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By Dan Hock   July 28, 2024   CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today acquired third baseman Isaac Paredes from the Tampa Bay Rays for third baseman Christopher Morel, right-handed pitcher Hunter Bigge and right-handed pitcher Ty Johnson. “As we have stated, our goal is to add players that will help us not just this season,…

By Dan Hock July 29, 2024   CINCINNATI, Ohio – The Chicago Cubs today reinstated outfielder Cody Bellinger from the 10-day injured list. Bellinger, 29, was hitting .269 with nine home runs and 37 RBI for the Cubs in 79 games this season prior to being placed on the injured list on July 29 with…

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By Dan Hock     COURTESY CUBS MEDIA RELATIONS

By Annie Walker July 28, 2024   DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers announced that they have acquired catcher Liam Hicks and righthanded pitcher Tyler Owens from the Texas Rangers in exchange for catcher Carson Kelly. Hicks, 25, has spent the entire 2024 season with Double A Frisco, appearing in 80 games and batting .260/.364/.353 with…

By Annie Walker       COURTESY TIGERS MEDIA RELATIONS

By Annie Walker       COURTESY TIGERS MEDIA RELATIONS

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By Annie Walker     July 27, 2024   The Phillies have acquired right-handed relief pitcher Carlos Estévez from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for minor league pitchers Sam Aldegheri and George Klassen. Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski made the announcement. Estévez, 31, has posted a 2.38 ERA (9 ER, 34.0 IP)…

By Annie Walker     July 27, 2024   The Phillies have placed left-handed pitcher Ranger Suárez on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to July 24) with lower back soreness. To fill his spot on the 26-man roster, left-handed pitcher Kolby Allard was recalled from triple-A Lehigh Valley. Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski…

By Annie Walker     July 26, 2024   The Phillies returned right-handed pitcher Michael Rucker from his rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley and reinstated him from the 60-day injured list. Additionally, outfielder Austin Hays has reported to the club and will be active for tonight’s game. Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski…

By Annie Walker   July 26, 2024   The Phillies have acquired outfielder Austin Hays from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for right-handed pitcher Seranthony Domínguez and outfielder Cristian Pache. Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski made the announcement. Hays, 29, slashed .255/.316/.395 with a 106 OPS+ in 63 games for Baltimore this season.…

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By Annie Walker     COURTESY PHILLIES MEDIA RELATIONS

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By Annie Walker       COURTESY GUARDIANS MEDIA RELATIONS

By Joe Coopersmith   JULY 28, 2024   COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed right wing Kirill Marchenko (pronounced mahr-CHEHN-koh) to a three-year, $11.55 million contract ($3.85 million AAV) through the 2026-27 National Hockey League season, club President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Don Waddell announced today. “Kirill Marchenko has been an important…

By Dan Hock July 28, 2024   The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired right-handed pitcher Dylan Lesko, outfielder Homer Bush Jr. and catcher J.D. Gonzalez from the San Diego Padres in exchange for right-handed pitcher Jason Adam. Lesko, 20, went 1-9 with a 6.46 ERA (69.2IP, 50ER) and 79 strikeouts in 16 starts for Class-A…

By Dan Hock   July 26, 2024   The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired right-handed pitcher Jackson Baumeister, outfielder Matthew Etzel and infielder Mac Horvath from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for right-handed pitcher Zach Eflin and cash considerations. Baumeister, 22, went 1-3 with a 3.06 ERA (70.2IP, 24ER) and 91 strikeouts in 18 starts…