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.

Diamondbacks beat Athletics 7-2 to end six-game losing streak  —  Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a go-ahead two-run single in the fifth inning, Ketel Marte, Alek Thomas and Corbin Carroll hit home runs, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Athletics 7-2 on Saturday night to end a six-game losing streak.

Masyn Winn gets a big hit as the Cardinals rally past the Padres 8-5  —  Masyn Winn hit a tiebreaking two-run double, and the St. Louis Cardinals stopped San Diego's six-game win streak with an 8-5 victory over the Padres on Saturday night.  St. Louis had lost four in a row.

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 …

White Sox INF Miguel Vargas sidelined by a left oblique strain  —  White Sox infielder Miguel Vargas was scratched from Saturday night's game at the Los Angeles Angels because of a left oblique strain.  Vargas was replaced at first base by Lenyn Sosa.  The White Sox said Vargas is being further evaluated.

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 …

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.

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 …