Jacob deGrom gets the help he needs from NY Mets in victory over Padres  —  NEW YORK - Jacob deGrom's best pitch isn't necessarily a fast ball that hits triple figures on the radar gun.  When his slider is doing what he wants, it's his true out pitch.  —  As the San Diego Padres …

Twins interested in Noah Syndergaard, but Mets' asking price high  —  CHICAGO - The Mets have decided to listen to offers for righthander Noah Syndergaard, and the Twins are willing to put their hat in the ring.  —  The teams have had discussions about Syndergaard, according to multiple sources …

Cubs Acquire Derek Holland, Designate Tim Collins  —  The Cubs announced today that they have acquired lefty Derek Holland from the Giants.  To create roster space, fellow southpaw Tim Collins was designated for assignment.  —  Holland had recently been designated himself by the San Francisco organization.

Troy Tulowitzki Announces Retirement  —  Veteran shortstop Troy Tulowitzki has announced his retirement after 13 Major League seasons.  His full statement, as per a Yankees media release: … Tulowitzki's final season consisted of only five games, as he was sidelined by a calf strain early in his tenure with the Yankees.

Sources: Rays' Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell to undergo surgery on elbow, headed to IL  —  The Tampa Bay Rays' 2019 season has taken another big blow.  —  Rays ace and 2018 Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell will undergo arthroscopic surgery to remove a loose body in his left elbow, The Athletic Tampa Bay has learned.

Tanaka's Ugly Start in Boston Sets Off October Alarms for the Yankees  —  BOSTON — By the time the Yankees finally made it to Fenway Park this season, on Thursday night, the American League East race was all but over.  The Yankees brought the majors' best record, 66-35, into this four-game visit.

Beckham, Seager lead Mariners over Tigers 10-2  —  Tim Beckham hit his second grand slam of the season and  —  Kyle Seager connected for a solo drive, leading the  —  Seattle Mariners to a 10-2 victory over the lowly  —  Detroit Tigers on Thursday night.

Source: Chicago Cubs calling Ian Happ back up from Iowa  —  The Chicago Cubs are giving Ian Happ a second chance.  —  Chicago is expected to call up the infielder/outfielder within the next 36 hours, according to a source with direct knowledge of the situation.  Happ has spent the entire season with the Triple-A Iowa Cubs.

Cardinals aim to cool off hot Houston pitchers  —  Houston Astros' rotation concerns have been assuaged, even against the backdrop of their pursuit of a starting pitcher prior to the upcoming trade deadline.  —  Houston just completed a 5-1 homestand on the back of exceptional starting pitching, with right-handers

2019 MLB Organization Talent Rankings  —  Baseball America presents its updated organization talent rankings just beyond the midway point of 2019, taking the 2019 MLB Draft, our updated Top 100 and new team Top 30s into consideration.  —  “Last rank” refers to the organization's preseason ranking before the 2019 season.