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Wednesday, July 27

• 7 trades contenders need to make

The Trade Deadline is nearly here, and with the expanded postseason, more teams than ever before can consider themselves buyers. So we tasked seven writers to pick a club and present a trade proposal that could reasonably happen.

• Mets’ early counterstrike takes down Yanks

In the first Subway Series game with both teams in first place, the Yankees got off to a fast start by hitting back-to-back homers in the first inning. But the undaunted Mets scored four in the bottom half and never looked back.

• ‘Built to play’: J-Rod homers in first at-bat back

With one big swing, Julio Rodríguez put all the panic over his sore left wrist to bed in an emphatic return to the lineup, swatting a 374-foot home run in his first at-bat after missing the Mariners’ first four games of the second half.

• Where might Soto land? Let’s rank the contenders

Juan Soto — a superstar young player who could instantly turn a pennant race entirely by himself — could get traded any minute now. So we’d better rank the teams who could acquire him before he’s dealt.
 

• Rodón regrets ‘selfish,’ ‘stupid’ acts of frustration

As the Giants’ losing streak reached six games, left-hander Carlos Rodón showed his emotions in an “unacceptable” way.

• Pujols breaks chain … and hands it to umpire

In the middle of an at-bat, Albert Pujols realized the gold chain he wears around his neck had broken — so he took it off and gave it to home-plate umpire Laz Diaz, who immediately pocketed it and said something that brought a smile to Pujols’ face.

• If this is goodbye, Contreras leaves Wrigley ‘with my head up high’

Willson Contreras took in the scene as Cubs fans gave him a standing ovation during his the last Cubs home game before the Trade Deadline. “I tried to enjoy it, enjoy it as much as I could, and take it all in,” he said.

• ‘Dangerous’ Blue Jays lineup rolls to 7th straight win

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit  his 21st home run to continue a hot streak that feels a lot like 2021 and George Springer belted a grand slam to break it open as Toronto reminded everyone just how menacing its lineup can be.

• O’s rise from last place as comeback fun continues

In a season full of walk-offs and comebacks, the Orioles delivered more drama with Ramon Urías’ two-run blast over the left-field wall in the eighth inning. Baltimore is now 49-48 and gaining on Tampa Bay in the AL East.

• Braves’ award hopefuls lead Snit’s 500th win

NL MVP candidate Austin Riley and Rookie of the Year contenders Michael Harris II and Spencer Strider fueled a milestone victory for Atlanta skipper Brian Snitker.

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Why Julio Rodríguez is must-see TV

The J-Rod Show has fully arrived. Rookie Julio Rodríguez took the national stage during All-Star Week in Los Angeles, finishing runner-up in the T-Mobile Home Run Derby and providing fun mic’d up moments from the outfield. To say he succeeded would be an understatement.

If fans didn’t know before, they are aware now: Every Julio game, each moment he impacts, is worth watching.

We could write a whole story explaining why without a single stat, but the electricity he brings every day is also directly correlated to his unusual combination of tools and rare early-career production. Thus, statistical context certainly doesn’t hurt.

A tradeable prospect from each club

With the Trade Deadline now less than a week away, the MLB Pipeline crew hones in on one candidate to be dealt from all 30 organizations.

It’s the Subway Series — even fans came ready to play

With a big leap, a man wearing a Yankees hat and a Mets jersey (yes, you read that right) made an unbelievable one-handed grab on the home run that put the Mets ahead to stay.

Watch Soto vs. Mookie for FREE on MLB.TV

With all eyes on superstar outfielder Juan Soto amid ongoing trade talks, the Nationals will wrap up their three-game series against the Dodgers today at 3:10 p.m. ET/12:10 p.m. PT on MLB.TV.

‘What’s up, Boston?’ Big Papi returns a Hall of Famer

The Red Sox celebrated David Ortiz’s Cooperstown induction with Hall of Famers, former teammates and two of his managers on hand.

The magic of making a Hall of Fame plaque

The task of creating the likeness of the new Hall of Famers each year falls on one man, Tom Tsuchiya, who’s had the job since 2016.

Ribbon cut at Jackie Robinson Museum

“It’s not just the baseball stories, it’s the American story,” said CC Sabathia, one of several celebrities on hand. “This museum is a long time coming and I’m glad to be here today.”

Today’s Trivia Question

Who was the first player to wear No. 42 in a Mets-Yankees Subway Series game (June 16, 1997)?

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