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 …

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 …

Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre records 3,000th hit  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre became the 31st player in Major League Baseball history to record 3,000 hits Sunday when he ripped a bouncing double on a 3- pitch down the third base line in the bottom …

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.

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 …

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.

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 …

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.

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.

Instant Replay: Phillies 7, Braves 6  —  BOX SCORE  —  Playing the only day game in the majors ahead of the trade deadline Monday, the Phillies beat the Braves, 7-6, to complete a four-game sweep.  —  The Phils held a five-run lead at one point but the Braves made things dicey with five runs in the last three innings.

Dodgers find lefty help in trades for Tony Watson, Tony Cingrani  —  The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to acquire left-handed relievers?  Tony Watson from the Pittsburgh Pirates and Tony Cingrani from the Cincinnati Reds, according to multiple reports.  —  The Watson trade was announced …

One player from each team to add in fantasy baseball  —  Major league baseball's trade deadline has arrived, and while players can still be moved under certain circumstances in the month of August, today marks the last time clubs can swap players without any waiver restrictions coming into play.

Diamondbacks targeting relief help as MLB trade deadline nears … Despite recent injuries, the Diamondbacks headed into Monday afternoon's non-waiver trade deadline seemingly focused on adding an arm to their bullpen.  That, however, was subject to change.

Astros to send Lance McCullers to DL with back discomfort  —  The Houston Astros will place pitcher Lance McCullers on the 10-day disabled list with back discomfort.  —  McCullers told reporters Monday that he and the Astros felt it was the “right time” for him to return to the DL.