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Hoping to lock down the back end of the bullpen while trying to defend their World Series crown, the Houston Astros traded Monday for suspended reliever Roberto Osuna from the Toronto Blue Jays, shipping back three right-handed pitchers -- demoted closer Ken Giles and minor-leaguers David Paulino and Hector Perez. Osuna, 23, is in the midst of serving a 75-game suspension from Major League Baseball for violating the league's joint domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy in connection with an assault charge. The star closer was arrested May 8 and charged with one count of assault in Toronto. Continue to Article

July 30, 2018 9:31:pm EST

Kyle Hendricks pitched seven strong innings as the Chicago Cubs defeated the host St. Louis Cardinals 5-2 Sunday night. Ben Zobrist and Anthony Rizzo hit home runs for the Cubs, who avoided a three-game sweep. Hendricks (7-9) allowed two runs on four hits. Continue to Article

July 30, 2018 12:25:am EST

Cole Hamels is excited about coming to the Cubs, but it's for more reasons than just pitching for a contender. The Texas Rangers are currently 44-62, 23 games out of first place in the AL West and 18 games back in the wild card chase. Playing for a chance at another World Series ring is an exciting opportunity for the 34-year-old. Continue to Article

July 29, 2018 12:05:pm EST

Jul 29 (OPTA) - Box score from St. Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs on Saturday St. Louis 6, Chicago Cubs 2 Chicago Cubs ab r h rbi bb so avg Rizzo 1b 4 0 1 0 0 0 .264 Almora Jr. cf Continue to Article

July 28, 2018 8:15:pm EST

The St. Louis Cardinals designated struggling right-hander Greg Holland for assignment on Friday, ending his tenure with the team less than four months after he signed. Holland, 32, was added to be the club's closer, but lost that job early on to right-hander Bud Norris. Holland is 0-2 with a 7.92 ERA over 32 appearances this season. Continue to Article

July 27, 2018 2:49:pm EST