Ward hits his 99th and 100th career homers in back-to-back games, continuing a stretch that has seen him hit .310 over 18 games. Ward has 23 homers this season, just two from his career-high.

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Yoán Moncada has garnered attention from several MLB teams ahead of the upcoming trade deadline.

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Red Sox 'Asking Around' About 26-Year-Old Angels 3.90 ERA Starter originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Boston Red Sox are looking to land a starting pitcher at the MLB trade deadline. With the injuries to Taner Houck, Kutter Crawford, and, most recently, Hunter Dobbins' season-ending injury, the need is very apparent.

The catcher, who has been gradually improving since a monthlong slump, says his focus is on trying not to swing as hard.

Could the Los Angeles Angels look to continue a bold trend with their recent top draft selection, pitcher Tyler Bremner?

The Angels saw their streak of using just five starters this season come to an end after 96 games, but it was the offense that came through when it mattered most in the first game out of the All-Star break.

After dropping the series to the Angels, the Phillies are clinging to first place in the National League East — and they have a losing record since June 1.