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Los Angeles has had a solid season so far, leading the NL West, but there is room to grow ahead of another World Series run. Most notably, The Dodgers' bullpen needs a boost, as offseason acquisitions Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates have not performed to expectations, creating a hole in the pitching staff.
Phillies starter Cristopher Sánchez had given up just six runs in his last 44 1/3 innings when he took the mound at Rate Field on Monday night. He had allowed only four runs over four starts in the entire month of July.
Even now, the possibility of the Seattle Mariners pulling off a trade for Luis Robert Jr. might not sound especially appetizing. In fact, it might even be downright repulsive. It's a notion that has been floated in the past, including by MLB insider ...