Good morning everyone! Today is an off-day which means the league gets a break from the Mariners crushing their hopes and dreams. I think it's only fair to give them a rest. In the meantime, here's what's happening in baseball:
- Joaquin Benoit looks ready to return to action soon.
- Eno Sarris talks about something Taijuan Walker has improved on.
- Andrelton Simmons will be out a while and will require thumb surgery.
- The Angels have acquired infielder Brendan Ryan to fill their shortstop vacancy.
- The Angels also acquired pitcher Jhoulys Chacin.
- The Cubs might be flawless, writes Dave Cameron.
- Max Scherzer had a crazy impressive outing last night.
- MLB Daily Dish takes a look at some of the top trade candidates for the summer.
- The Nationals signed Stephen Strasburg to a huge extension.
- Noah Syndergaard had a ridiculous game too, but for different reasons.
- August Fagerstrom thinks Strasburg deserves more credit.
- Bryce Harper has been suspended for one game for an altercation with an umpire.
- Raul Mondesi has been suspended for 50 games for PED use.
- Perhaps we should give KBO hitters more credit, writes Dave Cameron.