The Phillies, who have been searching for relief pitching help throughout the season, have agreed to sign veteran reliever David Robertson, reports The Athletic. It's a deal for the rest of the season for $16 million, prorated for just the remainder of the Phillies' games, reports MLB.com, or roughly $6 million.

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox could end up in a heated trade battle for a pair of starting pitchers from the National League.

The issues at third base were glaring in New York's first game after the break. Having to go with a bullpen game wasn't a good sign, either.