2018 – Matt Carpenter hits three homers and two doubles to lead the Cardinals to a 17 – 5 win over the Cubs. He is just the second hitter to achieve that particular combination of extra-base hits, after Kris Bryant, and ties the club record for total bases in a game, with 16.

2018 – Matt Carpenter hits three homers and two doubles to lead the Cardinals to a 17 – 5 win over the Cubs. He is just the second hitter to achieve that particular combination of extra-base hits, after Kris Bryant, and ties the club record for total bases in a game, with 16.

The only game played today features the Cubs hosting the Cardinals at Wrigley Field. The Cubs win, 9 – 6, handing interim Cards manager Mike Shildt his first loss as a skipper. Jason Heyward, who ended the first half very hot, has 3 hits and 2 RBIs, Victor Caratini scores three times and Ian Happ adds a two-run homer. Pedro Strop picks up the save after the Cubs place closer Brandon Morrow on the disabled list before the game.

The only game played today features the Cubs hosting the Cardinals at Wrigley Field. The Cubs win, 9 – 6, handing interim Cards manager Mike Shildt his first loss as a skipper. Jason Heyward, who ended the first half very hot, has 3 hits and 2 RBIs, Victor Caratini scores three times and Ian Happ adds a two-run homer. Pedro Strop picks up the save after the Cubs place closer Brandon Morrow on the disabled list before the game.

For the second straight day, a player who appeared in the 2018 All-Star Game is traded as San Diego deals Brad Hand and fellow reliever Adam Cimber to Cleveland in return for top prospect C Francisco Mejia.

For the second straight day, a player who appeared in the 2018 All-Star Game is traded as San Diego deals Brad Hand and fellow reliever Adam Cimber to Cleveland in return for top prospect C Francisco Mejia.

2018 – As has been rumored for some time, the Dodgers trade for All-Star SS Manny Machado, who will become a free agent at the end of the season. The price is steep for what amounts to a short-term rental: five prospects, including AA OF Yusniel Diaz, one of the stars of the most recent Futures Game. The Dodgers have a gaping hole to fill, however, having recently lost SS Corey Seager for the remainder of the season.

2018 – As has been rumored for some time, the Dodgers trade for All-Star SS Manny Machado, who will become a free agent at the end of the season. The price is steep for what amounts to a short-term rental: five prospects, including AA OF Yusniel Diaz, one of the stars of the most recent Futures Game. The Dodgers have a gaping hole to fill, however, having recently lost SS Corey Seager for the remainder of the season.