Even with trade deadline deals, Yankees still have one of best farm systems in MLB  —  CLEVELAND — Even though Brian Cashman sacrificed some prospects in trades with the White Sox and A's, the Yankees' farm system remains one of baseball's best.  —  MLB.com ranked the Bombers' system fourth-best …

Mets will call up prospect Dominic Smith ‘in the near future’  —  The Mets are trending toward showcasing their youth movement of the future, much like the Yankees have done earlier this season.  The only difference is the Bombers are making a run to reach the 2017 postseason while the Mets are getting closer to irrelevancy.

Anthony DeSclafani has elbow tendinitis, but healthy UCL  —  On the second pitch of his third rehab outing Thursday night, Cincinnati Reds right-hander Anthony DeSclafani felt something.  On the third pitch, he felt it again, and this time it was a bit worse.  The fourth pitch really got his attention.

Alex Rodriguez: Aaron Judge will have a ‘very solid’ August and September  —  The Yankees $21 million “advisor” and mentor to the Bronx baseball club, Alex Rodriguez, said that Yankee fans shouldn't worry about current Baby Bomber Aaron Judge, who has slumped mightily at the plate since winning the Home Run Derby July 10.

Yankees' woes continue as Jaime Garcia disappoints in loss to Indians  —  CLEVELAND — They've become the Bad News Bombers.  —  Gary Sanchez moved into the MLB lead with his 12th passed ball, Aaron Judge committed a throwing error and the Yankees suffered their fourth straight loss,7-2 …

Royals try to keep wild-card lead over Mariners (Aug 04, 2017)  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals moved into the top of the wild-card standings on Thursday night.  —  The Seattle Mariners are trying to hunt them down for a postseason berth.  —  After the Royals rallied …

In potential playoff preview, Nationals bullpen delivers a 4-2 win over Cubs  —  CHICAGO — Brandon Kintzler was the first to emerge Friday afternoon from Wrigley Field's oddly relocated visitors' bullpen, under the bleachers in right field behind the ivy-covered brick walls.

Indians' Logan likely to miss rest of season  —  CLEVELAND (AP) Indians left-hander Boone Logan will likely miss the rest of the season with a torn back muscle.  —  Logan has decided not to have surgery after consulting with doctors.  He was injured throwing a pitch against San Francisco …

Boston's Rodriguez seeks success vs. White Sox (Aug 04, 2017)  —  BOSTON — Eduardo Rodriguez is still looking for his first win since returning from the disabled list as he pitches for the Boston Red Sox against the Chicago White Sox in the second contest of the four-game series at Fenway Park on Friday night.

Tigers try to stay hot on road vs. Orioles (Aug 04, 2017)  —  BALTIMORE — The Detroit Tigers cooled off the Baltimore Orioles in the opener of their four-game series Thursday night.  —  Now, the Tigers hope they can start to heat up themselves.  —  Ian Kinsler and Justin Upton set the tone …