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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. Stay tuned to MLBDD for the latest.
- You can find a recap of each team’s move leading up to the trade deadline here.
- Here’s the latest from around the National League East.
- The Indians signed left-hander Craig Breslow to a minor league contract.
- Willson Contreras is firing the Cubs back to the top of their division.
- The Pirates acquired Sean Rodriguez, and with that, August trade season is underway.
- Jay Bruce and Curtis Granderson both cleared waivers, which means the Mets can explore trades should they be inclined to do so.
- Pittsburgh claimed George Kontos off waivers from the Giants.
- The Mariners have acquired Yonder Alonso from the Athletics in exchange for Boog Powell.
- Bartolo Colon tossed a complete game at 44 years old because Big Sexy cannot be bothered with the notion of time and age.
- An MLB player born in 1997 hit a homer because time is a cruel mistress and we're all old now.
- Royals pitcher Nathan Karns kept a piece of his own rib after surgery, as one does.
- Right biceps tendinitis has Mariners right-hander Felix Hernandez on the disabled list.
- The Yankees, Phillies, Athletics and Marlins are among the teams on Jay Bruce’s no-trade list, according to FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal.
Important Links:
2017 MLB Trade Deadline Tracker
2017 MLB Trade Deadline Team-By-Team Tracker
Players are on trade waivers
MLB Free Agent List
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Today in baseball: On this day in 2000, the Yankees claim Jose Canseco off waivers from the Devil Rays. The good ol’ days.