Giants at Mets Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for August 1  —  It's Friday, August 1 and the Giants (54-55) are in Queens to take on the Mets (62-47).  Robbie Ray is slated to take the mound for San Francisco against David Peterson for New York.

Astros reliever Neris intentionally balks to advance runner from second, then shouts at Red Sox  —  BOSTON — Houston Astros reliever Héctor Neris used a balk to advance a runner to third on Saturday, then had an exchange with Red Sox third base coach Kyle Hudson that led to a dustup between the teams.

Byron Buxton looks to calm Twins' clubhouse after deadline moves  —  CLEVELAND — Every time Byron Buxton picked up his phone Thursday afternoon, there was a text message or news ping that one of his Minnesota Twins teammates was being traded.  —  Two days later, Buxton was still trying …

Cardinals Explained: Breaking Down Surprising Trade Deadline  —  The Cardinals had a busy day...  The St. Louis Cardinals didn't fully blow it up ahead of the 2025 Major League Baseball trade deadline, but it did sell off some pieces.  —  With the club's playoff hopes taking a nosedive since …

MLB commissioner Manfred downplays CBA spat with Phillies' Harper  —  CHICAGO — While in town to announce Wrigley Field as the host of the 2027 All-Star Game, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred downplayed his recent confrontation with Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper over the looming labor battle between the league and its players.

A baseball field in a racetrack?  MLB's Speedway Classic makes history  —  BRISTOL, Tenn. — A 110-foot Ferris wheel.  Race cars painted in MLB team colors.  Food trucks.  Live music.  Pitching tunnels and batting cages.  A chance for photos with the Commissioner's Trophy.  And Clydesdales.

Rockies' stunning 17-16 comeback win over Pirates highlights huge night of offense in MLB  —  DENVER — Colorado Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle had a hard time describing what had just taken place after he delivered the crowning blow in perhaps the wildest game of the major league season.

Los Angeles Dodgers Transactions 2025  —  August  —  DATETRANSACTION  —  Activated RF Alex Call.  Activated RHP Brock Stewart.  Placed RHP Kirby Yates on the 15-day IL, retroactive to July 29.  Activated RHP Paul Gervase.  —  July  —  DATETRANSACTION

How Royals are using new trade deadline pieces & who made a strong 1st impression  —  It may take a minute to memorize the correct spelling of new Kansas City Royals outfielder Mike Yastrzemski's last name.  —  It won't take long to notice his impact.  —  On Friday, Yastrzemski hit …

Fantasy Baseball Closer Report: Post-trade deadline fallout and closer rankings  —  In this weekend edition of the Closer Report, we'll run through an updated post-trade deadline closer rankings and break down the fallout of Thursday's flurry of activity across the league.

Edwards, Ramírez help Marlins come from behind to beat Yankees 13-12  —  Xavier Edwards hit a tying two-run single in the ninth, then raced home with the winning run on Agustín Ramírez's chopper in front of the plate as the Marlins rallied to beat the New York Yankees 13-12 …

Phillies slugger Bryce Harper ejected following outburst over called third strike  —  PHILADELPHIA — Phillies slugger Bryce Harper was ejected in the seventh inning of Friday's game against Detroit for arguing a called third strike on a check swing.  —  The Phillies scored three runs …

Padres make waves at trade deadline again, unafraid to deal away one of baseball's top prospects  —  For the second time in four years, A.J. Preller turned the San Diego Padres into the biggest stars of baseball's trade deadline.  —  In 2022, the San Diego general manager snagged slugger Juan Soto …

Yankees release veteran right-hander Marcus Stroman after a busy trade deadline  —  MIAMI — The New York Yankees released veteran right-hander Marcus Stroman on Friday, a day after making a flurry of moves at baseball's trade deadline.  —  Stroman, who is in his 11th season in the majors …