Check out all the latest news and information leading up to the July 31 trade deadline.

Craig Stammen carried a shutout into the seventh inning and the Nationals roughed up Roy Oswalt in his Philadelphia debut, halting the Phillies' eight-game winning streak with an 8-1 victory.

With the New York Yankees' pursuit of Adam Dunn stalled, they have a deal in place for Lance Berkman, sources said.

The auction to sell the Rangers will proceed as planned next week, despite a last-minute increase in the offer from Major League Baseball's preferred buyer.

The Chicago White Sox traded Daniel Hudson to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Edwin Jackson.

The Texas Rangers have traded for Cristian Guzman, a source said Friday.

The Chicago Cubs have cut ties with veteran reliever Bob Howry.

New York Mets outfielder Jason Bay landed on the disabled list Friday with continued headaches and other effects of a concussion.

Minnesota's Justin Morneau has made progress in his recovery from a concussion, but the Twins first baseman still does not have a target date for his return.

Jacoby Ellsbury believes he'll be ready to return to the Red Sox after a weekend rehab stint with Pawtucket.

The Cardinals have made Indians pitcher Jake Westbrook their No. 1 target leading into the trade deadline, according to teams that have spoken with them.

A 21-year-old New Jersey man was sentenced to jail Friday for vomiting on another spectator and his 11-year-old daughter in the stands at a Philadelphia Phillies game.

Jorge Cantu was excited to join the Rangers.

Cardinals third baseman David Freese, who has been out the last month with ankle and toe injuries, could begin a rehab assignment soon.

Matt Capps is eager to pitch in a pennant race for the first time.

The Athletics activated starter Brett Anderson off the disabled list and placed closer Andrew Bailey on the 15-day DL retroactive to July 21.