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.

Yanks boost lineup with new adds Lombard, Ramos

Yankees highly touted prospect George Lombard Jr. and trade deadline addition Heliot Ramos were in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals.

Cards scratch Derby champ Walker due to knee

Cardinals All-Star right fielder Jordan Walker was scratched from the starting lineup Tuesday night against the Yankees because of right knee inflammation.

Nats place Wood on IL with mild strained oblique

Nationals All-Star outfielder James Wood was placed on the 10-day injured list after suffering a left oblique strain while batting Monday night against the Phillies.

Padres' Pivetta abruptly exits field in rehab outing

Padres pitcher Nick Pivetta, making his first rehab outing since going on the injured list April 14, walked off the mound mid-inning with what appeared to be an injury.

Arraez grateful to be with Phillies, thanks Harper

Newly acquired Phillies second baseman Luis Arraez said he is excited to be in Philadelphia and in a playoff race.

Witt back for Royals after 2-week injury absence

The Royals activated All-Star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. from the injured list Tuesday after he missed two weeks with back tightness.

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.

✍ 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.