Mlb news
Here are some recent MLB news stories:
Trade Deadline
- The Chicago Cubs acquired pitcher Craig Kimbrel from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for four prospects.
- The Cleveland Indians traded pitcher Trevor Bauer to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for pitcher Sonny Gray and two prospects.
- The New York Yankees acquired pitcher Edwin Encarnacion from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for two prospects.
Free Agency
- The Washington Nationals signed pitcher Patrick Corbin to a six-year, $140 million contract.
- The Philadelphia Phillies signed pitcher Bryce Harper to a 13-year, $330 million contract.
- The San Francisco Giants signed pitcher Madison Bumgarner to an eight-year, $240 million contract.
Injuries
- Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw is expected to miss 6-8 weeks with a back injury.
- New York Yankees pitcher Luis Severino is expected to miss the rest of the season with a lat injury.
- Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale is expected to miss 6-8 weeks with a shoulder injury.
Managerial Changes
- The Chicago Cubs fired manager Joe Maddon after five seasons.
- The San Francisco Giants hired Gabe Kapler as their new manager.
- The Cincinnati Reds hired David Bell as their new manager.
Other News
- The MLB has announced that the 2020 All-Star Game will be played at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
- The league has also announced that the 2020 World Series will be played at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
- The MLB has introduced a new rule that will limit the number of defensive shifts in an effort to increase offense.
These are just a few of the recent MLB news stories. Let me know if you'd like me to provide more information or updates!