Winners and losers of an unexpectedly wild MLB trade deadline  —  Just remember, sometimes the biggest deals don't end up being the most important.  See: Nathan Eovaldi and Steve Pearce for the 2018 Red Sox.  Anyway, let's review some of the winners and losers from a 2019 MLB trade deadline that finished with a flurry of activity.

Suspensions Issued After Pirates/Reds Brawl  —  Tuesday's enormous brawl between the Pirates and the Reds has, unsurprisingly, led to multiple suspensions on both teams.  Major League Baseball announced a total of 32 games' worth of suspensions for six players, as well as a six-game suspension …

Braves go big at trade deadline, send message to MLB  —  The Braves sent a clear message to the National League on Wednesday: They believe they can win the pennant.  And their front office acted aggressively to give them their best chance.  —  As the trade deadline passed …

Cashman: Yanks weren't close to deadline deals  —  NEW YORK — Yankees general manager Brian Cashman stood firmly behind his organization's inactivity at Wednesday's trade deadline, saying that despite his best efforts, he had trouble finding fair offers with the potential trade partners he spoke to in recent weeks.

Danny Farquhar embarks on next chapter of his baseball life with White Sox  —  Danny Farquhar attempted a comeback with the Yankees as a pitcher.  Now the White Sox are giving him an opportunity to be a pitching instructor.  —  Danny Farquahar gave a comeback a shot.  —  He's at peace with how it played out.

Mets rally in the ninth against the Chicago White Sox to extend winning streak to six  —  CHICAGO — On Wednesday afternoon, Brodie Van Wagenen instilled added faith in his rotation by making the acquisition of Marcus Stroman his only move of the trade deadline.  But he glaringly avoided replenishing his bullpen.

Indians Option Jake Bauers, Greg Allen To Triple-A  —  The Indians have optioned first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers and outfielder to Greg Allen, the club announced.  The moves create 25-man roster space for Yasiel Puig and Franmil Reyes, the Tribe's two new outfield acquisitions …

Tim Collins Elects Free Agency  —  Veteran lefty Tim Collins elected free agency rather than accepting an outright assignment from the Cubs, according to the Triple-A Pacific Coast League's transactions page.  Chicago designated Collins, 29, for assignment over the weekend.

Nats get ‘new toys,’ add three to taxed bullpen  —  MLB, Washington Nationals, Toronto Blue Jays, Seattle Mariners  —  The Washington Nationals bolstered their bullpen before the trade deadline Wednesday, acquiring veteran right-hander Daniel Hudson from the Toronto Blue Jays and Roenis Elias …

Porcello rocked, sorry for smashing dugout TVs  —  Boston Red Sox starter Rick Porcello took out his frustrations on a couple of TV monitors in the dugout Wednesday night.  —  Porcello allowed six runs on nine hits and one walk, striking out seven in 5⅔ innings before leaving with a 6-2 deficit against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Perez homers twice, Indians power past Astros 10-4  —  Jason Kipnis each hit a three-run shot and the  —  Cleveland Indians capped a power-packed day with a 10-4 win Wednesday night over the  —  Houston Astros, who added another ace before the trade deadline.

Madison Bumgarner Remains With Giants: 'I've Got a Job to Do and I'm Going to Do It'  —  Bumgarner was expected to be traded before the Giants started winning.  —  Madison Bumgarner is staying with the San Francisco Giants after the team decided not to trade him before the deadline on Wednesday.