The Washington Nationals acquired shortstop Ronny Cruz and outfielder Christian Franklin from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for right-handed pitcher Michael Soroka on Wednesday. Nationals Interim General Manager Mike DeBartolo made the announcement.

The Washington Nationals have swung their biggest trade so far, sending Michael Soroka to the Cubs for Ronny Cruz and Christian Franklin

The Chicago Cubs have acquired pitcher Mike Soroka from the Washington Nationals for two prospects, sources told ESPN on Wednesday night.

The Los Angeles Angels made a major trade to fortify the bullpen, but a key insider isn't convinced they are legitimate buyers.

The trade deadline in Major League Baseball can flip a season on its head. Teams looking for that last spark often pull off moves that either fizzle out or turn into magic. Every so often, a single acquisition completely reshapes a club’s fortunes and leads to champagne showers and a shiny trophy in October.

The Los Angeles Angels recently swung a shocking trade to acquire two pitchers from the Washington Nationals, and it could shake up the entire trade deadline.