Why Cincinnati Reds say 'no one's worried' about 6-game skid during important stretch  —  The Cincinnati Reds have one of the youngest teams in the major leagues ‒ a team that got younger with last month's debut of Elly De La Cruz and younger still with Monday's debut of Christian Encarnacion-Strand.

Padres DFA infielder Rougned Odor, demote catcher Austin Nola  —  The struggling San Diego Padres designated infielder Rougned Odor for assignment and demoted catcher Austin Nola to Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.  —  San Diego also activated catcher Luis Campusano (thumb) from the 60-day injured list …

Orioles introduce first-round pick Enrique Bradfield Jr., adding another young talent to ‘healthy’ organization  —  In the wake of his lowest top draft pick as Orioles general manager, Mike Elias quipped that the organization's continual promotions of its top prospects would soon begin to hamper …

Which Chicago White Sox pitchers could be on the move by the trade deadline?  Taking a look at the possibilities.  —  NEW YORK — Pitching is always a priority for contenders at the trade deadline.  —  And the Chicago White Sox could have plenty to offer.

MLB trade deadline 2023: Hypothetical Ohtani blockbusters  —  Two weeks before the Aug. 1 MLB trade deadline, the Los Angeles Angels are hovering around the .500 mark, which leaves one question hanging over the entire sport: Will the Halos trade free-agent-to-be Shohei Ohtani?

Yankees' decision to pitch to Shohei Ohtani proves costly as bullpen spoils Luis Severino's strong start  —  ANAHEIM — The Yankees made a dangerous decision on Monday.  They paid dearly for it.  —  With the team clinging to a 3-1 lead over the Angels, Shohei Ohtani stepped to the plate …

Where's Matt Mervis?  Why the Cubs first-base prospect is still at Triple A, for now  —  CHICAGO — When Jed Hoyer was recently asked if the needs of this current Cubs team had changed over the last few months, he didn't have to think very much about his answer.  —  “I don't think it really has,” Hoyer said.

Diamondbacks games no longer to be carried on Bally Sports; MLB moving them to new outlets  —  Major League Baseball announced Tuesday that it will take over production and distribution of Arizona Diamondbacks games from Bally Sports Arizona, beginning immediately with Tuesday's series opener against the Braves.

Keeping up with Shohei Ohtani  —  SHOHEI OHTANI IS both text and subtext, the brightest light in the firmament and the candle flicker on the wall.  He is right there in front of us, obvious in all his brilliance, yet slightly out of reach, his present as clear as his future is uncertain.

Pirates sign No. 1 pick Paul Skenes to record $9.2M deal  —  Former LSU right-hander Paul Skenes, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 draft, signed a contract that includes a record $9.2 million signing bonus with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday.  —  Regarded as the best power pitching prospect …