Cubs acquire LHP Wilson, C Avila in trade with Tigers  —  CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Cubs have acquired reliever Justin Wilson and catcher Alex Avila in a trade with the Detroit Tigers, bolstering their chance for another long playoff run.  —  The addition of Wilson gives manager Joe Maddon …

Rangers certain Yu Darvish will get dealt at trade deadline  —  CHICAGO — The Texas Rangers said Monday that are confident they will trade ace Yu Darvish by the 4 p.m. non-waiver deadline, and are currently involved in negotiations with four teams.  —  The Rangers are in talks …

Mets trade reliever Addison Reed to Red Sox for 3 prospects  —  The Mets' Addison Reed pitches during the eighth inning against the Marlins at Marlins Park on July 24, 2016.  —  The Mets traded reliever Addison Reed to the Boston Red Sox for three 22-year-old right-handed pitching prospects …

MLB trade rumors: Astros close to getting lefty Francisco Liriano, pending physical  —  Liriano gives the Astros a versatile lefty  —  Francisco Liriano is on the move for the second consecutive deadline.  This time last year, Liriano was headed from the Pittsburgh Pirates to the Toronto Blue Jays.

Yankees, A's closer to making deal for Sonny Gray  —  The New York Yankees' pursuit of Oakland Athletics starter Sonny Gray spilled into the waning hours, as officials for both teams tried to decide if they're ready to make the compromises needed to bring a trade to fruition before Monday's 4 p.m. deadline.

Nationals nab Brandon Kintzler, complete bullpen makeover at MLB trade deadline  —  The Washington Nationals completed a much-needed and impressive bullpen makeover at the very last second.  —  The Minnesota Twins traded their closer ­- right-hander Brandon Kintzler - to the Nationals …

After weeks of dealing, a quiet trade-deadline day for White Sox  —  White Sox general manager Rick Hahn discusses trading left fielder Melky Cabrera to the Royals on Sunday, July 30, 2017.  (Paul Skrbina/Chicago Tribune)  —  White Sox general manager Rick Hahn traded seven veteran players from July 13-30 …

Steve Bartman receives 2016 Chicago Cubs World Series Championship ring  —  CHICAGO — A WGN News exclusive — Steve Bartman has received an official Chicago Cubs 2016 World Series Championship ring as a special gift from the Ricketts family and the Cubs organization.

Just because Adrian Beltre reached 3,000 hits doesn't mean you can touch his head  —  The Orioles' Adam Jones made the mistake of rubbing Texas Rangers Adrian Beltre's head after he hit his 3,000th career hit in the fourth inning on July 30, 2017 at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas.

The Mets are promoting top prospect Amed Rosario and Dominic Smith isn't far behind  —  The Mets will finally promote Rosario  —  The New York Mets had a relatively boring trade deadline — their one move on Monday was trading Addison Reed to the Boston Red Sox for three relief prospects …

Zach Britton Trade Rumors: Deadline Day  —  2:08pm: Offers are still “lacking” from the O's perspective, Heyman tweets.  —  12:33pm: Indeed, an executive with one team even thinks Houston could be close to landing Britton as the team engages in “serious” pursuit of the star lefty, Rosenthal tweets.

Colorado Rockies trade for catcher Jonathan Lucroy in deal with Texas Rangers  —  WASHINGTON — The Colorado Rockies acquired catcher Jonathan Lucroy from the Texas Rangers on Sunday in exchange for a player to be named.  —  The deal was announced in the middle of the Rockies' game Sunday night …

Brewers Acquire Jeremy Jeffress  —  The Brewers have struck a deal to acquire righty Jeremy Jeffress from the Rangers, as ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick first reported (via Twitter).  The move reverses the reliever's move this time last year, when he headed to Texas from Milwaukee along with Jonathan Lucroy.

Padres hold on to Brad Hand at trade deadline  —  San Diego Padres reliever Brad Hand throws against the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning of a game in San Francisco, Sunday, July 23, 2017.  (Jeff Chiu / AP)  —  For at least two more months, the Padres are holding on to Brad Hand.