AL East

The New York Yankees boast one of MLB's deepest bullpens, and teams are reportedly starting to do their homework on reliever Aroldis Chapman in advance of the July 31 trade deadline.

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What Alex Rodriguez was for the 2015 New York Yankees, CC Sabathia has been for the 2016 New York Yankees.

That is to say: seemingly against all odds, a hugely productive player. 

Player: Preston Palmeiro

Position: 1B

DOB: Jan. 22, 1995 (21 years old)

Height/Weight: 6'1", 190 lbs

Bats/Throws: L/R

School: NC State

Previously Drafted: Not Drafted

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Player: Cavan Biggio

Position: 2B

DOB: April 11, 1995 (21 years old)

Height/Weight: 6'2", 185 lbs

Bats/Throws: L/R

School: Notre Dame

Previously Drafted: 2013 (29th Round, PHI)

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Shortly after seemingly establishing himself as the New York Yankees' starting first baseman, Chris Parmelee suffered a right hamstring injury in Thursday's win over the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

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NEW YORK — The stories saying the New York Yankees would sell at the trade deadline were already starting to appear.

It made perfect sense, because the Yankees are old and flawed and sure don't look like a team set up to win a championship. Trade Aroldis Chapman, trade Carlos Beltran, maybe even trade Andrew Miller and the Yankees could set themselves up for a better future.

The Toronto Blue Jays selected second baseman Bo Bichette, the son of four-time All-Star outfielder Dante Bichette, in the second round of Thursday night's MLB draft at No. 66 overall. 

Player: Bo Bichette

Position: 2B/SS

DOB: March 5, 1998 (18 years old)

Height/Weight: 6'1", 200 lbs

Bats/Throws: R/R

School: Lakewood High School (FL)

College Commitment: Arizona State

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Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista was pulled from Thursday night's game against the Baltimore Orioles with tightness in his right thigh.

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Player: Blake Rutherford

Position: OF

DOB: May 2, 1997 (19 years old)

Height/Weight: 6'2", 190 lbs

Bats/Throws: L/R

School: Chaminade College Prep (Calif.)

College Commitment: UCLA

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