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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.

With first baseman Wil Myers in the midst of his first All-Star season, both he and the San Diego Padres are reportedly open to working out a long-term contract.

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New York Yankees starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi is reportedly generating interest from multiple teams ahead of the Aug. 1 trade deadline.

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You can't predict baseball.

Well, not with that attitude.

MLB resumed action Friday, starting the unofficial second half to 2016. Sure, every team has played more than 81 games, but the four-day reprieve created the feel of a fresh beginning.

The trade market opened in earnest Thursday when the Boston Red Sox acquired left-handed starter Drew Pomeranz.

It marked the beginning of what should be a competitive July trade season with several teams remaining in the playoff hunt.

While the Pomeranz trade affects the American League East race, this week featured a slew of storylines that could impact the postseason hopes of several organizations.

Want a look into how this week may have shaped October baseball?

It's not about the fit. It's about the talent.

Don't worry about how the Houston Astros will fit all of their good infielders into the lineup. Worry about the fact they have so many good players in the first place.

Washington Nationals All-Star ace Stephen Strasburg went eight innings during Friday night's 5-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, allowing one earned run and just three hits while striking out six to improve to 13-0 on the season.

Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz may be headed for retirement after the 2016 season, but his thoughts about the future of the team's roster could land him in hot water with MLB. 

After recently being declared a free agent by Major League Baseball, Cuban star Yulieski Gourriel has agreed to terms on a contract with the Houston Astros. 

Per MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez, Gourriel's agreement with the Astros is for $47.5 million over five years.