The reasons behind the slow trade deadline activity (so far); Brewers getting creative?  ; Yankees' urgent need  —  In 2018, Manny Machado, Brad Hand, Zack Britton and Cole Hamels were traded between July 18 and July 27.  —  It's July 28.  Where are all the deals?

Yankees Place CC Sabathia On IL  —  The Yankees have placed left-hander C.C. Sabathia on the 10-day injured list and recalled utilityman Tyler Wade from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, the team announced.  Sabathia is dealing with right knee inflammation.  —  This continues a brutal week …

Twins Acquire Sergio Romo  —  8:21pm: Both teams have announced the trade.  —  7:48pm: Righty Chris Vallimont is the minor league pitcher going to Minnesota, per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.  They're also getting a player to be named later, Jon Morosi of MLB.com reports.

Jays trade Eric Sogard to Rays: Source  —  Take a walk, Eric Sogard.  —  Just down the hallway at Rogers Centre to the visitors clubhouse, if you wouldn't mind.  —  The Blue Jays on Sunday afternoon traded the versatile Sogard to their opponent, the Tampa Bay Rays.

A's hit 4 HRs in testy 5-4 win over Rangers  —  Ramon Laureano took a slow trot after a home run and later got hit by a pitch, prompting the benches to clear as the  —  Oakland Athletics posted a testy 5-4 win over the  —  Texas Rangers on Saturday night.  —  Matt Chapman hit his 23rd home run,

White Sox activate Eloy Jiménez  —  Eloy Jiménez is back in the lineup for the first time since his  —  disastrous outfield collision with Charlie Tilson earlier this month.  In a corresponding move, infielder  —  José Rondón has been designated for assignment.

Reds Activate Alex Wood, Designate Ryan Lavarnway  —  The Reds have activated left-hander Alex Wood from the injured list and designated catcher Ryan Lavarnway for assignment, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic tweets.  —  As expected, the 28-year-old Wood will finally make his Reds debut against the Rockies on Sunday.

Tatis Jr. homers to lead Padres to 5-1 win over Giants  —  Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a two-run home run one pitch after diving out of the way of a knockdown pitch in the fifth inning and the  —  San Francisco Giants 5-1 Saturday night to snap an eight-game home losing streak.

Kipnis hits slam, Indians rout Royals 9-1  —  Jason Kipnis hit a grand slam in the first inning, and  —  Mike Clevinger struck out seven and remained perfect against Kansas City as the  —  Cleveland Indians routed the Royals 9-1 on Saturday night.  —  Clevinger (5-2) allowed one run …

Braves' Markakis out 6-8 weeks with broken left wrist  —  SHARE URL EMAIL FBMSNGR WHATSAPP SMS  —  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves placed right fielder Nick Markakis and infielder Dansby Swanson on the 10-day injured list before Saturday night's game against the Philadelphia Phillies.