3:24 PM ET The administrative leave for Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer was extended a third time on Tuesday, this time through Aug. 6, sources told ESPN. Major League Baseball was once again given consent by the MLB Players Association to keep Bauer on leave — a non-disciplinary measure that guarantees a player his

1:23 AM ET Associated Press NEW YORK — The New York Yankees traded relievers Luis Cessa and Justin Wilson to the Cincinnati Reds late Tuesday night for a player to be named. The move could signal the Yankees are pursuing a big addition to their bullpen and were looking to create room. The deal was

3:39 PM ET Milwaukee Brewers star Christian Yelich tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday and is experiencing “mild symptoms,” according to David Stearns, the team’s president of baseball operations. Yelich, 29, will be out a minimum of 10 days, while teammate Jace Peterson has been placed on the COVID-19 injured list, as well, because of

9:14 PM ET Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS — Byron Buxton doesn’t have a new contract yet. He doesn’t have a target return date from his current injury, either. The Minnesota Twins center fielder still has a strong desire to remain with the organization, however, despite his eligibility for free agency following next season. Buxton said Monday

5:48 PM ET Associated Press CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians claimed left-hander Alex Young off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday. Young went 2-6 with a 6.26 ERA in two stints with the Diamondbacks this season. He made 30 appearances and two starts before being designated for assignment on July 21. The Indians optioned

6:22 PM ET MILWAUKEE — Just days before the MLB trade deadline, the Chicago White Sox are adding a bat in the form of injured left fielder/DH Eloy Jimenez. Jimenez was activated prior to Monday’s game at the Kansas City Royals. To make room for Jimenez, the White Sox optioned infielder Jake Burger to Triple-A

6:22 PM ET MILWAUKEE — Just days before the MLB trade deadline, the Chicago White Sox are adding a bat in the form of injured left fielder/DH Eloy Jimenez. Jimenez, 24, has been out since spring training with a torn left pectoral after attempting to catch a ball over the outfield wall. He’ll be activated

8:52 PM ET Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jake Reed switched teams while his wife was with the U.S. softball team at the Tokyo Olympics. The 28-year-old reliever was claimed off waivers by the Tampa Bay Rays from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday and optioned to Triple-A Durham. Reed, a right-hander with a

11:30 PM ET Chicago White Sox runner Yoan Moncada missed home plate and was called out in a game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday after a long video review in which each team asked for a challenge. The play happened in the top of the fifth inning with the bases loaded and the ChiSox

Jul 23, 2021 LOS ANGELES — Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer, embroiled in controversy in the wake of sexual assault allegations that triggered an ongoing criminal investigation, appeared in Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday to contest the temporary restraining order that had been placed against him in a civil hearing. Bauer wore a burgundy suit