Tarik Skubal took espresso machine from Tigers locker room after trade  —  Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal looked comfortable sitting in the first-base dugout in the stadium he called home for his first seven MLB seasons - minus a few inconveniences that come from playing for the visiting team.

Reds will limit Chase Burns' innings as Brandon Williamson returns  —  After a gutsy 100-pitch primetime effort at Wrigley Field on Sunday, Aug. 30, Chase Burns will be put on an innings limit over the final month of the regular season, Reds manager Terry Francona said.

Royals veteran reliever claimed by New York Yankees ahead of roster expansion  —  Key Takeaways  —  AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom.  — The Yankees claimed Royals reliever John Schreiber off waivers on Monday.  — Schreiber posted a 3.65 ERA across 55 appearances for Kansas City.

Home plate umpire Manny Gonzalez exits Reds-Padres game in 5th inning … The series opener between the Cincinnati Reds and San Diego Padres experienced a 14-minute delay in the fifth inning when home plate umpire Manny Gonzalez needed to be helped off the field.

Padres to call up 20-year-old top prospect Ethan Salas  —  CINCINNATI — The Padres will call up 20-year-old catcher Ethan Salas on Tuesday.  —  The organization's top prospect will join the team here before the second game of their series against the Reds as one of the two players added at the start of September.

Robert Stock's first major-league win in 7 years lifts Mets past Rays  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Robert Stock pitched shutout ball into the sixth inning for his first major league win in seven years, Mark Vientos homered in his return from the injured list and the Mets beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 on Monday night.

Rams owner Stan Kroenke agrees to buy Angels, ending Arte Moreno's troubled tenure  — 4 min Click here to listen to this article  — Rams owner Stan Kroenke is buying the Angels, expanding a portfolio that spans six leagues and two continents.  — Arte Moreno, MLB's first Latino owner …

Are we expecting too much from the Dodgers' lineup?  —  A lineup that features three former league MVPs and as many as seven former All-Stars on any given night has scored the fewest runs in the National League since July 1.  Is this just a slump or a roster showing its age?

Everything Ketel Marte Said About His Unexcused Absence, Path Forward  —  The Diamondbacks' second baseman met with the media on Monday.  —  Ketel Marte sat in the Chase Field interview room, filled to the brim with reporters eager to hear his statement.

Wilson Eliminated From Playoffs in 10-7 Loss to Hickory  —  Mills Hits Second Homer of Series  —  WILSON, N.C. - The Wilson Warbirds could not keep up with the Hickory Cradads in a 10-7 loss which resulted in the team being eliminated from playoff contention on Saturday night at Wilson Ballpark.

New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Angels: Series Preview  —  The Yankees head West for the final time this year  —  After a hard-fought and ultimately successful four-game series with the Red Sox, winning three of four and securing the tiebreaker between the two teams, the Yankees head west to take on the dreadful Angels.

What catchers Hunter Feduccia & Ben Rortvedt provided in August  —  The Dodgers will get Will Smith back on Tuesday, activated off the 60-day injured list after missing almost three months with neck inflammation.  That's nearly half a season without a three-time All-Star …