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Todd Frazier is returning to Queens. The Mets acquired the veteran infielder from the Texas Rangers on Monday in a flurry of moves before the 4 p.m. trade deadline, The Post’s Joel Sherman reported. They also dealt for righty reliever Miguel Castro from the Orioles and backup catcher Robinson Chirinos from the Rangers. It was …

The San Diego Padres are going all in. After already making several big trades, the Padres acquired right-hander Mike Clevinger from the Cleveland Indians, The Post’s Joel Sherman confirmed. The Padres are reportedly sending Cleveland RHP Cal Quantrill, catcher Austin Hedges and outfielder Josh Naylor. They also acquired three minor leaguers — pitcher Joey Cantillo …

The Mets are focused on trying to upgrade their catching before the trade deadline expires Monday at 4 p.m. They have, for example, talked to the Angels about Jason Castro. But there are multiple catchers available in the market, including Boston’s Christian Vazquez. The Mets view catching as the one position that they could upgrade, …

In another sign that Aaron Judge may not be back that quickly, the Yankees have checked in with the Diamondbacks about Starling Marte, The Post has learned. The Yankee offense has been struggling without many of their key bats. DJ LeMahieu returned from the IL on Saturday, but the Yanks are still without Judge (calf), …

Coronavirus has struck MLB once again. The Oakland A’s announced Sunday morning that a member of their organization tested positive for COVID-19 and their Sunday game against the Astros in Houston has been postponed by the league. The team is self-isolating in Houston after conducting testing and contract tracing for everyone in its traveling party, …

Making trades in a normal season is often difficult. Matching up with a team is a hurdle and figuring out the finances involved is another. However, as Monday’s trade deadline approaches, GMs and owners have to consider the effects of COVID-19. Without a minor league season there are no current reports on prospects from other …

As always, follow the money! Forgive my insensitivity, but what happened Thursday night at Citi Field was easier done than said because it was a matter of money. In this case, not much of it was at stake. And every person at or near the top of sports who publicly declares his or her support …

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred addressed MLB’s stance on social justice issues Thursday night, as well as giving an indirect response to Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen’s comments that were caught on a hot mic earlier in the day. “Over the past few days, players on a number of Clubs have decided not to play …

There is a reason why the sports section of your newspaper has for generations been dubbed — alternately with affection and with affliction – as “the toy department.” It was the Chief Justice of the United States, Earl Warren, who once provided a little extra context to that description “I always turn to the sports …

The Blue Jays got stronger on Thursday by acquiring a player the Yankees were eyeing. Toronto acquired starting pitcher Taijuan Walker from the Mariners. Walker, 28, is off to a strong start this season, with a 4.00 ERA and 27 strikeouts in 25 innings through five starts. The Yankees rotation is already without Luis Severino …