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With the trade deadline approaching, White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. is a hot topic, as two teams recently made aggressive attempts to acquire him. Despite his struggles this season, Robert's recent performance improvements and the Sox's willingness to include cash in a deal may attract interest from teams like the Royals and Mets, while the Sox weigh the option of retaining him for next season. Want More Context? 🔎

Despite a 5-4 loss to the New York Yankees, the Toronto Blue Jays maintain a three-game lead in the AL East. However, MLB.com reporter Keegan Matheson criticized the team's performance, particularly calling for more from Vladimir Guerrero Jr., suggesting that concerns about his play should be more openly addressed. Want More Context? 🔎

Concession workers at Fenway Park, represented by Unite Here Local 26, threaten to strike during the Boston Red Sox's series against the Los Angeles Dodgers if Aramark fails to present a new contract by Friday. Key issues include demands for higher wages and concerns over the impact of AI-powered self-service machines on job security, prompting intervention requests from Senator Bernie Sanders and appeals to Red Sox owner John Henry. Want More Context? 🔎