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What’s going on in baseball today?
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- Here’s the latest from around the American League West.
- The Rangers are shopping Jonathon Lucroy, which is not shocking since his framing has taken a turn for the worse.
- The Blue Jays have acquired Miguel Montero from the Cubs. Shade on shade on shade.
- Freddie Freeman is moving to third base, and the odds of him succeeding are not very good.
- Babe Ruth’s ring and contract, owned by Charlie Sheen, are now at auction for over $2 million each. Ya know, in case you have that just laying around.
- Mets third baseman David Wright will not resume baseball-related activities for about five weeks, according to MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo. Hearts are breaking across Queens.
- Aaron Judge is officially joining the 2017 Home Run Derby.
- Kenley Jansen blames Dodger fans for Justin Turner’s All-Star Game snub and he’s not exactly wrong.
- Logan Morrison wanted an invitation to the Home Run Derby and he’s not taking rejection well.
- An umpire has filed a lawsuit against MLB alleging racial discrimination.
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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 2005, Manny Ramirez hits his 20th career grand slam and passes Eddie Murray on the all-time list.