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May 13, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Aaron Hill leaps in the air after throwing to first to complete the double play after forcing out Washington Nationals base runner Jayson Werth in the sixth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals rumors: Interested in Aaron Hill trade?

Trade rumors: Padres need to be overwhelmed to trade Ian Kennedy

Hunter Pence gives Phillie Phanatic CPR (Video)

Jason Heyward shows slick moves in avoiding tag (Video)

Jul 10, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Jon Lester (31) pitches against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports

No more contract talks for Red Sox and Jon Lester until after season

Jul 7, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jonathan Papelbon (58) pitches in the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers to earn a save at Miller Park. The Phillies beat the Brewers 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Jonathan Papelbon trade rumors: Phillies options running out

Apr 2, 2014; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks assistant general manager Alan Houston (left) and recording artist Biz Markie pose for a photo before a game against the Brooklyn Nets at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Biz Markie throws out first pitch at A’s game (Video)

Jul 18, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard (6) prepares for an at bat against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Phillies rumors: Ryan Howard to be released?

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Masahiro Tanaka still dealing with elbow discomfort

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Ryan Howard will cede playing time at first base to other options

Jun 11, 2014; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Jon Jay (19) on deck to bat against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Tampa Bay Rays defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Cardinals’ Jon Jay strikes out after taking ball four (Video)

Jun 27, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (4) gets ready in the dugout for the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Yadier Molina leaves crackers at the plate for brother Jose (Video)

Rangers trade Joakim Soria to Tigers for Jake Thompson, Corey Knebel

Jul 13, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Nationals relief pitcher Aaron Barrett (30) and catcher Jose Lobaton (59) celebrate win against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The Nationals defeated the Phillies, 10-3. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Nationals, Rockies engage in National Anthem standoff

Jul 22, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Washington Nationals left fielder Ryan Zimmerman (11) reacts after getting injured running out a single in the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Nationals place Ryan Zimmerman on 15-day disabled list

June 24, 2014; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Diego Padres center fielder Cameron Maybin (24) scores on a ground out by right fielder Will Venable (25, not pictured) against the San Francisco Giants during the fifth inning at AT&T Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Cameron Maybin releases statement on suspension, blames ADD medication

May 8, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; Houston Astros relief pitcher Chad Qualls (50) pitches in the ninth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Houston won 6-2. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Tigers rumors: Chad Qualls trade inquiries made

Jul 7, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; San Diego Padres center fielder Cameron Maybin (24) hits a ground rule double in the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Cameron Maybin suspended 25-games for positive drug test

May 14, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros relief pitcher Tony Sipp (29) pitches during the seventh inning against the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Tony Sipp trade rumors: Braves, Angels, Orioles interested

Aug 4, 2013; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; San Francisco Giants left fielder Jeff Francoeur (23) talks with San Francisco Giants catcher Guillermo Quiroz (12) in the dugout against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Jeff Francoeur falls victim to another elaborate prank (Video)

Jul 5, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; MLB umpire Mark Carlson (6) cleans off home plate during the game between the Detroit Tigers and the Tampa Bay Rays at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Home plate umpire gets hit in the nuts by a pitch (GIF)

Jun 9, 2014; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Houston Astros center fielder Dexter Fowler (21) smiles after scoring a run against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Dexter Fowler rumors: Giants, Red Sox have trade interest?

July 12, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Diego Padres third baseman Chase Headley (7) hits a single in the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Chase Headley is a perfect acquisition for the Yankees

Oct 10, 2012; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Reds fans watch from the upper deck in the seventh inning against the San Francisco Giants in game four of the 2012 NLDS at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Fan gets genitals crunched by turnstile at Reds, Brewers game (Video)

Jul 12, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Minnesota Twins designated hitter Kendrys Morales (17) hits a two run RBI double in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Twins rumors: Minnesota open to trading Kendrys Morales

Jul 20, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum (55) throws during the third inning against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Tim Lincecum earns first career save in 14 inning marathon

Jun 13, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Jim Johnson (45) pitches the ball against the New York Yankees during the ninth inning at O.co Coliseum. The New York Yankees defeated the Oakland Athletics 7-0. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Jim Johnson rumors: Oakland A’s, Miami Marlins talk trade

Jul 14, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; A general view as a rainbow appears in the first round during the 2014 Home Run Derby the day before the MLB All Star Game at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Numbers-wise, 2014 MLB All Star Game was a big success