The Royals reached a two-year, $46 million guaranteed contract extension with Lugo on Sunday, according to multiple reports. While Lugo was widely considered one of the top trade candidates ahead of Thursday's trade deadline, he'll instead be in Kansas City for years to come.

One of the top bullpen arms rumored to be available for the New York Yankees at this year's trade deadline, Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase, is under league investigation for sports betting and was placed on non-disciplinary leave through August 31, per ESPN's Jeff Passan.

The New York Yankees were reportedly interested in acquiring Seth Lugo, but he's off the market after the Kansas City Royals gave him a new contract.

Probably a little better than the Bronx Bombers, who got schooled again by the Toronto Blue Jays and nearly swept at home by the Philadelphia Phillies, while along the way losing Triple Crown threat Aaron Judge for at least 10 days with a flexor strain in his right elbow.

NEW YORK — Baseball’s biggest spenders are stumbling, slowed by injuries and scrambling to patch rosters with help for battered bullpens and other positions ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline. Opening the season with a top payroll of $326 million, the New York Mets have a 1 1/2-game NL East lead but are 17-20 since mid-June.

Right now, only three relievers appear to have the trust of manager Aaron Boone: Devin Williams, Luke Weaver, and Tim Hill. And Weaver has been inconsistent since coming back from a hamstring injury. Both Williams and Weaver are impending free agents, which adds urgency to add long-term stability.

Dan Titus shares his top hitters to add off the fantasy baseball waiver wire, including Giancarlo Stanton with Aaron Judge injured.

One Philadelphia Phillies superstar isn't thrilled with MLB commissioner Rob Manfred's interest in a salary cap.

With Aaron Judge sidelined due to injury, a new name has emerged as favourite in odds to win the AL MVP award.