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What’s going on in baseball today?
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- Here’s what’s going on around the American League East.
- The Rays landed the top international prospect.
- Terry Francona underwent a heart procedure and will not manage the American Legaue All-Star team in Miami.
- Milwaukee appears ready to buy at the trade deadline and is interested in Jose Quintana.
- Tampa Bay is in an interesting place as the trade deadline approaches.
- The Twins signed Bartolo Colon, which is generally good for baseball.
- San Diego outrighted infielder Chase d’Arnaud, the team announced.
- The Dodgers were able to reach a deal with their first round draft pick, according to MLB.com’s Jim Callis.
- Braves pitcher Julio Teheran is drawing a notable amount of interest, according to FanRag Sports’ Jon Heyman.
- Sonny Gray is also on the Brewers’ radar, according to MLB.com’s Jon Morosi.
- The Nationals are interested in Reds closer Raisel Iglesias, according to Morosi.
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Important Links:
2017 MLB Pre-July Trade Tracker
2017 MLB Trade Deadline: Team Previews
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Today in baseball: On this day in 2014, the Mets won their 4,000th game since 1962.