeles Dodgers player to win the Home Run Derby.
Sources: Dodgers' May out for '24 after surgery
Dodgers right-hander Dustin May will miss the rest of the 2024 season after having surgery to repair a tear in his esophagus, sources told ESPN.
Why the best player(s) in this MLB draft might not be taken No. 1 overall
There are stars in this draft, but MLB's bonus rules might lead to Cleveland going a different direction.
Inside Travis Bazzana's rise to the top of the MLB draft
Here's how focusing on greatness has taken the Oregon State slugger from Australia to potential No. 1 pick.