The Marlins and Padres continue to be a match when it comes to trades, and the clubs on Friday completed a blockbuster seven-player deal, bringing right-handers Andrew Cashner and Colin Rea to Miami. The Padres received a mix of Minor League and big league players, including injured hard-throwing reliever Carter Capps and two of Miami’s top prospects.
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The 5 toughest ‘buy or sell’ dilemmas
With the non-waiver Trade Deadline on Monday at 4 p.m. ET, this is the weekend when decisions have to be made. Let’s look at five teams who’ll likely have stressful weekends.
Moreland’s 2 HRs back Hamels in Rangers W
Rangers first baseman Mitch Moreland was the deciding factor in a superb pitching duel between teammate Cole Hamels and Royals starter Yordano Ventura.
Angels rally, walk off on Hanley error in 9th
Daniel Nava was called upon in a key spot against his former team, and in the end, the Angels walked off winners.
Sale rejoins team with tough-luck loss
Chris Sale was back on the mound Thursday night in a 3-1 loss to the Cubs at Wrigley Field. If the five-time All-Star has his way, the mound is where the focus will remain for the remainder of the 2016 season.
Stung by HRs, Wisler sent back to Minors
Matt Wisler exited May with reason to believe he had distanced himself from the frustrating portion of his development. But the Braves right-hander will enter August humbled by the reality that he is once again back at the Minor League level.
4 outs, far out: Chapmania at Wrigley!
Aroldis Chapman got the final four outs for his first save with the Cubs, and John Lackey outdueled Chris Sale on Thursday night to end the intracity series in a split decision, with each team able to brag that they defended home turf.
Opponents Odor, Ventura enjoy friendly rivalry
Rangers second baseman Rougned Odor and Royals right-hander Yordano Ventura have displayed their fiery personalities this season as the centerpieces of infamous brawls.
Cards get to Jose early, hang on to top Miami
Home runs by Aledmys Diaz and Matt Holliday led to a quick exit for Jose Fernandez. The Marlins rallied late behind Martin Prado’s two-run shot. But in crunch time, reliever Kevin Siegrist got Christian Yelich to tap into a double play in the eighth that helped the Cardinals hold off Miami, 5-4, on Thursday at Marlins Park.
Dee reinstated by Marlins, apologizes to fans
Dee Gordon, who returned to the Marlins on Thursday after serving his 80-game suspension for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance, issued a video apology before rejoining the team.
Diaz bests childhood buddy Fernandez
Though their lives long ago intersected and their careers, in many ways, will forever be intertwined, Aledmys Diaz and Jose Fernandez, with the exception of those impromptu street ball games many years ago, had never before gone toe to toe.
Phillies break out with 3 HRs in win over Braves
The Phillies entered Thursday having lost nine of their past 13 games, while their offense had not scored more than four runs in a game since the All-Star break. But in a 7-5 win over the Braves at Turner Field, the Phillies snapped their recent run-scoring drought, registering a five-run first inning and three homers.
Choosing the 2016 All-Rumor team
In the final shopping days before Monday’s 4 p.m. ET non-waiver Trade Deadline, contenders can find a piece to address just about any need, as long as they are willing to pay the price.
2-9-9-8, Ichiro is really great; Go, Fish
Ichiro Suzuki is now just two hits away from 3,000 career hits.
Healthy Altherr getting his time to shine
The Phillies activated Aaron Altherr from the 60-day disabled list before Thursday’s 7-5 victory over the Braves. He hit fifth and went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, giving him a nice start in what is expected to be an important audition over the Phillies’ final 58 games.
Fernandez handed rare home loss
To say Marlins ace Jose Fernandez had an off night at Marlins Park is an understatement. To fully understand what the Cardinals did on Thursday night in their 5-4 win, you have to review just how dominant the 23-year-old right-hander has been at home.