Mets' future still unclear following Max Scherzer, David Robertson deals  —  If it's not a fire sale and it's not a liquidation, then what, exactly is it?  —  Billy Eppler has a habit of using corporate jargon when he speaks to the media.  He's not the first professional sports executive to do so and he's not the last.

Luis Severino regresses on the mound as Orioles crush Yankees' righty  —  BALTIMORE — Shortly after the Yankees wrapped up their weekend series against the Orioles with a 9-3 loss, players and coaches could be seen feasting on a local delicacy outside of the team's clubhouse.

'I don't think we're done': Cardinals open sell-off with two trades, more brewing  —  Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak discusses trading three pitchers in two separate deals on Sunday and acquiring five minor-league players.  The Cardinals dealt Jordan Hicks to Toronto …

Orioles option starting pitcher Tyler Wells to Double-A after string of bad starts  —  The Orioles' best starting pitcher in the first half of the season is now in Double-A.  —  Baltimore optioned Tyler Wells down to Double-A Bowie after his third straight ineffective start Saturday, the team announced Sunday afternoon.

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.

Sources: Arizona Diamondbacks working on trade for Seattle Mariners' reliever Paul Sewald  —  The Diamondbacks are making progress in talks to acquire reliever Paul Sewald in a trade with the Seattle Mariners, sources said.  —  According to a source, the Diamondbacks will be sending outfielder …

Cubs acquire RHP José Cuas from Royals  —  The Cubs added an arm to the bullpen for outfielder Nelson Velázquez.  —  The Cubs weren't finished after acquiring third baseman Jeimer Candelario earlier.  Just before game time, it was announced that the Cubs traded outfielder …

Arizona Diamondbacks MLB trade deadline 2023 updates, speculation, rumors, news  —  The 2023 MLB trade deadline is Tuesday at 3 p.m. Arizona time.  —  Will the struggling Arizona Diamondbacks make any moves?  What moves could they make?  —  Speculation and rumors are swirling around …

As trade deadline approaches, Red Sox listening on Alex Verdugo (sources)  —  SAN FRANCISCO — The Red Sox have expressed to other clubs that they're willing to listen to offers for outfielder Alex Verdugo ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, multiple sources told MassLive.

Brewers acquire Mark Canha from Mets, per report  —  Justin Jarvis goes back to New York in return  —  The Brewers have added another bat to their lineup via trade, with Will Sammon of The Athletic reporting that Milwaukee has acquired Mark Canha from the New York Mets.

Guardians Have Considered Making Aaron Civale Available  —  The Guardians' rotation has been ravaged by injury this season, with right-handers Shane Bieber, Triston McKenzie, Aaron Civale and Cal Quantrill all spending significant time on the injured list.  They've already added Noah Syndergaard to help patch things over.