Major League Baseball

Skubal add strengthens Dodgers as betting faves

The Dodgers, after acquiring Tarik Skubal on Saturday, are way ahead of the Yankees, the next closest team, on the World Series odds board Tuesday.

Tigers president defends return in Skubal trade

Tigers president Scott Harris dismissed the idea that Detroit should've waited right up until the deadline to trade Tarik Skubal, saying, "That's not how markets for the top players work."

Source: Yanks to call up top prospect Lombard

The Yankees plan on calling up top prospect George Lombard Jr. on Tuesday after optioning shortstop Anthony Volpe to Triple-A, a source said.

Bookie: Ohtani ex-interpreter's betting 'bananas'

The bookie for Ippei Mizuhara told ESPN that Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter showed signs of problem gambling within 30 days of betting with him.

Breslow: Surging Red Sox deserved big trades

The Red Sox acquired three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman in a trade with the Baltimore Orioles, the biggest in a slew of deadline moves for Boston.

Harper to outfield amid Phillies' shuffle for Arraez

Bryce Harper, who homered in Monday night's 6-3 win over the Washington Nationals, will soon move to right field -- just for the remainder of the season -- after his club swung a deal for three-time batting champ Luis Arraez from the San Francisco Giants.

Injury-depleted Cubs acquire Holmes from Mets

The Cubs acquired right-hander Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the Mets for infielder Jefferson Rojas on Monday.

'I want to be here': DeGrom stays loyal to Rangers

Two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom, 38, told the Texas Rangers before Monday's trade deadline that he wanted to stay with the 55-57 team, telling reporters at Globe Life Field that "I want to be here," and that "I believe in this group."

✍ Trade grades: Evaluating most significant deals

Trade season has officially begun! Here's our running scorecard for every big move before Monday's deadline arrives.