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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

Cubs protect minor-league pitching depth after July trades  —  Joe Maddon on his big night: “I got to watch ‘Major League’ in its entirety.”  (Teddy Greenstein/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Cubs President Theo Epstein, who won two titles with the Red Sox …

Reds trade LHP Tony Cingrani to Dodgers  —  The Reds traded left-handed reliever Tony Cingrani to the Dodgers at Monday's non-waiver trade deadline, the Enquirer has learned.  —  The Reds received outfielder Scott Van Slyke and minor-league catcher/infielder Hendrik Clementina in return.

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.