Nationals shortstop Trea Turner is the latest major leaguer to apologize for offensive tweets  —  Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner apologized Sunday night for some years-old homophobic and racially insensitive tweets, becoming the latest in a series of major leaguers to address offensive language they used on social media.

Get ready for playoff baseball in July  —  Who says you have to wait for the fall for baseball to have a postseason feel?  There are three games Monday between teams currently in playoff position.  —  EDITOR'S PICKS  —  As Machado gets used to his new surroundings, we examine how the superstar is fitting into L.A.'s lineup.

Yankees Acquire Lance Lynn From Twins For Tyler Austin  —  The Twins and Yankees have announced a trade that will send veteran righty Lance Lynn to New York.  First baseman/outfielder Tyler Austin and minor-league right-hander Luis Rijo are headed to Minnesota.  —  Notably, the Twins will also send some cash in the swap.

Osuna sent to Astros by Blue Jays for Giles in closer swap  —  SEATTLE (AP) — Swapping a closer with on-field problems for one with off-field troubles, the World Series champion Houston Astros traded Ken Giles to the Toronto Blue Jays along with a pair of pitching prospects for Roberto Osuna on Monday.

MLB Trade Deadline 2018: Date, Time and Latest Rumors on Top Names  —  Sunday was a relatively quiet day on the MLB trade front, with the most notable move being the Atlanta Braves' acquisition of Baltimore Orioles reliever Brad Brach.  —  However, the non-waiver trade deadline of 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday …

What could happen in the final 24 hours before the deadline?  —  As the trade deadline approaches, it's more about quantity of moves that could be made than the “wow” factor.  Once Manny Machado left Baltimore for Los Angeles, the top closers came off the market and Cole Hamels was traded …

After previous trade deadline drama, Jesse Chavez relieved to be on the Cubs  —  Reliever Jesse Chavez discusses joining the Cubs, July 21, 2018.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Reliever Jesse Chavez returns Tuesday to PNC Park, where his 11-year major-league career began …

Power Rankings: Contenders clash in climb toward No. 1  —  As we count down the hours until the non-waiver trade deadline on Tuesday afternoon, we're finding out just how big a move some teams can make in our Power Rankings.  This week, the Diamondbacks made the biggest jump in the rankings …

Warwick Saupold clears waivers, sent to minors  —  DETROIT — Tigers right-hander Warwick Saupold has cleared waivers and been sent outright to Triple-A Toledo.  —  The Tigers announced the move Monday.  —  Saupold was designated for assignment Saturday.  He is 4-1 with a 4.46 ERA this season.

Sources: Red Sox, Rangers talk Adrian Beltre trade  —  BOSTON — The Red Sox and Rangers have discussed the possibility of bringing Adrian Beltre back to Fenway Park, baseball sources told NBC Sports Boston.  It's unclear if the sides will line up on a trade ahead of Tuesday's non-waiver deadline.

Column: It's time: Michael Kopech and Eloy Jimenez need to take their talents to the South Side  —  Photos of the White Sox outfielder and No. 4-ranked prosepct by Baseball America.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  If only the White Sox had a way to improve an outfield whose three Sunday starters have combined to hit 17 home runs.