Author: Steve Gardner, USA TODAY

James Paxton, who threw a no-hitter last season for the Mariners, acquired in trade for top pitching prospect, two others.

Ravens’ rookie QB runs for 117 yards, throws for 150 in his first NFL start; Eagles’ Carson Wentz lays an egg in New Orleans.

Phillies skipper Gabe Kapler’s family is among those who lost house to raging fires in California; he hopes to raise awareness about extent of damage.

Baker Mayfield, Nick Chubb and a revitalized David Johnson could be key cogs in fantasy football title drive.

Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich, Packers linebacker Clay Matthews both grew up near site of mass shooting in Thousand Oaks, California, bar.

Falcons wideout Julio Jones scores his first touchdown of the season; Drew Brees-Jared Goff matchup steals the show.

Aaron Rodgers battles Tom Brady in an epic duel of top QBs; RB Todd Gurley, WR Adam Thielen continue to lead their positions.

Chris Ivory, Raheem Mostert, Jalen Richard top this week’s list of potential roster additions; trade could benefit Broncos WR Courtland Sutton.

J.D. Martinez’s titanic 508-foot homer fuels a 6-run rally to give Boston a 9-4 victory in Game 2 of USA TODAY Sports’ annual Simulated World Series.