Athletics Re-Signed Jake Diekman To Two-Year Deal

Jeff Passan Twitter

Athletics Declined Option On Jake Diekman

Oakland PR Official Twitter

Stephen Piscotty Might Play Before The End Of The Regular Season

Stephen Piscotty, sidelined the past two weeks with a high ankle sprain, wore a walking boot in the clubhouse. His return is not imminent, though Piscotty remains optimistic he can play before the regular season ends Sept. 29.

SF Chroncile

Jake Diekman Excited To Join 'The Hunt' With Athletics

After the headaches experienced playing the A’s in divisional matchups over the last four seasons, Jake Diekman looks forward to getting a behind-the-scenes view of how his new club always tends to make some magic happen.

Oakland Official Site

Royals Getting Close To Trading Jake Diekman

Mark Feinsand Twitter

Whit Merrifield Likely Staying Put With Royals; Cardinals & Others Have Interest In Jake Diekman

Whit Merrifield has started games this year at five defensive positions, hits for power from the leadoff spot and ranks among the top four Major Leaguers in stolen bases over the past three seasons.

MLB Official Site

Nationals Eye Controllable Relievers At Deadline

The Nationals’ biggest priority ahead of the July 31 Trade Deadline is no secret. Their bullpen, which began Saturday with a 5.97 ERA, the second worst in the Majors, has been their most pressing need all season, one that threatens to derail their postseason goals if they fail to address it.

Washington Official Site

Jake Diekman Isn't Sweating Potential Deadline Move

The Trade Deadline is less than two weeks away, and the Royals, who already have dealt right-hander Homer Bailey and catcher Martin Maldonado, are still looking to move more players with expiring contracts before July 31.

Kansas City Official Site

Royals Looking To Move Billy Hamilton, Jake Diekman, Lucas Duda, & Ian Kennedy

Mark Feinsand Twitter

Cheslor Cuthbert Coming Into His Own With Clutch Hits

Royals corner infielder Cheslor Cuthbert continues his remarkable career rebirth.

Kansas City Official Site

Royals Signed Jake Diekman

Jeffrey Flanagan Twitter

Indians, Oliver Perez Have Mutual Interest

There is interest on both sides for a reunion in 2019, but if it happens it may not be until late January or early February. If Perez does return, he's in line for a well-deserved raise.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Yoshihisa Hirano Slams Door As Diamondbacks Trim Rockies Lead

As he was handed the ball from D-backs manager Torey Lovullo, right-hander Yoshihisa Hirano took in the situation -- runners on first and third, no one out and the D-backs clinging to a three-run lead in the ninth inning.

Arizona Official Site

Clay Buchholz Terrific, But Diamondbacks Blanked Again

The D-backs squandered a terrific pitching performance for a second consecutive night, this time by Clay Buchholz, in a 1-0 loss to the Giants at AT&T Park on Tuesday.

Arizona Official Site

Zack Greinke Goes Seven Strong, But Late Rally Falls Short

This time there would be no comeback. The Phillies made sure of that.

Arizona Official Site

Rangers Traded Jake Diekman To Diamondbacks

Jon Heyman Twitter

Phillies Interested In Jake Diekman

Ken Rosenthal Twitter

'It's A Difficult Situation For Me': This Decision Awaits The Rangers, Adrian Beltre Leading Up To MLB Trade Deadline

Usually, Adrian Beltre can speak volumes with just a stare, glare or a smile.

Dallas News

Relievers Who Would Make A Difference

There has been nothing more troubling for the Cardinals this season than their lack of reliable arms beyond the starting pitching. Jordan Hicks has been a revelation, going from High A to closing games out in the majors in such short time. Then there’s Bud Norris, a pitcher who many fans disapproved of signing has managed to put a 2.97 ERA. That was of course until he managed to blow a save and cost Ponce De Leon of a win in his major league debut. I don’t have too much of an issue with Norris at this moment. Closers are allowed a hiccup or two in their performance. The issue is, if not Hicks or Norris, then who?

Cards Conclave

Jake Diekman Taking Trade Rumors In Stride; Edinson Volquez Throwing Off Flat Ground

Rangers reliever Jake Diekman has been traded once before at the July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline.

Texas Official Site