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What’s going on in baseball today?
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- Here’s the latest from around the National League Central.
- Will the Orioles be adding players at the deadline?
- The Braves are interested in Chris Archer and Jose Quintana, because of course they are.
- Last year’s trade deadline was huge for Cleveland. Can they repeat that same tact and luck?
- While the White Sox shed a good chunk of their team at the trade deadline?
- The Rays have acquired Marlins shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria.
- Our Chris Cotillo gives his two cents on the Hechavarria and how it signals a sea change for Tampa Bay.
- Max Scherzer and Jake Arrieta are having a Cy Young showdown, and Matt Wieters has caught them both.
- The Red Sox are interested in Sonny Gray.
- The Astros have a lot of momentum moving towards the trade deadline. Will they be the wildcard big buyers of this season?
- Will an underwhelming first half of 2017 translate to an underwhelming trade deadline for the Tigers?
- The Giants only have three untouchable players. Can you guess who they are?
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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 2001, Padre outfielder Tony Gwynn announces he'll retire at the end of the season.