MLB

AP Sports WriterDodgers send starter Stripling to Toronto for 2 prospectsBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers traded right-hander Ross Stripling to the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday for two players to be named.Stripling went 3-1 with a 5.61 ERA in seven starts this season for...

Mets acquire Frazier, Chirinos from Texas, Castro from O'sNEW YORK (AP) The New York Mets acquired infielder Todd Frazier and catcher Robinson Chirinos from the Texas Rangers.The teams announced the trades Monday. Texas receives two players to be named. New York also receives cash in the deal involving...

AP Sports WriterRockies acquire outfielder Kevin Pillar from Red SoxBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) The Colorado Rockies added outfield depth by acquiring Kevin Pillar from Boston in a trade-deadline deal Monday.In exchange, the Red Sox received a player to be named or cash along with international amateur signing bonus...

AP Sports WriterMarlins get outfielder Starling Marte in trade with D-backsBy DAVID BRANDTPHOENIX (AP) Miami acquired outfielder Starling Marte in a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday, giving the Marlins a versatile hitter and defender as they try to make a surprising push for the playoffs.The Diamondbacks...

AP Sports WriterPhillies acquire reliever David Phelps from BrewersBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Phillies acquired right-hander David Phelps from the Milwaukee Brewers before Monday's trade deadline for three players to be named.The 33-year-old Phelps is 2-3 with a 2.77 ERA in 12 games this season. He has...

AP Sports WriterCincinnati adds reliever Archie Bradley in swap with D-backsBy DAVID BRANDTPHOENIX (AP) Cincinnati acquired reliever Archie Bradley from the Arizona Diamondbacks just before the trade deadline on Monday, boosting its bullpen as it tries to stay in the playoff race.The Diamondbacks received outfielders Josh VanMeter and...

Reds add outfielder, pitcher to bolster bench, bullpenThe Cincinnati Reds took steps to bolster their struggling offense and bullpen at Monday's 4 p.m. trade deadline;The Reds acquired left-handed hitting outfielder Brian Goodwin from the Los Angeles Angeles of Anaheim and right-handed pitcher Archie Bradley and cash from the Arizona...

AP Sports WriterMarlins get outfielder Starling Marte in trade with D-backsBy DAVID BRANDTPHOENIX (AP) Miami acquired outfielder Starling Marte in a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday, giving the Marlins a versatile hitter and defender as they try to make a surprising push for the playoffs.The Diamondbacks...

Mets place pitchers Betances, Matz on injured listNEW YORK (AP) The New York Mets have placed struggling pitchers Dellin Betances and Steven Matz on the injured list, one day after they both made appearances against the New York Yankees.Betances landed on the injured list with right lat tightness....

Pitching-desperate Braves acquire LH Milone from OriolesATLANTA (AP) Desperate for starting pitching as they pursue a third straight NL East title, the Atlanta Braves acquired left-hander Tommy Milone from the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday for two players to be named.The division-leading Braves have struggled to put together a...

AP Sports WriterPadres acquire Moreland from Red Sox for 2 prospectsBy PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) The San Diego Padres picked up slugger hitter Mitch Moreland in a trade Sunday with Boston.In exchange, the Red Sox acquired a pair of prospects from San Diego, outfielder Jeisson Rosario and infielder Hudson...

Cubs acquire 1B/OF José Martínez in trade with RaysCINCINNATI (AP) The Chicago Cubs acquired Jose Martinez in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, giving manager David Ross another option at designated hitter.The 32-year-old Martinez is a .294 hitter with 43 homers and 182 RBIs in...