Jimmy Rollins, a Bay Area native who admired Ricky Henderson and Jackie Robinson, has been inducted into the Phillies’ Wall of Fame.

Jimmy Rollins told the Phillies in 2005 spring training that he did not want to negotiate a contract extension once the season began. So when opening day arrived without a deal, the Phillies granted his wish.

The Minnesota Twins have dealt closer Jhoan Duran to the Philadelphia Phillies, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. Reportedly going back to Minnesota are catching prospect Eduardo Tait and pitching prospect Mick Abel, the Phillies' No. 4 and No. 6 prospects on the MLB Pipeline rankings.

Suárez — who had 36 homers and 87 RBIs this season for the Arizona Diamondbacks — was widely considered one of the top prizes of the trade deadline.

Manfred: “It was an individual picking a particular way to express himself. And I don’t think you need to make more out of that than that."

The Cubs first approached the league about hosting an All-Star Game eight years ago. But for a variety of reasons, including competition from other cities and safety concerns with

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred described his recent confrontation with Phillies star Bryce Harper related to looming labor negotiations as "not all that significant" when asked about the matter Friday in Chicago.