The Pittsburgh Pirates experienced a week of extremes, getting swept by the Chicago White Sox before sweeping the Detroit Tigers, the best team in the AL, in a three-game series. Despite the impressive sweep, the Pirates remain near the bottom of the NL Central with a 42-61 record, highlighting the inconsistency in their performance this season.
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The Padres are considering trading starter Dylan Cease, who has attracted interest from several AL East teams, including the Blue Jays, Rays, Red Sox, and Yankees. Despite his struggles this season, Cease's durability and past performance make him a valuable rental, and San Diego may look to trade him for young talent while addressing their rotation's long-term needs. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Angels have selected left-hander José Quijada's contract, optioning Jake Eder to Triple-A Salt Lake and transferring Robert Stephenson to the 60-day injured list. Quijada, who has shown improved performance in Double-A after a dietary change and lost weight, is now out of options, making him a potential long-term addition to the bullpen. Want More Context? 🔎
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The New York Yankees have expressed interest in Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz, who has drawn attention from multiple teams but is not actively being traded before the July 31 deadline. With impressive stats this season, including 16 homers and 33 stolen bases, Cruz could provide the Yankees with valuable long-term outfield support as they currently hold the top AL wild-card spot. Want More Context? 🔎
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