11:09 PM ET The first-place Boston Red Sox are finalizing a deal with the Washington Nationals for outfielder Kyle Schwarber, a source familiar with the deal told ESPN. Schwarber, 28, is on the injured list with a right hamstring strain but is expected to be back within a week or so. He had a monster
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11:50 PM ET ESPN News Services The San Diego Padres are finalizing a deal to acquire right-handed reliever Daniel Hudson from the Washington Nationals, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Hudson is currently on the COVID-19 injured list. He’s 4-1 with a 2.20 ERA in 31 appearances this season. He was activated earlier this month from
11:40 PM ET ESPN News Services BOSTON — The Toronto Blue Jays are finally heading home — and they’re doing it on a high note. Toronto crushed the Boston Red Sox 13-1 on Thursday night in what will be their last game as a team without a home. The coronavirus pandemic and health protocols have
8:28 PM ET The Los Angeles Dodgers are making significant progress on a deal that would send them star right-hander Max Scherzer and star shortstop Trea Turner from the Washington Nationals for a prospect-laden return, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Scherzer, 37, is 8-4 with a 2.76 ERA in 19 starts this season. The three-time
6:37 PM ET ESPN News Services The New York Yankees are finalizing a deal to acquire first baseman Anthony Rizzo from the Chicago Cubs, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan. 1 Related Rizzo wasn’t in the lineup for the Cubs’ series finale against the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. The three-time All-Star is batting .248 with 14
5:54 PM ET The Los Angeles Dodgers are finalizing a deal to acquire left-hander Danny Duffy from the Kansas City Royals, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The Royals will be getting players to be named later for Duffy, sources told Passan. Duffy, who is currently on the injured list with a flexor strain, has no-trade
7:22 PM ET Associated Press CLEVELAND — Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona is stepping down for the remainder of this season to address some lingering health issues. The 62-year-old Francona has been wearing a boot on his right foot all season after undergoing toe surgery for a staph infection in February. He’s also dealing with
8:22 PM ET Associated Press NEW YORK — Turns out Hector Santiago was using more than sticky stuff. The Seattle Mariners pitcher was suspended for 80 games Thursday by Major League Baseball following a positive test for external testosterone, exactly one month after he was banned for 10 games when he became the first player
7:10 PM ET Associated Press SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners quickly found a replacement for the back end of their bullpen, acquiring right-hander Diego Castillo from the Tampa Bay Rays for reliever JT Chargois and a minor league infielder on Thursday. Castillo will likely jump into the closer role that was vacated when the Mariners
7:00 AM ET The MLB trade deadline is a day away. And while several big moves have been made already, other deals are likely being hammered out over phone conversations and videoconferences as you read this. Will the additions be enough to turn bubble teams into contenders and contenders into favorites? Is your team good