Carrasco takes no-hit try into 7th, Indians blank Rays 5-0

Carlos Carrasco took another no-hit try into the late innings at Tropicana Field, losing his bid on a two-out single in the seventh by Logan Morrison but leading the Cleveland Indians over the Tampa Bay Rays 5-0 Friday night.

Steve Bartman to receive Cubs World Series ring

The Chicago Cubs announced today that they are gifting an official 2016 World Series Championship ring to Steve Bartman – the infamous fan who flubbed a foul ball during the 2003 NLCS series.

Beltre doubles for 3,000th hit, 1st from Dominican to do it

Adrian Beltre doubled for his 3,000th career hit Sunday to become the 31st player -- and first from the Dominican Republic -- to reach that milestone in the major leagues.   The 38-year-old Texas Rangers star is in his 20th big league season. He is only the third player who is primarily a third baseman in the 3,000-hit club, joining Hall of Famers George Brett and Wade Boggs.   Beltre grounded...

Astros trade Aoki, Hernandez to Blue Jays for picther Liriano

The Houston Astros have acquired left-handed pitcher Francisco Liriano from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for outfielders Norichika Aoki and Teoscar Hernandez, team general manager Jeff Luhnow announced on Monday. Liriano is scheduled to join the Astros at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday.

A's trade pitcher Sonny Gray to Yankees

The Oakland A's traded right-handed pitcher Sonny Gray and $1,500,000 international bonus slot cash to the New York Yankees for outfielder Dustin Fowler, infielder Jorge Mateo and right-handed pitcher James Kaprielian the club announced today.  The three players are ranked as the fourth, eighth and 12th best prospects respectively in the Yankees farm system by MLB.com.

Rays give Brendan McKay $7,005,000 signing bonus

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays and first-round draft pick Brendan McKay have agreed to a minor league contract that includes a signing bonus of $7,005,000, the highest since constraints on draft spending began in 2012. The University of Louisville pitcher/first baseman was the fourth overall selection in the amateur draft this month and will begin his pro career with Class A...