Graveman to the Astros, per report  —  The Houston Astros have reportedly acquired Kendall Graveman from the Chicago White Sox  —  The Houston Astros have traded for relief pitcher Kendall Graveman from the Chicago White Sox, per Jeff Passan on Twitter.  Passan says that the ChiSox are getting catcher Korey Lee in the deal.

Mets trade reliever David Robertson to Marlins for 2 minor leaguers  —  The disassembly of the 2023 New York Mets, the team with the highest payroll ever in baseball, began late Thursday when they traded closer David Robertson to the Miami Marlins for two rookie league teenagers, the team announced.

He's back: Aaron Judge returns to Yankees lineup for weekend series vs. Orioles  —  BALTIMORE - After nearly two months on the injured list, Aaron Judge has been activated by the Yankees.  —  Just in time for a weekend series at Camden Yards against the AL East-leading Orioles …

Three takeaways from Orioles GM Mike Elias' pre-trade deadline news conference  —  Tuesday's trade deadline is fast approaching, and the Orioles are buyers for the first time in six years.  —  It's uncharted territory for Mike Elias as the Orioles' executive vice president and general manager.

Angels keeping Shohei Ohtani, he celebrates with 1-hitter  —  Shohei Ohtani is staying with the Los Angeles Angels, at least for the rest of the season.  —  The Angels said they have decided not to deal the two-way superstar, a morning after making a significant move that signaled they are in win …

Pirates trade Carlos Santana to Brewers for prospect  —  The Milwaukee Brewers acquired first baseman Carlos Santana from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, attempting to shore up a tepid offense as they try to hold onto first place in the National League Central.

Trade Deadline Insider: Verlander, Arenado, best player available  —  Could Justin Verlander be the name that turns a ho-hum Trade Deadline into a memorable one?  —  According to two Major League executives, there is a belief within the industry that the Mets could very well move the three …

Chicago Cubs, White Sox at center of 2023 MLB trade deadline  —  CHICAGO — Hours before he took the mound against the crosstown Cubs on Wednesday night, Lance Lynn sat in one corner of the Guaranteed Rate Field clubhouse pouring over scouting reports about the hitters he was about to face …

What I'm hearing — The Mariners are a team to watch at the trade deadline  —  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.  —  As the deadline nears, the Mariners remain a team to watch.

Mets Notebook: Starling Marte's return ‘not imminent’ after migraines, Buck Showalter says  —  Starling Marte was eligible to come off the injured list Thursday but the Mets are not ready to activate the right fielder.  Marte is still dealing with migraine headaches and his child is due any day now …

Cubs' Happ hits Cardinals catcher Contreras in head with follow-through, then gets hit by pitch  —  Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ hit St. Louis catcher Willson Contreras in the head with a long follow-through on a swing, then was soon hit himself by a pitch from Cardinals starter Miles Mikolas.