Rays News:

• Today has the potential to be a huge day in Rays trade rumors and speculation as the Rays are off, traveling to Los Angeles (whom have a strong interest in Rays starting pitching), and the Aroldis Chapman deal being completed could cause a domino effect on the trade market
• Erasmo Ramirez on the pitch that won the game yesterday for Oakland, plus injury updates
• Steve Pearce had the unfortunate pleasure of being caught in the dugout bathroom on live television during Saturday’s game

Around the League:

• The Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees are on the verge of completing a massive deal that’d send Aroldis Chapman to Chicago


• Mike Piazza and Ken Griffey Jr are officially members of the Hall of Fame as the induction ceremony was held yesterday afternoon
• The Houston Astros have promoted a top prospect, star of the Futures’ Game, Alex Bregman
• The Toronto Blue Jays designated Drew Storen for assignment
• After being sent home for cutting up several White Sox retro uniforms (still can’t believe this is actually a thing that happened), Chris Sale has been suspended five games by the team
• Also in WhiteSoxville, the players protested the Mariners new policy for clubhouse dues by not tipping the clubbies