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The Chicago Cubs were already on the short list of MLB heavyweights.

If they prove the rumors true and acquire flamethrowing closer Aroldis Chapman, they'll tip the scales.

First, the rumor, courtesy of Jon Heyman of Today's Knuckleball:

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jorge Soler has surfaced as a potential name on the move heading toward the Aug. 1 non-waiver trade deadline.   

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COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Tears began flowing immediately. Like, we’re talking instantly. Hall of Fame inductions always are emotional. But this one, what a weepfest.

And it was absolutely, sniff, touching.

Careers often become sentimental journeys while we’re paying scant attention, whether you’re talking baseball, teacher or auto mechanic. The thing is, so many of us don’t even stop to realize it until you look up one day and the twilight is beginning to set in.

The San Diego Padres are not realistic contenders as the Aug. 1 non-waiver trade deadline approaches, and they are reportedly looking to trade catcher Derek Norris as part of a selling effort, per Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports.

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The Houston Astros turned to the minor leagues for some help with the stretch run approaching.

As the Atlanta Braves continue their long-term rebuild, Erick Aybar is among a few veterans the team may move before the Aug. 1 non-waiver trade deadline.

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Mike Piazza and Ken Griffey Jr. were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday in Cooperstown, New York. It was fitting that the pair would go in together, as they were two of the most captivating players in their generation.   

The Chicago Cubs announced shortstop Addison Russell suffered a left heel contusion Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers. It is uncertain when he will return to action.

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Fact: Seattle Mariners outfielder Nelson Cruz had seven RBI versus the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. He now has had at least seven RBI in a game with three different teams (Texas Rangers, Baltimore Orioles and Mariners).

The Arizona Diamondbacks have reportedly informed other teams that starting pitcher Shelby Miller is on the trade block amid the pitcher's struggles this season.

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Stewart Comments on Miller's Future

Monday, July 25

"We have been asked about [Miller]," Diamondbacks general manager Dave Stewart said to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. "Teams think we've given up on him, we haven't."