Lookout Linkage, 8/26/14

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.