Pete Rose sounds off on MLB, again: 'I'm not real happy when I watch baseball'  —  COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Maybe his words would carry more weight if he was in baseball's Hall of Fame, and not just signing autographs in the back room of a collector's store on Main Street, but still this is Pete Rose, baseball's all-time hit king.

Tyler Chatwood takes walk to Cubs bullpen after Cole Hamels trade  —  CHICAGO — The major league leader in walks is headed to the bullpen as Chicago Cubs righty Tyler Chatwood lost his starting spot Saturday in favor of newly acquired lefty Cole Hamels.  —  “Such a professional,” …

Luis Severino again hit hard, Royals tops Yankees 10-5 to open twinbill  —  All-Star ace Luis Severino got hit hard in another shaky start and the Kansas City Royals, hours after trading cornerstone Mike Moustakas, beat the New York Yankees 10-5 Saturday in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.

Cubs' Mike Montgomery learning when to back off extra work  —  Cubs starter Mike Montgomery discusses his sore back on Saturday, July 28, 2018.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Jose Quintana's wife, Michelle, wasn't the only member of the Cubs' traveling party …

Royals' Jakob Junis addresses ‘crazy’ tweets from Yankees fans after injuring Aaron Judge  —  Kansas City Royals pitcher Jakob Junis received an onslaught of threats and hateful rhetoric over social media shortly after he unintentionally hit Yankees superstar Aaron Judge in the right arm early in the Yankees' 7-2 win on Thursday.

Detroit Tigers in sell mode, Cleveland Indians already buying  —  DETROIT — Manager Ron Gardenhire says he's taking advantage of the fact that Detroit's front office is in Cooperstown, N.Y., this weekend to observe the induction of right-hander Jack Morris and shortstop Alan Trammell into baseball's Hall of Fame.

Brewers acquire third baseman Mike Moustakas from Royals  —  The Brewers found the left-handed power hitter they sought, acquiring third baseman Mike Moustakas on Friday from the Royals to complete a second significant trade in two days as the club makes a push for its first playoff appearance since 2011.

How well did Phillies, Brewers shore up their infields?  —  With the pace of deadline deals already picking up, Keith Law provides his analysis of a stack of recent transactions: the Philadelphia Phillies' acquisition of infielder Asdrubal Cabrera from the New York Mets for Franklyn Kilome …

Gurriel Jr. homers twice in Jays' 10-5 rout of White Sox  —  CHICAGO (AP) — Marcus Stroman might be watching the next emerging star in Toronto.  —  Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit two of Toronto's five home runs, Curtis Granderson led off the game with a homer and the Blue Jays beat the Chicago White Sox 10-5 on Friday night.

Astros rely on depth against Rangers  —  HOUSTON — The Houston Astros have quality depth throughout their 40-man roster, with the opener of their series against the Texas Rangers offering the latest test of their accumulation of talent.  —  With second baseman Jose Altuve (right knee discomfort) …

Cubs' Ian Happ to earn majority of playing time at third while Bryant recovers  —  Photos of the Cubs top pick in the 2015 draft, Ian Happ.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Kris Bryant's talents are virtually impossible to replace, but it appears that Ian Happ will handle a large majority …

Yankees' Gleyber Torres owns up to his base-running blunder  —  Gleyber Torres got carried away.  —  The Yankees' second baseman hit an RBI double in the seventh inning to cut the Royals lead to a run.  But the precocious rookie then tried to keep it going, seeing the outfielder over throw to the plate …

Dodgers activate Yasiel Puig from DL, back in lineup Saturday  —  The Los Angeles Dodgers activated right-fielder Yasiel Puig from the disabled list Saturday.  —  Puig, who missed 15 games with a right oblique strain, in the lineup and batting seventh in Saturday's game against the Braves in Atlanta.