Now that teams are starting to chat about potential trades, here are the biggest names in the game who could be moved at the July 30 trade deadline.
Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY
Nightengale’s Notebook: Kris Bryant is making the Cubs’ impossible decision an easy one
The Cubs, who cut payroll before the season, let teams know that virtually every player was available. But Kris Bryant is ruining the Cubs’ plans.
MLB informs teams of increased crackdown on pitchers using foreign substances
MLB is engaged in the next phase of league-directed enforcement banning the use of foreign substances, which would include 10-day suspensions.
Opinion: First-place New York Mets about to find out what they’re really made of
The Mets have battled adversity to build the biggest division lead in baseball. But are they for real? We may find out as they begin daunting stretch.
Nightengale’s Notebook: With MLB changes imminent, Theo Epstein wants baseball ‘back in the players’ hands’
MLB plans to crack down on the rash of pitchers using illegal substances among other changes in baseball.
‘What did you expect?’ Joe West booed as he sets record with his 5,376th game as an umpire
The emotional tributes poured out Tuesday night as major league umpire Joe West called his record 5,376th game in Chicago.
Lonesome Cowboy: Joe West prepared to stand alone among umpires
The 75-year-old is scheduled to set the career record for games Tuesday. What a strange journey it has been for one of the most colorful men in blue.
‘I know how I’ll be judged:’ Under scrutiny, White Sox manager Tony La Russa not afraid to face his critics
White Sox manager Tony La Russa, under scrutiny much of the season, will face his old team the Cardinals in a three-game set starting on Monday.
Nightengale’s Notebook: Troy Tulowitzki latest former MLB player to find home in college baseball
Troy Tulowitzki wanted to use his experience from 13 years in the majors to help teach the next generation and he couldn’t do that in the minors.
‘Major League’ stars Charlie Sheen, Bob Uecker reunite for California Strong event
“Major League” stars Charlie Sheen and Bob Uecker will be reunited — at a drive-in movie theater — raising money for Ryan Braun’s California Strong.