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Jul 19, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Mark Melancon (35) pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers during the ninth inning at PNC Park. The Pirates won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals Score Mark Melancon From Pirates

MLB’s top performing former prospects in 2016

Miami Marlins to Acquire Andrew Cashner, Colin Rea

MLB: Chris Iannetta and Vernon Wells Create Wine Brand

Jul 12, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; MLB commissioner Rob Manfred on the field with the batting trophy before the 2016 MLB All Star Game at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: A Suggestion to Fix the Qualifying Offer System

Aug 2, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; A general view of a Texas Rangers hat and glasses in the dugout during the game against the San Francisco Giants at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Texas won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Texas Rangers Make Swap with Atlanta Braves for Pitching Help

Jul 19, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy (20) at the batting cage before playing the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Five Bold Predictions for the MLB Trade Deadline

Jun 20, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics pitcher Tyler Clippard (36) prepares to throw the ball to first to hold a runner on base against the Los Angeles Angels in the eighth inning at O.co Coliseum. The Athletics defeated the Angels 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

MLB Trade Deadline Retrospective: Tyler Clippard to Mets

MLB: Hall of Fame All Snubbed Team

May 22, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez (7) and pitcher Craig Kimbrel (46) celebrate defeating the Cleveland Indians 5-2 at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Red Sox: Craig Kimbrel’s return could prevent a trade

July 8, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Diego Padres left fielder Melvin Upton Jr. (2) hits a single in the first inning against Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Blue Jays Acquire Melvin Upton Jr. from San Diego Padres

Dec 4, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto Blue Jays new general manager Ross Atkins answers questions during a scrum at an introductory media conference at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Ranking baseball’s best executives

Jun 4, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman (54) pitches during the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. New York defeated Baltimore 8-6. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Chicago Cubs to acquire Aroldis Chapman from New York Yankees

Jul 7, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Tigers third baseman Nick Castellanos (9) hits a solo home run against the Toronto Blue Jays in the fourth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Proposing a New Metric to Evaluate Hitters

Apr 9, 2016; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Bartolo Colon (40) throws the ball during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Five Most Lopsided Trade Deadline Deals Since 2000

Aug 12, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Sports agent Scott Boras (L) and Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper (R) prior to the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Scott Boras disagrees with idea to limit relief pitcher appearances

Oct 26, 2014; San Francisco, CA, USA; MLB newly elected commissioner Rob Manfred talks on a phone on the field before game five of the 2014 World Series between the San Francisco Giants and the Kansas City Royals at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Four Ideas To Actually Improve The Game

Jun 8, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard (6) reacts after striking out to end the seventh inning against the Chicago Cubs at Citizens Bank Park. The Chicago Cubs won 8-1. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: The 5 Worst Players in Baseball

Jun 25, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Reds great Pete Rose speaks during a press conference before being inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame before a game with the San Diego Padres at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Pete Rose talks Hall of Fame, Ichiro at minor league game

Feb 25, 2015; Sarasota, FL, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Hunter Harvey gets ready on the mound during spring training workouts at Ed Smith Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

Baltimore Orioles: Hunter Harvey to have Tommy John

Jul 20, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Mariners fans in the Kings Court section cheer for a strikeout by starting pitcher Felix Hernandez (not pictured) against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Ranking the Best Fanbases in Baseball

Jul 22, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; United States starting pitcher Kelsie Whitmore (14) delivers a pitch in the first inning against Cuba during the 2015 Pan Am Games at Ajax Pan Am Ballpark. USA beat Cuba 11-0. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Kelsie Whitmore collects her first professional hit

May 18, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Detailed view of a New York Yankees hat and baseball glove against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Four Minor Leaguers Suspended

Jun 28, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks manager Chip Hale (3) takes starting pitcher Zack Greinke (21) out of the game after an injury during the third inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Injured Stars creating tough decisions for teams

Jul 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics right fielder Josh Reddick (22) center celebrates his walk off 10th inning base hit that scored shortstop Marcus Semien (not pictured) to defeat the Houston Astros 4-3 at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland Athletics Face an Interesting Decision This Deadline

Jun 27, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Bunning throws a first pitch prior to a game with the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Former Players Who Went On to Careers in Politics

Aug 14, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox former player Roger Clemens walks off the field as part of the Red Sox Hall of Fame Class of 2014 before the game against the Houston Astros at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Roger Clemens, Other Former MLB Players Scratching the Itch

Jul 12, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; MLB commissioner Rob Manfred on the field with the batting trophy before the 2016 MLB All Star Game at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

MLB: Owners, Players Discuss Cutting Season