Yu Darvish pitched seven impressive innings for his first win of the season, Gavin Sheets hit a two-run homer and the San Diego Padres beat the NL East-leading New York Mets 5-0 on Wednesday for a three-game sweep.

Now Yu did it. The streaking Padres got another big lift Wednesday afternoon in their final game in July and the last full day before the MLB trade deadline. Yu Darvish, who had largely struggled through his first four starts of the season,

Six days after allowing eight earned runs in 3.1 innings, the 38-year-old Darvish cruised through New York's lineup. Darvish allowed a first inning single to Mark Vientos, before retiring the next 13 batters he faced.

The Los Angeles Dodgers need to add more talent and depth to their bullpen. A trade for St. Louis Cardinals star closer Ryan Helsley would fit the bill.

The Dodgers, Mets, and Yankees are all connected to a trade that involves this Twins outfielder ahead of the trade deadline.

The Cleveland Guardians are reportedly "fielding big interest" in All-Star outfielder Steven Kwan ahead of Thursday's MLB trade deadline, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

Star, Dodgers planning to keep rookie, NL contender eyeing O's slugger M ajor League Baseball's trade deadline will pass at 6 p.m. ET on July 31, leaving teams with just over two days to complete their summer shopping.