When aces could move, and more big trade deadline storylines  —  One week before the trade deadline, teams around Major League Baseball are starting to get antsy.  For 10 consecutive days in what is supposed to be the most intriguing, transaction-heavy time of the year, teams have not struck a single player-for-player deal.

Calhoun sends Angels to 3-2 win, 1st series sweep of Dodgers  —  Kole Calhoun had a homer and two doubles while driving in two runs in his second straight big game at Dodger Stadium, and the  —  Los Angeles Angels swept the Freeway Series for the first time in franchise history with a 3-2 victory over the

Latest On Jameson Taillon, Gregory Polanco  —  The Pirates' hopes for a competitive 2019 season are looking rockier than ever as key players Jameson Taillon and Gregory Polanco struggle to turn the corner.  Both are facing increasingly worrisome injury situations, as they discussed this morning …

Stroman solid in potential Jays' finale as Toronto shut out by Indians  —  If the Stro Show is about to go off the air in Toronto, consider this a satisfying finale, the game's eventual outcome aside.  —  Pitching in what could very well be his final game in Blue Jays threads …

Joey Gallo likely headed back to IL, could miss a month with possible hamate bone issue  —  SEATTLE - The Rangers are concerned Joey Gallo may have fractured the hamate bone in his right hand, an injury that would require surgery and likely cost him all of August.

Gregorius leads another Yankee hit parade, 10-7 over Twins  —  Didi Gregorius drove in three more runs with two of New York's nine extra-base hits, and the  —  Yankees clobbered Minnesota's pitching once again in a 10-7 victory over the Twins on Wednesday night.  —  Aaron Hicks,  —  Gleyber Torres and

DeJong's 3 homers lead Cardinals over Pirates 14-8  —  Paul DeJong hit a career-high three home runs, including one during a nine-run second inning, and the St. Louis  —  Pittsburgh Pirates 14-8 on Wednesday night.  —  DeJong,  —  Andrew Knizner and  —  Paul Goldschmidt each hit …

Velasquez sharp as Phillies blank Tigers 4-0  —  DETROIT (AP) — Vince Velasquez pitched impressively into the sixth inning and the  —  Detroit Tigers 4-0 Wednesday to finish a quick two-game sweep.  —  The Phillies won the series opener 3-2 in 15 innings in a game that ended shortly after midnight Wednesday morning.

Twins Designate Blake Parker For Assignment  —  The Twins announced that they've designated right-hander Blake Parker for assignment.  His spot on the roster will go to veteran righty Carlos Torres, who signed a minor league contract last month and will have his contract selected from Triple-A Rochester.

Rosenthal's trade deadline notebook: the latest on J.D. Martinez, Kirby Yates, Marcus Stroman, Yasiel Puig, and more  —  It's doubtful the Red Sox will sell when they're 10 games over .500, two games out in the American League wild-card race and talented enough to defend their World Series title.

Kelly's homer lifts Diamondbacks over Orioles 5-2  —  Taylor Clarke pitched six effective innings and the  —  The Orioles won their first game at Chase Field since 2007 Tuesday night, beating the Diamondbacks 7-2 to end a six-game losing streak in the desert.  —  Arizona closed out the series win with Kelly's homer off

Robinson Cano, Better Than Vintage, Hits 3 Homers in Mets' Win  —  The Mets have clung tightly to the hope that Robinson Cano's stardom will return.  He is signed through 2023, so perhaps they have no other choice.  —  “He's always going to be able to hit,” Manager Mickey Callaway said before batting practice Tuesday.