Landing Kelvin Herrera, perhaps the best available reliever, at a very reasonable cost is a great move for the Nats -- and they aren't finished yet.
Contenders looking to add starting pitching at the trade deadline have a bigger problem than striking a deal. This year, there simply may be no top-shelf starters to be had. But why is that?
Bryce Harper left the Nats' game against the Phillies after being hit in the knee by a pitch.
The Phillies have settled two of their three salary arbitration cases, agreeing with shortstop Freddy Galvis at $2 million and right-hander Jeanmar Gomez at $1.4 million.
The Phillies have acquired right-hander Jeremy Hellickson from the Diamondbacks for right-handed pitching prospect Sam McWilliams.
The Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired right-hander Jeremy Hellickson from the Tampa Bay Rays.