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.

Orioles' Adam Jones on nixing trade to Phillies: 'I earned this and it's my decision'  —  Orioles center fielder Adam Jones offered no apologies for interrupting the club's plans to trade him to the Philadelphia Phillies, saying the option he has to veto a trade based on his 10-and-5 service time rights is there for a reason.

Last Slide  —  The diagnosis on Jake Lamb's left-shoulder injury took a turn for the worse Tuesday with word that the Diamondbacks third baseman has fraying in his rotator cuff, according to manager Torey Lovullo.  —  One course of treatment, Lovullo said, is surgery, a route that would bring an end to his season.

Last Slide  —  Jake Diekman knew a trade might be coming but he was surprised to hear he wouldn't have to travel too far to find his new team.  —  He admitted that it was “very weird” being traded from the Texas Rangers to the Diamondbacks in the middle of a two-game, midweek series between the two clubs.

Pirates cap eventful deadline day with 5-4 win over Cubs  —  Gregory Polanco hit his team-leading 19th home run,  —  Francisco Cervelli added his 10th of the season and the  —  Pittsburgh Pirates finished off a frantic trade deadline day with a 5-4 victory over the  —  Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night.