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What’s going on in baseball today?
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- Here’s the latest from around the American League East.
- Roughly twelve hours after he bashed the team during a postgame interview, the Cubs designate Miguel Montero. Shade level: unreachable.
- The Braves are interested in Chris Archer and Jose Quintana, because of course they are.
- Tigers’ Justin Verlander may hit market within 2 weeks.
- Drew Smyly to undergo Tommy John surgery.
- Will the Royals part with some of their biggest names come the July 31st deadline?
- Our Chris Cotillo gives his two cents on the Hechavarria and how it signals a sea change for Tampa Bay.
- The Blue Jays sign Michael Saunders to a minor-league deal.
- The Giants place Mark Melancon on the disabled list. As if they needed more bad news.
- The Astros have a lot of momentum moving towards the trade deadline. Will they be the wildcard big buyers of this season?
- The Yankees and Red Sox are interested in Marlins’ Martin Prado
- The Giants only have three untouchable players. Can you guess who they are?
- Nick Ahmed will miss 6-8 weeks after hand surgery. We’re crying for the Diamondbacks’ offense, too.
- Will the Angels make any waves during the trade deadline?
- The Red Sox have had their name linked to a bunch of big starting pitchers. Will they follow through with any of those inquiries?
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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 2000, the Yankees acquire David Justice from the Indians for Ricky Ledee and two players to be named later.