Major League Baseball

Former Cardinals, Reds GM Jocketty dies at 74

Walt Jocketty, a three-time baseball executive of the year and former general manager for the Cardinals and Reds, has died. He was 74.

Boone to mull Yanks' closer as Williams flops again

Devin Williams' continued struggles in the ninth inning prompted Yankees manager Aaron Boone to say "we'll see" when asked if the team would consider making a switch at closer.

Skenes deals best 'stuff' to shut down Dodgers

Paul Skenes outdueled Yoshinobu Yamamoto, striking out nine in 6⅓ scoreless innings to lead the Pirates to a 3-0 win.

Crosstown exchange: ChiSox get Cubs' Workman

The White Sox have acquired infielder Gage Workman from the Cubs for cash considerations.

Twins get Clemens from Phils, put Keaschall on IL

The Twins have acquired infielder Kody Clemens from the Phillies in exchange for cash considerations. To make room for Clemens, the Twins placed prospect Luke Keaschall on the 10-day injured list with a nondisplaced fracture in his right forearm.

Pham suspended 1 game for gesture toward fans

Major League Baseball issued a one-game suspension to Pirates outfielder Tommy Pham for what it described as "inappropriate actions towards fans" in a game at Angel Stadium on Wednesday.

Brewers' Mitchell to IL; ex-player's son called up

Milwaukee placed center fielder Garrett Mitchell on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strained and called up Daz Cameron, the son of former Brewer Mike Cameron.

Way-too-early trade deadline preview

From major league stars like Sandy Alcantara to up-and-coming prospects, here's who could be on the trade block come July.