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The Washington Nationals played an 18-inning marathon against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, marking the franchise's longest regular-season game since 1989, back when the team was still known as the Montreal Expos, per ESPN Stats & Info.

With the Minnesota Twins struggling to the tune of an American League-worst record of 33-58, general manager Terry Ryan was relieved of his duties Monday.  

According to a press release issued by the organization, assistant general manager Rob Antony will replace Ryan on an interim basis:

With the Philadelphia Phillies (43-50) likely falling out of postseason contention after a surprisingly strong start to the season, the team is likely to sell before the trade deadline, with starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson a potential trade chip.

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Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Rich Hill had to leave his start Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays because of a popped blister, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. 

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Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Matt Moore is reportedly the subject of trade negotiations with the Aug. 1 non-waiver deadline approaching.

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The Atlanta Braves placed closer Arodys Vizcaino on the 15-day disabled list Saturday because of a strained right oblique.

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Vizcaino's Tough Injury Luck Continues

Saturday, July 16

News of the transaction came from the team's official Twitter account. The club also announced it reinstated relief pitcher Eric O'Flaherty from the DL.

With the New York Yankees' (44-45) playoff hopes slowly fading, Carlos Beltran's impending free agency will make him a strong trade chip for the team.  

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Beltran A Strong Trade Option

Saturday, July 16

Per Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports, the Yankees "will trade" Beltran "if things don't turn" around in the two weeks before the August 1 non-waiver trade deadline.

With the New York Yankees (44-45) continuing to fall in the playoff standings, Aroldis Chapman's impending free agency makes him an attractive trade chip.  

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Yankees' Struggles Open Door for Chapman Deal

Saturday, July 16

Per Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports, the Yankees "will trade" Chapman "if things don't turn" around before the August 1 non-waiver trade deadline. 

Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy is recovering from a hamstring injury and hasn't played since the All-Star Game on July 12. An exact return date has yet to be announced. 

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The Toronto Blue Jays and first baseman Justin Smoak came to terms on a two-year contract extension with an option for the 2019 campaign Saturday.

According to Barry Davis of Sportsnet, the deal will pay Smoak $4.125 million in each of the first two years, and the third-year option is worth $6 million. There is also a $250,000 buyout included in the pact.