Chicago Cubs hit 4 home runs — 2 by Dansby Swanson — in a 7-3 victory over the White Sox in the City Series  —  The Chicago White Sox provided an opening in the second inning of Tuesday's City Series.  —  It wasn't long before Dansby Swanson and the Chicago Cubs took advantage.

Pete Alonso, Mets too much to bear as Justin Verlander blanks Yankees  —  After splitting two games at Citi Field in June, the Mets opened the Subway Series' sequel at Yankee Stadium with a 9-3 win on Tuesday.  —  Pete Alonso fueled the Mets offense with his first two home runs since July 6.

MLB trade deadline 2023: What Passan is hearing one week out  —  Baseball's trade deadline is exactly one week away, so we're entering the point when front offices go from information collection to substantive action, although plenty can change before 6 p.m. ET on Aug. 1 — especially this summer.

Here's why the Cincinnati Reds 'don't feel pressure' to make MLB trade deadline deal  —  MILWAUKEE — While the Cincinnati Reds' intentions remain clear, almost nothing else is - for them or rival contenders - as baseball enters the final week before a trade deadline as unpredictable and variable as any in recent memory.

Is there a Yankees-Mets trade that works for both teams?  Our MLB writers weigh in  —  NEW YORK — On those rare times when their needs — and the stars — align, the Yankees and Mets have orchestrated trades.  —  In April 2022, their last deal together, they swapped relievers …

Diamondbacks bullpen coughs up lead in ninth, drops fifth straight  —  Nick Piecoro José M. RomeroArizona Republic  —  Manager Torey Lovullo twice raised the same point on Monday, once before the game, then once more after yet another loss: The Diamondbacks are in a bad stretch …

What I'm hearing before MLB trade deadline on White Sox's Lance Lynn, Padres and more  —  Sign up for The Windup newsletter |  Levi Weaver and Ken Rosenthal deliver expert analysis on the biggest MLB stories every weekday.  Get it sent to your inbox.  —  White Sox right-hander Lance Lynn …

David Robertson unenthused by growing possibility of trade  —  David Robertson, former Yankees closer and current Mets closer, will participate in another Subway Series this week, Tuesday and Wednesday in the Bronx, assigned to the most important innings of any reliever on his team.  —  Probably.

Anthony Rizzo ends slump with help of Taylor Swift  —  Anthony Rizzo turned to Taylor Swift for his new walk-up song — and shook off his slump.  —  The Yankees first baseman on Sunday went 4-for-4 with his first home run since May 20 after changing his walk-up music to Swift's “...Ready For It?”