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Tampa's Archer and Astros mascot make prank battle official

HOUSTON (AP) Tampa Bay ace Chris Archer and Houston Astros mascot Orbit have never been friends.

On the go! Darvish, Gray dealt on busy trade deadline day

Yu Darvish and Sonny Gray headed a parade of prized arms on the move Monday, leaving little doubt on trade deadline day: Top teams made a big pitch for the playoffs.

Pirates to embrace comforts of home vs. Reds (Aug 01, 2017)

PITTSBURGH — Major League Baseball’s non-waiver trade deadline came and went Monday with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds failing to make any blockbuster moves.

Buxton, Myers to return as Twins visit Padres (Aug 01, 2017)

SAN DIEGO — The Minnesota Twins and San Diego Padres expect to welcome back two key players as they open a brief two-game series on Tuesday.

Smith headed back to Cleveland in deal with Blue Jays

CLEVELAND (AP) The Indians added another arm for their bullpen, acquiring Joe Smith from Toronto for two minor leaguers.

Pirates send lefty reliever Tony Watson to Dodgers

PITTSBURGH (AP) The NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers picked up some bullpen help at the trade deadline, acquiring former Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star reliever Tony Watson.

Brewers reacquire former closer Jeremy Jeffress from Rangers

MILWAUKEE (AP) The Brewers have reacquired right-hander Jeremy Jeffress, a year after sending their former closer and first-round draft pick to the Texas Rangers.

Yankees acquire Sonny Gray for 3 prospects to boost rotation

NEW YORK (AP) Pitcher Sonny Gray has been traded to the Yankees from the Oakland Athletics for three prospects, boosting New York’s starting rotation for an unexpected playoff run.

Rosales traded by Oakland to Arizona for Mejia

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Infielder Adam Rosales has been traded by the Oakland Athletics to the Arizona Diamondbacks for minor league right-hander Jeferson Mejia.

Mets agree to send reliever Reed to Red Sox for 3 prospects

NEW YORK (AP) The Mets have agreed to trade reliever Addison Reed to the Boston Red Sox for three 22-year-old right-handed pitching prospects, a deal contingent on the teams approving medical records of the players involved.

The Latest: A's trade infielder Adam Rosales to Arizona

The Latest on the MLB non-waiver trade deadline (all times EDT):

Cubs acquire LHP Wilson, C Avila in trade with Tigers

CHICAGO (AP) The rolling Chicago Cubs got a big lift Monday when they acquired reliever Justin Wilson and catcher Alex Avila in a trade with the Detroit Tigers, bolstering their chance for another long playoff run.

Gray, Verlander and Darvish in the spotlight on deadline day

As the hours tick down to baseball’s trade deadline, three standout pitchers remain at the center of attention.

Mariners ready for spending most of August on the road

SEATTLE (AP) Between the warm but mild temperatures and lack of precipitation in the summer months, Seattle is a perfect setting for baseball in August.

Giants, A's set for annual Bay Bridge Series (Jul 31, 2017)

OAKLAND, Calif. — Not much is going right for the Oakland Athletics or the San Francisco Giants this season.

Astros, grinding through dog days, host Rays (Jul 31, 2017)

HOUSTON — After surviving a rash of injuries to their rotation earlier this season, the Houston Astros are now facing roster fluctuations courtesy of maladies to frontline position players.

Mariners begin pivotal road trip against Rangers (Jul 31, 2017)

Now comes the hard part for the Seattle Mariners.

Marlins look to take advantage of tired Nationals (Jul 31, 2017)

MIAMI — The Washington Nationals will arrive in South Florida on Monday a very talented and tired team.

Farmer's 2-run double in 11th lifts Dodgers past Giants (Jul 30, 2017)

LOS ANGELES (AP) Kyle Farmer’s two-run double in the 11th inning in his first major league at-bat lifted the Los Angeles Dodgers to their eighth straight win, 3-2 over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday night.

Red Sox, Indians meet for first time in 2017 (Jul 31, 2017)

BOSTON — The Cleveland Indians’ last visit to Fenway Park is one the Boston Red Sox would like to forget.

Orioles host red-hot Royals (Jul 31, 2017)

BALTIMORE — The Kansas City Royals arrive at Camden Yards as one of the hottest teams in baseball.

Deadline looms as Yanks, Tigers begin series (Jul 31, 2017)

NEW YORK — The New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers may make some changes to their rosters by the time the non-waiver trade deadline comes and goes on Monday afternoon.

Braves look to avoid sweep at Philadelphia (Jul 31, 2017)

PHILADELPHIA — Mike Foltynewicz has been unbeatable since early June.

Rangers trade catcher Jonathan Lucroy to Rockies

WASHINGTON (AP) The playoff-contending Colorado Rockies acquired catcher Jonathan Lucroy from the Texas Rangers on Sunday night for a player to be named.

Alonso's HR in 12th powers A's past Twins, 6-5 (Jul 30, 2017)

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Yonder Alonso homered in the bottom of the 12th inning to lift the Oakland Athletics to a 6-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday.

Brouhaha! NJ gov Christie confronts Cubs fan at Brewers game

MILWAUKEE (AP) Another ballpark brouhaha for Chris Christie.

White Sox snap Indians' 9-game win streak on Davidson homer (Jul 30, 2017)

CHICAGO (AP) Matt Davidson hit a two-out, two-run homer in the ninth inning, and the Chicago White Sox beat Cleveland 3-1 on Sunday to end the Indians’ nine-game winning streak.

Castillo goes 8 innings, Reds top Miami 6-4, end 6-game skid (Jul 30, 2017)

MIAMI (AP) Rookie Luis Castillo pitched a career-best eight innings, Tucker Barnhart drove in three runs and the Cincinnati Reds ended a six-game skid, beating the Miami Marlins 6-4 on Sunday.

The Latest: Bagwell inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) The Latest on Baseball Hall of Fame inductions (all times local):

52 living Hall of Famers have been introduced in Cooperstown

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) Fifty-two living Hall of Famers have been introduced at the Baseball induction ceremony in Cooperstown.