Lynx defeat Liberty in anticipated Finals rematch
The Lynx defeated the Liberty, 100-93, on Wednesday night in long-anticipated rematch of last year’s WNBA Finals teams.
Source: O’s send utility infielder Urias to Astros
The Astros acquired utility infielder Ramon Urias from the Orioles in exchange for minor league pitcher Twine Palmer, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Red Sox add to staff, acquire Matz from Cards
The Red Sox struck a deal with the Cardinals for veteran left-hander Steven Matz, with Boston sending minor league first baseman Blaze Jordan to St. Louis in return.
With Judge out, Yankees trade for OF Slater
The Yankees have acquired outfielder Austin Slater from the White Sox, as New York continues to bolster a roster currently without superstar outfielder Aaron Judge.
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.
Braves get Kinley from Rockies for minor leaguer
The Atlanta Braves acquired veteran reliever Tyler Kinley from the Colorado Rockies for minor league pitcher Austin Smith on Wednesday, one day before the non-waiver trade deadline.
Angels pick up relievers Garcia, Chafin from Nats
The Los Angeles Angels acquired veteran relievers Luis Garcia and Andrew Chafin from the Washington Nationals for two minor leaguers as they make a push to end their decade-long postseason drought.
Cubs add righty Soroka, send 2 prospects to Nats
The Chicago Cubs acquired pitcher Mike Soroka from the Washington Nationals for two prospects on Wednesday night.
Sources: Mariners agree to deal for 3B Suarez
The Mariners have agreed to a deal to acquire third baseman Eugenio Suarez from the Diamondbacks, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan on Wednesday night.
Messi returns for Miami win: ‘I need to compete’
Lionel Messi said he struggled to find rhythm in the first half against Atlas on Wednesday night at Chase Stadium before setting up two second-half goals — including a late winner — in a 2-1 victory to