MLB has deal with MGM Resorts  —  MGM Resorts International became Major League Baseball's official gambling partner in the U.S. and Japan, a deal made as the sport tries to ensure more prevalent legal sports betting does not lead to any scandals of the type sparked by illegal wagers in its past.

Josh Donaldson hopes to spend rest of career with Braves  —  ATLANTA — Josh Donaldson needed the Braves.  —  The Braves needed Josh Donaldson.  —  Call this one a perfect match.  —  The slugging third baseman was officially introduced to Atlanta on Tuesday, joining the team he cheered for as a youngster.

Mariners discussed Robinson Cano trade with Yankees, Mets  —  The Seattle Mariners are actively trying to trade Robinson Cano and reached out to the Yankees and Mets about possible blockbusters that would have sent the star second baseman back to New York, according to a recent report by The Athletic.

Mets coach Jim Riggleman downplays idea he's manager in waiting  —  NEW YORK — A day after he was hired as the New York Mets' bench coach, Jim Riggleman acknowledged that he may be viewed as a manager-in-waiting should Mickey Callaway be fired.  —  “I certainly understand that …

Suburban Chicago native Curtis Granderson voted baseball's Man of the Year for 3rd time by players  —  Free agent outfielder Curtis Granderson, a suburban Chicago native, became the first three-time winner of the Marvin Miller Man of the Year, part of the players' association's Players Choice Awards.

Pirates' Chris Archer has hernia surgery, out at least six weeks  —  Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Chris Archer underwent hernia surgery on Tuesday, putting the beginning of next season in jeopardy.  —  The team said that he had a bilateral hernia repaired.

Lonnie Chisenhall agrees to US$2.75M, 1-year deal with Pirates  —  PITTSBURGH — Outfielder Lonnie Chisenhall has agreed to a US$2.75 million, one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, leaving the Cleveland Indians after eight seasons.  —  The Pirates are in need of help in the outfield …

Less talking by Cubs manager Joe Maddon?  Say it ain't so  —  Photos of Joe Maddon, the 2015 NL Manager of the Year.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  A local radio station once used the slogan “Less talk, more rock” in advertisements, an idea Cubs manager Joe Maddon seems willing to embrace in his walk year.

Here's why other teams still want Sonny Gray  —  After Sonny Gray was dropped from the Yankees' rotation in early August, he was basically placed on double-secret probation — except because he played in New York, it wasn't really a secret.  Gray allowed seven runs in 2 2/3 innings to the Orioles on Aug. 1 …