Lookout Linkage, 7/3/16

Good morning everyone! The Mariners are going for the four-game sweep today to head into the holiday. Here's what you need to know before the series finale:

• Andrew Heaney will get Tommy John surgery and might be out until 2018.
• Alex Rodriguez might be at the end of his rope, writes Jeff Sullivan.
• Mark Polishuk tries to find a home for Ryan Braun.
• Dave Cameron gives his American League selections for the All-Star Game.
• Grant Brisbee gives his thoughts on the Save America's Pastime Act.
• Jeff Gray reveals how Coastal Carolina won the College World Series despite not being a traditional powerhouse.
• Some scary news in baseball as Phillies prospect Matt Imhof lost an eye.
• The Red Sox violated the international signing system and will not be allowed to sign any international free agents.
• The Marlins have picked up reliever Fernando Rodney in a trade with San Diego.
• Madison Bumgarner will not be allowed to participate in the Home Run Derby.
• The Dodgers made a swap with the Braves to acquire starter Bud Norris.