The Blue Jays are making bold moves with the AL wide open, riding momentum and gearing up for a crucial Yankees series.

Verlander’s incredibly tough start to his time with the Giants got worse Friday, when Verlander was handed another loss while allowing four runs in just 2.2 innings pitched. Two days later, as the Giants were in the process of getting swept, Verlander came back into the spotlight while sitting in the dugout.

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The Toronto Blue Jays are cruising in first place with the trade deadline quickly approaching, and they lead the MLB in this important stat.

There wasn't much of a chance of JoJo Parker coming to Starkville with his twin brother, Jacob, after signing his professional contract this week.

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The MLB trade deadline is just over a week away, with playoff contenders and World Series hopefuls all eyeing big additions by July 31 that could give them an extra push. A few more All-Star talents have been made available, which makes it a lot more fun to do MLB trade deadline predictions.