The Mets are finalizing a deal to acquire Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Helsley has 21 saves this season.
Category: Baseball
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Cubs’ Happ avoids IL, hits HR despite hurt shin
Despite fouling a ball off his shin Tuesday against the Brewers, Cubs outfielder Ian Happ said Wednesday it was “nothing serious” and an IL stint wouldn’t be needed. He later hit a pinch-hit HR in a win against the Brewers.
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Mullins makes dazzling catch in possible O’s finale
Cedric Mullins made a leaping, backhanded catch well above the wall to rob Ali Sanchez of a home run in the sixth inning of Wednesday 9-8 loss to the Blue Jays in what could be his final game as an Orioles player.
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M’s get Ferguson from Pirates to bolster bullpen
The Mariners, in search of bullpen help, finalized a deal to acquire lefty reliever Caleb Ferguson from the Pirates in exchange for minor leaguer Jeter Martinez.
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After twin dealt, Rogers goes from Giants to Mets
Hours after his identical twin brother, Taylor, was traded from the Reds to the Pirates, Tyler Rogers was traded from the Giants to the Mets for three players.
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Royals use 9 pitchers in historic shutout of Braves
With injuries taking a toll on their starting rotation, the Royals tied a big league record by using nine total pitchers in a 10-inning shutout victory over the Braves.
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Phillies reach deal for Twins’ Duran, sources say
The Phillies have agreed to a deal to acquire star closer Jhoan Duran from the Twins, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan on Wednesday. Philly is sending right-hander Mick Abel and catcher Eduardo Tait, both prospects, to Minnesota in return.
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Braves’ Acuna dealing with Grade 1 calf strain
The Braves said Wednesday that star Ronald Acuna Jr. has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 lower right calf strain. He was placed on the 10-day IL earlier Wednesday.
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Reds acquire Gold Glove 3B Hayes from Pirates
The Reds have acquired third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes from the Pirates in exchange for reliever Taylor Rogers and prospect Sammy Stafura.
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Jays, Orioles get deal done during doubleheader
The Blue Jays have acquired reliever Seranthony Dominguez from the Orioles for pitching prospect Juaron Watts-Brown.