MLB trade deadline: Biggest needs, player fits for top contenders
With so many teams still on the fence between buying and selling (or doing a little of both), all the hottest names on the block remain up for grabs a week ahead of the deadline.
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Yankees fail to make Mets pay for walking Aaron Judge 4 times - ESPN
NEW YORK — The New York Mets' pitching strategy against Aaron Judge on Tuesday was simple: Pitch around the sizzling slugger and make someone else beat them. It worked to perfection in a 3-2 win at Yankee Stadium to improve to 3-0 against the Yankees this season with a chance to sweep the season series Wednesday.
Shohei Ohtani clears seats at Dodger Stadium with 473-foot HR - ESPN
LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani hit his 30th home run in his 100th game for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday — and it was one of the most memorable in franchise history.
Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton could be ready for games next week - ESPN
NEW YORK — Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton likely will be ready for game action late next week, though the team hasn't determined whether he will go on a minor league injury rehabilitation assignment.
Yankees' spiral continues with deflating loss to Red Sox - ESPN
NEW YORK — Anthony Volpe stood in a quiet, mostly empty Yankees clubhouse and had a one-word description of the team's shockingly sorry skid.
Yanks' Boone shrugs off criticism from Judge's hitting coach - ESPN
NEW YORK — Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he was unconcerned about criticism from Aaron Judge's personal hitting coach.
Aaron Boone: Yankees 'unconcerned' about criticism from Aaron Judge's hitting coach
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he was unconcerned about criticism from Aaron Judge's personal hitting coach.
Yankees acquire J.D. Davis in trade with Athletics - ESPN
NEW YORK — The Yankees, seeking reinforcements after injuries, acquired first baseman J.D. Davis from the Athletics along with cash in exchange for minor league infielder Jordan Groshans on Sunday.