MLB trade rumors: Cardinals pursued Gray, reportedly made intriguing offer  —  The Cardinals might have offered Stephen Piscotty and more  —  Prior to Monday's 4 p.m. ET trade non-waiver trade deadline, the Oakland Athletics struck a deal with the New York Yankees that sent starter Sonny Gray …

Chase Headley leads New York Yankees past Detroit Tigers  —  NEW YORK — Chase Headley is a relative novice at first base, and as the non-waiver trade deadline approached, it seemed possible the New York Yankees might acquire someone else to play the position.

Gentry hits game-winner as Orioles beat Royals 2-1  —  BALTIMORE (AP) — Craig Gentry singled home the winning run with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles cooled off the Kansas City Royals with a 2-1 victory Monday night.  —  Manny Machado had two hits and scored a run for the Orioles, who have won three straight.

Washington Nationals' Gio Gonzalez gets choked up about Jose Fernandez … Jose Fernandez's friend Gio Gonzalez allowed just one hit and his family visited Marlins Park for the first time since his death, on what would have been the pitcher's 25th birthday.  —  Gonzalez was dominant …

Boston Red Sox top Cleveland Indians to finish disappointing month  —  BOSTON — Although the Boston Red Sox went 13-14 in July, recent signs may be pointing to better things.  —  “Obviously the record is not something we're certainly pleased with,” manager John Farrell said after the Red Sox closed …

Semien's grand slam helps lift Athletics past Giants, 8-5  —  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Marcus Semien's big swing ended a hectic and roster-changing day for the Athletics and sent the San Francisco Giants tumbling deeper into their season-long abyss.  —  Semien hit a grand slam off George Kontos …