Cortes, acquired in the offseason for two-time All-Star Devin Williams, made two starts for the Brewers before landing on the injured list.

New Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Brandon Lockridge — acquired from the San Diego Padres July 31 for pitcher Nestor Cortes — doesn't have elite offensive numbers in his limited time with the big-league club,

If there was any doubt about the San Diego Padres’ commitment to winning now, Thursday’s trade erased it completely. The […]

The Padres made a huge move Thursday morning to create a “super bullpen” they hope will lead the way to the team’s first World Series title. It was the first of what is expected to be many shockwaves before the 3 p.

In exchange for Cortes, the Padres sent speedy reserve outfielder Brandon Lockridge to Milwaukee, a former Yankees farmhand. On the season, the 28-year-old is slashing .216/.258/.261 with no home runs and five RBIs.

Brewers: Jose Quintana (7-4, 3.50 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 55 strikeouts); Nationals: Mitchell Parker (7-10, 4.99 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 74 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Brewers -155, Nationals +129; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals host the Milwaukee Brewers to start a three-game series.

Trevor Rogers (4-1, 1.49 ERA, 0.79 WHIP, 40 strikeouts); Cubs: Cade Horton (4-3, 3.67 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 50 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cubs -148, Orioles +123; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs host the Baltimore Orioles on Friday to open a three-game series.