Will Nats actually deal Bryce Harper and other deadline questions  —  It has been the perfect storm for a busy month of trades — there are 11 National League teams in reasonable playoff contention, with the second-best and seventh-best teams separated by just 5½ games …

Rays deal ace Chris Archer and All-Star C Wilson Ramos, get OF Tommy Pham  —  Chris Archer's time with the Rays is finally over.  —  The Tampa Bay Rays aren't likely to make the playoffs, but that didn't stop the team from making plenty of headlines on Tuesday.

Braves bolster starting rotation with trade for Kevin Gausman  —  The Atlanta Braves, who have relied heavily on several of their young starting pitchers this season, have added a veteran to their starting rotation — acquiring right-hander Kevin Gausman from the Baltimore Orioles for four minor-league prospects.

Rangers - Pirates trade announcement delayed due to sleeping pitching prospect  —  One piece of a deal delayed a Tuesday trade deadline announcement, because the prospect was deep in a deep slumber.  —  Early Tuesday morning, the Pirates and Rangers came to terms on a deal sending closer Keone Kela …

Next Slide  —  When Dan McDonnell was asked Tuesday about the Atlanta Braves' acquisition of Adam Duvall, he couldn't resist using the most appropriate pun.  —  “I think the Braves hit a home run,” said McDonnell, who coached the power-hitting outfielder at the University of Louisville in 2009 and 2010.

Diamondbacks Acquire Brad Ziegler  —  1:31pm: The Marlins and Diamondbacks have announced the trade.  Arizona moved Shelby Miller to the 60-day disabled list to open a 40-man roster spot — a move that could end Miller's season.  —  12:20pm: The Diamondbacks have reportedly struck a deal …

Back from DL, Paxton pitches Mariners past Astros  —  James Paxton outdueled Gerrit Cole as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting Houston Astros 2-0 Monday night in the opener of a three-game series between the American League West's top two teams.  —  Nelson Cruz hit a two-run double for Seattle …

Luke Gregerson goes on disabled list for third time in 2018  —  The St. Louis Cardinals have placed right-hander Luke Gregerson on the 10-day disabled list for the third time in 2018, and his season may be over.  —  Gregerson hit the DL this time with a right shoulder impingement.

Brewers hopeful Miley can continue success vs. Dodgers  —  LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers remain confident that Walker Buehler will look more like the rookie pitcher that dominated early in the season when he takes the mound Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Last Slide  —  It's only fitting that, on the night before the trade deadline, the Diamondbacks received an ominous harbinger regarding the club's greatest concern: the bullpen.  —  Once the Diamondbacks' bullpen relinquished their one-run lead in the sixth inning, it was lights out at Chase Field.

Reliever trade all that's left for Sox at deadline  —  BOSTON — It's been standing by, waiting at his back door all this time.  The last question the Red Sox face as the Tuesday's non-waiver deadlines arrives is also the first one: the bullpen.  —  Here's betting Sox president …

Jackson pitches offensive A's to 10-1 win over Blue Jays  —  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Edwin Jackson's wife and children had been traveling the country to make sure they didn't miss this milestone moment.  —  Complete with an extra-large bottle of champagne that wife Erika had ready for the celebration of his 100th victory, too.

Indians Acquire Oscar Mercado From Cardinals  —  In a rare prospects-only swap, the Indians announced Tuesday that they have acquired minor league outfielder Oscar Mercado from the Cardinals in exchange for another pair of minor league outfielders: Conner Capel and Jhon Torres.

White Sox prospect Zack Collins aims to match Frank Thomas' feat  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Since the White Sox drafted Zack Collins in the first round of the 2016 draft, his knack for getting on base has been his signature, and his patient approach has been a refreshing sight for an organization with its share of free swingers.

7 things to know about new Cubs reliever Brandon Kintzler  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The Cubs have a new pitcher, acquiring reliever Brandon Kintzler from the Nationals just before the trade deadline Tuesday afternoon.  —  Here are seven things to know about the right-hander.

MLB trade deadline rumors, rumblings: Andrew McCutchen staying put?  —  Rumors may soon give way to reality for the few household names that remain on baseball's trade market as Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET non-waivers deadline approaches.  —  The latest rumblings as the deadline nears: