Texas adds Miguel Gonzalez to the rotation and Chicago adds Leonys Martin to an already deep outfield.
Clayton Kershaw looks like his old self again, Wilmer Flores breaks his nose on a foul ball, and Cody Bellinger bests Mike Piazza at the plate.
For the offday, some of the BP staff share stories about the good, the bad, and the ugly of their own Little League experiences.
With his opt-out decision looming, the Tigers send Justin Upton to the Wild Card-chasing Angels.
After a low-key July 31, the Astros make a big splash by acquiring longtime Tigers ace Justin Verlander.
On the 27th episode of the DFA podcast, Bryan and R.J. discuss the Tigers’ flash teardown and their deals of Justin Verlander to the Astros and Justin Upton to the Angels. Plus, the other little moves that made our second deadline so exciting, including Mike Leake to the Mariners, Brandon Phillips to the Angels, and more.
Los Angeles calls up Alex Verdugo, not Joc Pederson, for September outfield depth.
George Bissell and Mark Barry recorded before the late-night Justin Verlander trade, but discussed the Angels unexpected deal for Justin Upton before bringing on Wilson Karaman of the BP prospect team to analyze notable September call-ups including Luke Weaver, Jack Flaherty, Alex Verdugo, Wilmer Font, Ryan McMahon, Walker Buehler and Tyler Glasnow.
The penultimate (for real this time) wrap of the 2017 season.
CC Sabathia carries the Yankees like the old days, the Dodgers are mortal, the Twins are rolling, and Kendrys Morales went deep thrice.
Notes on A.J. Puk, Willy Adames, Ronald Acuna, Triston McKenzie, Eric Lauer, Kevin Smith, and more.
Minnesota is winning despite no expectations, shaky pitching, and the league’s youngest lineup.