Even though the Cardinals entered Monday 3 1/2 games back of the last National League wild-card spot, they should trade stud closer (and upcoming free agent) Ryan Helsley by Thursday’s deadline. Get something before losing him for nothing.

Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman thinks he'll be able to pitch in a couple of days after walking off the mound with a back spasm in the eighth inning of Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

Chapman had tried to convince manager Alex Cora to let him stay in the game in order to face Teoscar Hernández with runners on first and second and one out. But Cora refused, pulling Chapman and summoning righthander Jordan Hicks.

A trade idea involving Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran includes a return package of Guardians pitchers Shane Bieber and Emmanuel Clase.

The Boston Red Sox can't afford to lose Aroldis Chapman to an injury right now. So they were collectively holding their breath on Sunday when the reliever left the game against the Dodgers. Speculation was rampant about the reason for the exit, especially ...

Regarded by many as one of the finest closers in baseball, Aroldis Chapman spent one season with the Chicago Cubs in 2016.