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The 148 names you need to know before the MLB trade deadline

On the baseball calendar, Memorial Day holds a special place. First, it's a line of demarcation that historically separates good and bad — of the last 50 playoff teams in full regular seasons, 47 were .500 or better on Memorial Day. But there's another element of import: It also signifies the transition to trade season.

Verlander loses no-hitter in 8th; Astros beat Twins

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Justin Verlander missed out on his fourth no-hitter by five outs but still faced the minimum through eight innings, and the Houston Astros beat the Minnesota Twins 5-0 Tuesday night for their eighth straight win.

Chapman RBI double in ninth leads Blue Jays over Astros

HOUSTON (AP) — Matt Chapman doubled home Vladimir Guerrero Jr. with two outs in the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Houston Astros 4-3 Friday night for their third straight win.

MLB roundup: Justin Verlander throws 8 shutout innings

Justin Verlander pitched eight scoreless innings as the Houston Astros defeated the host Seattle Mariners 4-0 Saturday.

Free agent catcher Vogt returning to Athletics

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Free-agent catcher Stephen Vogt has reached agreement on a major league contract to rejoin the Oakland Athletics, a person with direct knowledge of the deal said Wednesday.