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• Trade Talk: Padres, Britton, Beltre, Dozier July 19, 2018
  As the July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline nears, get the latest news and rumors.
• Don't look now, but Dodgers aren't done July 19, 2018
  After overwhelming the Orioles with a 5-for-1 deal to get All-Sar shortstop Manny Machado on Wednesday, the Dodgers are still buyers on Thursday.
  Ken Gurnick
• Indians deal for ace reliever Brad Hand July 19, 2018
  The Indians have acquired All-Star closer Brad Hand and right-handed reliever Adam Cimber from the Padres for catcher Francisco Mejia, their top prospect and the No. 15 prospect in all of baseball according to MLB Pipeline.
  Jordan Bastian
• Torres emerged as star for Yanks in first half July 19, 2018
  When Gleyber Torres began his season in a Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre uniform, the standout infielder spoke frequently about remaining focused and humble
  Bryan Hoch
• B.A.T. working to find solutions in Puerto Rico July 19, 2018
  The bond between Major League Baseball and Puerto Rico is a strong one, and it's filled with passion and lots of history. And like a true family, the two sides have come together in a time of need. The Baseball Assistance Team (B.A.T.) stepped up to help Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria devastated the island […]
  Jesse Sanchez
• With Machado off the market ... now what? July 19, 2018
  Here's how the 3B/SS market breaks down after the Dodgers traded for Manny Machado.
  Thomas Harrigan
• Post-Manny deals to look for in the NL West July 19, 2018
  The days leading up to the July 31 non-waiver Trade Deadline always feature a handful of twists and turns. Even for those involved in the day-to-day operations of clubs, the Deadline can be hard to predict.
  AJ Cassavell
• Cards, Cubs renew rivalry to open second half July 19, 2018
  The second half opens with a renewed rivalry as the Cardinals face the Cubs on Thursday night at Wrigley Field, with first pitch slated for 6:05 p.m. CT on ESPN.
  Deesha Thosar
• Complete guide to trade market for pitchers July 19, 2018
  In 2018, there's little consensus about which high-end pitchers are truly available -- especially among starters -- let alone where they might be heading. So perhaps the conditions are ripe for a blockbuster, the sort of landscape-changing deal no one sees coming.
  Jon Paul Morosi
• Riggleman talks managing Reds' turnaround July 19, 2018
  In a recent phone interview with MLB.com, Reds interim manager Jim Riggleman answered questions on a wide range of topics, from his managerial style to his respect for Reds ownership.
  Bill Ladson
• One bold second-half prediction for every team July 19, 2018
  Here are second-half predictions for every MLB team. Some involved on-field performance; some guesstimate about trades; some are just goofy. But you have questions about the second half. We have some probably wrong, but hopefully entertaining answers.
  Will Leitch
• These deals hit a snag before reaching fruition July 19, 2018
  The problem with almost-trades, those would-be, baseball-altering deals that almost happen, is that you can never be sure how close they really came. Baseball circles are filled with idle trade talk.
  Joe Posnanski