Jeurys Familia joins the A's for a shot at the postseason, but not as the closer. Meanwhile, Yoenis Cespedes, Carlos Martinez, and D.J. LeMahieu are all hurting, and Bradley Zimmer is done for the season.

Gary Sanchez returns after nearly a month on the DL, hoping for a better second half. Strasburg and Zimmerman activated by WAS, the Rangers call up Willie Calhoun, the Cubs acquire Jesse Chavez, and more.

Beckham, Valencia get boost in BAL with Machado going to Dodgers; Hand could close for Indians while Yates is new favorite in SD; Morrow hits DL; Strasburg due back Friday; and more.

Kevin Pillar's injury gives Randal Grichuk a bump in playing time. Plus, the Pirates demote Austin Meadows, Eduardo Rodriguez and Jeff Samardzija hit the DL, Trevor Gott called up, and more.

Another trip to the DL for Arodys Vizcaino means A.J. Minter should see ninth-inning duties again. Plus, updates on Eric Thames, Jon Gray, Santiago Casilla, Francisco Cervelli, Martin Perez and more.

With Dustin Pedroia unsure of his return, Brock Holt continues to be a major playing time beneficiary. Plus, updates on Albert Pujols, Noah Syndergaard, Preston Tucker, Rosell Herrera, Marco Estrada, Harrison Bader and more.

Despite Willy Adames' trip to Triple-A Durham, there's still a logjam at MI in Tampa. Plus, Miguel Gonzalez out for year, Rafael Devers put on DL, Trevor Cahill and Tyler Skaggs activated, and more.

Ken Giles' trip to the minors puts Hector Rondon firmly in the role of closer in HOU. Plus, good news for Kris Bryant owners, Garrett Richards likely done for the season, Ian Kennedy hits DL, and more.

Expect the Nationals to use recently acquired Kelvin Herrera as its closer while Sean Doolittle is on the DL. Plus, Avisail Garcia and Felix Hernandez land on the DL, and the Rays make a move in the OF.

Matt Wieters' activation from the DL pushes Pedro Severino to the minors. Plus, updates on Masahiro Tanaka, Yasiel Puig, Brandon Drury, Ian Kennedy, Todd Frazier, Joe Musgrove, Jerry Blevins and more.

Lorenzo Cain looks to pick up where he left off while Ryan Braun returns to the DL. Plus, updates on Austin Jackson, Sean Doolittle, CC Sabathia, Walker Buehler, Francisco Cervelli, Chaz Roe and more.