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When will Manny Machado move? Who is emerging as a backup option? And which starter has scouts buzzing? Here's the latest deadline chatter.

The Cubs don't need hitting, and they're counting on their rotation to bounce back. But that doesn't mean they won't be calling for extra help.

Manny Machado may not be in Baltimore much longer, but with two home runs in Tuesday's win over the Yankees, the All-Star shortstop is showing trade rumors aren't slowing his game down.

After the Indians' bullpen gave up seven runs in the ninth to turn a four-run lead into a 7-4 loss to the Reds, manager Terry Francona said a miscommunication led to the team warming up Dan Otero, known as "OT," instead of Oliver Perez, known as "OP."

Giving up seven runs in the ninth and losing with the wrong reliever highlight Cleveland's fatal flaw.

With a walk in the third inning Tuesday night against Boston, Rangers outfielder Shin-Soo Choo reached base for the 48th consecutive game, the longest streak in baseball this year.

The Rays on Tuesday unveiled plans for a new stadium that would take them to the Ybor City section of Tampa at a cost of nearly $900 million. Stuart Sternberg, principal owner of the team since 2005, called the proposal "a dramatic break from the past."

The White Sox placed outfielder Avisail Garcia on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday with a Grade 1 right hamstring strain. GM Rick Hahn hopes Garcia will return after the All-Star break.

Indians right fielder Lonnie Chisenhall will miss the next eight to 10 weeks because of his nagging left calf injury. Cleveland also placed right-hander Josh Tomlin on the DL with a strained right hamstring.

Nationals closer Sean Doolittle, who was named to the NL All-Star team after compiling 22 saves in the first half, was put on the DL with toe inflammation.

Starting pitcher Felix Hernandez, who is 8-7 with a 5.13 ERA this season, has been put on the DL by the Mariners and will return after the All-Star break.

Somewhere along the line, game-winning hits went from high-fives to flat-out fisticuffs. We track the evolution of the MLB mob mentality.

Astros pitcher Gerrit Cole (9-2), who is second in the American League with 169 strikeouts, has been placed on the bereavement list

The last-place Cincinnati Reds, who have been one of the majors' best teams over the last month, plan to increase their payroll next season, according to president of baseball operations Dick Williams.

Whether looking for that final piece or building for the future, every team has a reason to make a deal. Here's whom they should be shopping around.

From Trout and Betts to Lindor and Judge, it's clear where MLB's superstars are, but the National League is finally ruling interleague play.

Winners of 17 of their past 21 games, the A's are putting some pressure on the Mariners for a wild-card spot -- and they have nothing to lose.

Ken Ravizza, who died Sunday, affected the Cubs and manager Joe Maddon in part by helping them "think more clearly in a difficult moment."

The Dodgers placed right fielder Yasiel Puig on the 10-day disabled list with a right oblique sprain prior to Monday's game against the Padres.

Giants catcher Buster Posey will miss the All-Star game because of a lingering right hip issue that needs an injection to calm inflammation.