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Good morning baseball fans! Yes, the non-waiver trade deadline is behind us, but there are still deals to be made by the end of the waiver deadline this month. Stay tuned to MLBDD for the latest.
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- Here’s the latest from around the National League Central.
- The Mariners have made multiple attempts to acquire Twins ace Ervin Santana. Could a deal still go down?
- Giancarlo Stanton has cleared trade waivers and is eligible to be traded to any team.
- Jered Weaver has announced his retirement.
- Here are the teams that wish they could have done things differently at the MLB trade deadline.
- John Lackey stole his first career base at 38 years old. So that’s one good thing, I guess.
- The Astros and Tigers are ‘still apart’ in Verlander trade talks. They better speed it up then.
- Come with us on Travis d’Arnaud’s emotional waltz within the infield last night.
- Marco Estrada has been claimed off of waivers by AL East team. A deal is unlikely. My money is on the Orioles being behind this.
- Wil Myers stole second, third, and home plate in the same inning.
- The Athletics have acquired Chris Hatcher.
- Aaron Judge sets a strikeout streak record. All rise?
- The Rangers will hand out tiny on-deck circles in honor of Adrian Beltre’s antics, so time to put in for vacation time because you really need to be at this game.
- Here’s a look back at what the Rockies did at the trade deadline.
- Rafael Devers wants to meet the Yankees fan in that viral home run video. Make it happen, Baseball Universe.
Important Links:
August Waiver Trade Tracker
Full list of players on trade waivers
MLB Free Agent List
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