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Good morning everyone! Here's the latest from around the league:
- Lloyd McClendon recently spoke about what he expects concerning September call-ups.
- Shannon Drayer talks about what the Mariners have to do to reach the playoffs.
- U.S.S. Mariner discusses the playoffs and the M's chances of winning a championship in the latest podcast.
- David Schoenfeld of ESPN SweetSpot ranks the best bullpens in the majors.
- The Los Angeles Times ranks the best ballparks in the majors.
- Jeff Sullivan at Fangraphs takes a look at how the postseason picture has changed after the non-waiver deadline.
- South Korea won the Little League World Series.
- Geovany Soto has been traded to the A's.
- Shin-Soo Choo is out for the season.
- Sean Doolittle of the A's has been placed on the DL.
- Bless You Boys thinks Ian Kinsler should be more disciplined.
- Grant Brisbee re-visits the Red Sox/Dodgers blockbuster that sent Adrian Gonzalez to Los Angeles.
- Mike Petriello of Fangraphs discusses the rise of Lucas Duda.
- Kiley McDaniel of Fangrahs gives a scouting report on new Red Sox outfielder Rusney Castillo.
- Dave Cameron proposes another interesting MLB rule change.