Exclusive: Angels Take Shohei Ohtani Off Trade Market, Intend to Make Postseason Push  —  Shohei Ohtani is off the trade market.  After fielding various trade offers for Ohtani and holding internal discussions the past two days, the Angels decided late Wednesday afternoon not only to hold Ohtani …

Sell-off begins for Chicago White Sox, who trade pitchers Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo López to Los Angeles Angels  —  Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo López were pivotal additions when the Chicago White Sox began their rebuild in 2016.  —  Late Wednesday, they were the first two players moved …

Cubs erase 5-run deficit to beat White Sox 10-7 and sweep the City Series: 'It was loud, fun, and it's really hot'  —  Reports swirled of possible trade destinations for Chicago White Sox starter Lance Lynn throughout Wednesday afternoon.  —  The right-hander was still with the Sox on Wednesday night …

Carlos Rodón takes step forward as Yankees split Subway Series with Mets  —  Yankees fans weren't thrilled when Carlos Rodón blew a kiss in frustration at hecklers his last time out, but few had any issue with the southpaw shouting a few swears on Wednesday night.

Brewers Acquire Carlos Santana  —  4:00pm: The Brewers have now officially announced the deal.  —  2:06pm: The Brewers and Pirates are in agreement on an intra-division trade that'll send first baseman Carlos Santana from Pittsburgh to Milwaukee, reports Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Twitter link).

Sean Payton pinpoints blame for Broncos' collapse, Russell Wilson's woes: ‘20 dirty hands’  —  ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - Not one minute had passed from the moment Sean Payton welcomed a curious visitor into his office when the new Denver Broncos coach delivered a striking message.  —  “Can I say this to you?”

Pirates' Angel Perdomo suspended 3 games for Manny Machado HBP  —  Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Angel Perdomo was suspended three games my Major League Baseball on Wednesday for “intentionally” throwing at the San Diego Padres' Manny Machado in a game Tuesday.

MLB commish Rob Manfred gets extension through January 2029  —  Major League Baseball's 30 owners voted to extend Rob Manfred as the sport's commissioner Wednesday, keeping him in place through January 2029.  —  The deal puts Manfred in line to guide the owners through another round …

Juan Soto?  Cody Bellinger?  Here are some trade deadline targets for the Yankees  —  NEW YORK - In this “Let's Make a Deal” window around baseball, the Yankees owe it to their fans and their two biggest stars to improve the club toward a playoff push.  —  There is no point in allowing another year …

Yankees' Ron Marinaccio searching for consistency, mechanics: 'It's been a battle'  —  The Yankees have a few problems to deal with as the trade deadline approaches.  Ron Marinaccio isn't anywhere near the top of the list, but he's put himself on there with a poor July.

Pedro Grifol takes the blame for the Chicago White Sox's flop, seeks a change in culture  —  The City Series has had some memorable managerial moments over the years, from Lou Piniella ripping broadcaster Steve Stone in a pregame rant to Ozzie Guillen kicking catcher Geovany Soto's mask.

Kiké Hernández returning to Dodgers in trade with Red Sox  —  LOS ANGELES — Kiké Hernández's first stint with the Dodgers was extremely successful.  He became a fan favorite over the years and ultimately won a World Series in his final season in 2020.