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2015 MLB Waiver Trade Deadline: Grades for Notable Trades and Claims

There haven't been any blockbuster deals via waiver trade over the last month, but there have still been a handful of notable deals worth analyzing. Over the next few slides, that's exactly what we'll do with our 2015 MLB waiver trade deadline grades. 

Teams can only do so much after the July 31 trade deadline. It's much more difficult to get a deal done in August, which is a big reason why most of the trades made are smaller, need-based moves. 

MLB Power Rankings: An Updated Look at Where All 30 Teams Stand

With the calendar set to turn over to September, the stretch run of the 2015 MLB season has arrived, and it promises to be an exciting final month.

The Kansas City Royals are currently the only team with a division lead larger than 5.5 games, and 19 of the 30 teams around the league are currently within eight games of a playoff spot.

That being said, let's take an updated look at how all 30 clubs currently stack up.

When putting together this list, we considered the following factors:

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Top 10 Pickups for Week 22

As calendars shift to September, time is of the essence for fantasy baseball owners.

Managers can't afford to sit back and remain patient. If something is not working, react and make a change. That can involve adding a hot hand or locating a short-term upgrade based on upcoming matchups. 

Trayce and Klay Thompson: 'So Competitive' as Kids, Now Rivals for Pro Spotlight

If things continue as they are, and the rookie outfielder keeps hitting the bejeezus out of the baseball, NBA champion Klay and sibling Mychel soon will be known as Trayce Thompson's brothers.

"That's what my dad says all the time," Trayce Thompson, Chicago White Sox rookie outfielder, says with a chuckle. "He's already known as Klay's dad now.

"When we were growing up, we were known as Mychal Thompson's sons. Now, my mom and dad are known as Klay's parents."

Young Giants Fan Can't Believe He Didn't Catch Foul Ball


A young San Francisco Giants fan was shocked he didn't grab a foul ball that came his way during the team's game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. 

Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: MLB DraftKings Bargain Buys, Sleepers for August 30

All but one game on a packed Sunday Major League Baseball schedule is a matinee. That means a ton of options for DraftKings players. There's only so much salary to go around, so it's easy to get overwhelmed in this situation. 

We can't go big on every selection. You're going to need to find some sleepers and bargain options. Here are five for Sunday's schedule, including a low-cost pitcher to watch on the mound.

 

Josh Tomlin, SP ($5,600)

Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: MLB DraftKings Strategy, Primer for August 30

Does anyone else feel like this was the fantasy football draft weekend of the summer? I'm in three leagues, and all three of my drafts were this weekend.

What's the deal? Football is still 11 days away. I don't want to have to shift my focus from baseball to football yet. Hopefully you don't either. Let's jump right into today's baseball primer. 

 

Nathan Eovaldi ($7,400) at Braves

The 2015 MLB All-Breakout Team with 1 Month to Go

The 2015 MLB season has had no shortage of breakout stars.

Whether it's Kyle Schwarber mashing home runs, Carlos Martinez and Hector Santiago developing into dependable starters or Joe Panik and Matt Duffy solidifying the San Francisco Giants lineup, plenty of players have become important contributors out of relative obscurity. 

Fan Dies After Falling from Upper Deck at Turner Field

Play between the Atlanta Braves and New York Yankees was overshadowed by a scary incident Saturday night when a fan fell from the upper deck at Turner Field and landed on the concrete behind home plate, according to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch.

Cameraman Gets Hit with Home Run Ball, Isn't Fazed and Throws Up a Flex


A cameraman got hit with a home run ball during the Baltimore Orioles-Texas Rangers game Friday night. But don't worry, he was not fazed. 

During the bottom of the fifth inning, Rangers catcher Chris Gimenez cranked a solo shot to center field to break a 1-1 tie, hitting the poor cameraman right in the arm. The warrior flinched, and then he graced us with a flex. 

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