Mets trade 3-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer to Rangers  —  The Mets' tear-down is underway, with the team trading veteran ace Max Scherzer to the Texas Rangers in a blockbuster move Saturday, the Daily News confirmed.  —  The three-time Cy Young Award winner agreed to waive his no-trade clause to push the deal through.

Tyler Wells falters again in Orioles' 8-3 loss to Yankees in front of sellout crowd at Camden Yards  —  Mike Elias on Friday said the increasing workloads of his young starting rotation is “becoming more of a conversation.”  —  It might be even more so if Tyler Wells continues pitching the way he has in the second half.

Sources: Cubs tell teams Cody Bellinger won't be traded  —  CHICAGO — The Cubs' turnaround on the field has led to a change in strategy off it as opposing teams have been told outfielder and free-agent-to-be Cody Bellinger will not be traded, according to sources familiar with the situation.

John Mozeliak: Cardinals are ‘not trading’ Nolan Arenado, focused on ‘future success’  —  In a brief statement that offers both clarity and direction, Cardinals executive John Mozeliak said the team is “not trading” All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado and remains focused on building a roster for …

Lance Lynn trade grades: Dodgers get ‘A’ for adding veteran starter, reliever Joe Kelly in swap with White Sox  —  The Dodgers have added a pair of veteran arms to their staff for the stretch run  —  The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired righties Lance Lynn and Joe Kelly from the Chicago White Sox …

Braves, Royals Trade Nicky Lopez, Taylor Hearn  —  The Braves have acquired infielder Nicky Lopez from the Royals in a one-for-one swap that will send left-hander Taylor Hearn to Kansas City.  The Braves have officially announced the deal, and MLB.com's Anne Rogers was the first to report that Lopez was on his way to Atlanta.

D-backs On Pace For Worst Month Since 2021 Season  —  Arizona's 6-15 record in July 2023 threatens to be the worst month of Torey Lovullo tenure outside of the 2021 season.  —  The Diamondbacks (55-49) find themselves in their worst slide of their season.  Since reaching a season-best 16 games …

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.

Mets trade closer David Robertson to Marlins for two minor leaguers  —  The New York Mets began the process of dismantling the team with the largest payroll of all-time late Thursday night, trading closer David Robertson to the Miami Marlins for two teenage minor leaguers.