Yankees backed out of Jack Flaherty trade because of medical concerns: Sources  —  Jack Flaherty could have landed with the New York Yankees instead of the Los Angeles Dodgers.  But according to sources briefed on the discussions, the Yankees backed out of a preliminary trade agreement …

Orioles infield prospect Jackson Holliday en route to Baltimore  —  Following a flurry of trades, the team's top prospect appears poised to join the big league team again.  —  Orioles infield prospect Jackson Holliday is on his way to Baltimore, multiple sources tell the Baltimore Banner …

Guardians acquire starter Alex Cobb from Giants  —  The Guardians acquired pitcher Alex Cobb from the San Francisco Giants ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, giving Cleveland a starter to shore up the back end of their rotation.  —  Cleveland is sending back Jacob Bresnahan …

Wallner and Buxton homer to back López as Twins finally win in New York with 8-3 victory over Mets  —  NEW YORK — Matt Wallner hit a two-run homer and came within inches of another round-tripper as the Minnesota Twins finally won a game in New York by beating the Mets 8-3 on Wednesday.

Comcast, Bally Sports announce carriage deal set for August  —  Comcast's monthslong blackout of Bally Sports channels is finally coming to an end.  The two sides announced Monday that they agreed on a new carriage deal, allowing baseball fans to watch their local teams beginning Thursday, which marks the start of August.

Angels shut down rehab for Mike Trout after recent setback  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Los Angeles Angels said Tuesday that they are shutting down the rehab for star Mike Trout after a recent setback in his recovery from meniscus surgery, and the team placed Anthony Rendon on the injured list.

Phillies make Independence Blue Cross first patch sponsor  —  Independence Blue Cross, one of the Phillies' most-tenured corporate sponsors, is now the team's first patch sponsor.  The Phillies will take the field tomorrow against the Yankees wearing jerseys adorned with an IBX ad patch.

Pirates acquire Bryan De La Cruz, Isiah Kiner-Falefa at deadline  —  With an eye on a playoff push, the Pittsburgh Pirates added two new bats ahead of Tuesday's MLB trade deadline.  —  The Pirates acquired outfielder Bryan De La Cruz from the Miami Marlins and utility player Isiah Kiner-Falefa from the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday.

Yusei Kikuchi Returns an Astronomical Haul for the Blue Jays  —  I've been pondering Yusei Kikuchi's trade deadline fate for months.  That sounds overly specific - there are so many players that get traded every year.  Why wonder about this one guy?  He has a 4.75 ERA this year and a 4.72 mark for his career.

Diamondbacks updates: Meet Josh Bell and Dylan Floro, picked up at trade deadline Tuesday  —  Nick Piecoro José M. RomeroArizona Republic  —  The Diamondbacks added two new players on Tuesday, just before the Major League Baseball trade deadline arrived.