Crowdsourcing: Beginning of Season Closers

The Rays acquired outfielder Stuart Fairchild from the Braves for cash, while placing infielder Brandon Lowe on the 10-day injured list due to ankle tendinitis. Right-hander Manuel Rodriguez shifted from the 15-day to the 60-day IL, impacting the roster as Lowe could be a trade candidate before the deadline, despite his injury. Need More Context? 🔎

The Mariners are interested in acquiring Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suárez, viewing him as a top target for a corner infield upgrade, with preliminary discussions already taking place. Suárez, who has excelled with 36 home runs this season, is a free agent at season's end, and while the Diamondbacks may consider trades, they aim to remain competitive and could seek young pitching in any potential deal. Need More Context? 🔎

The Philadelphia Phillies secured an unusual extra-innings win against the Boston Red Sox when the game's final run scored due to catcher's interference by Carlos Narváez on a pitch the batter did not swing at. This bizarre conclusion raises the question of whether umpires should have discretion in making catcher's interference calls. Need More Context? 🔎