MLB insider says the San Diego Padres are a 'long shot' to trade for Boston Red Sox star with 51 RBI despite strong interest ahead of the deadline.

A "player to be named later" is an unnamed player involved in a trade between two teams, allowing clubs to get deals done before officially finalizing it. PTBNLs are often chosen from a short list of players that the negotiating teams agree on prior to the trade being finalized. They are generally minor leaguers or journeyman MLBers.

The Twins are now listening to offers for their rental players, reports the New York Post. They would have to be blown away to move controllable players like Jhoan Duran and Joe R

When Rich Hill took the mound for the Royals on Tuesday, it was the same spot the left-hander made his MLB debut 20 years ago on June 15, 2005, with the Chicago Cubs. After 20 years, Hill is still contributing in the Majors.

By calling up Rich Hill for Tuesday's showdown with the Chicago Cubs, the Kansas City Royals put the 45-year-old left-hander in position to make history.

Former Florida Star Makes $500K Decision After MLB Draft originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

You’re going to slow down, and eventually stop. Time remains undefeated. If you’ve heard the phrase "aging curve," then you already know where we’re going here. Fastballs get slower, as do bats, as do feet.

Kyle Manzardo and Bryan Rocchio each drove in a pair of runs as the Guardians have won 10 of 12 after a 10-game losing streak to get back to .500 at 50-50. They are now nine games behind the first-place Detroit Tigers, who have lost eight of the last nine games.