5 Biggest Takeaways from This Week’s MLB Action
July 26, 2013 · Brandon Croce · Jump to comments
Article Source: Bleacher Report - New York Yankees
It has been an interesting first full week back since the All-Star break in MLB, both on and off the field.
The Dodgers continue their meteoric rise to the top of the NL West while the Washington Nationals wish they could have a do-over in the NL East.
The MLB Hot Stove got fired up a little earlier than normal as the Cubs and Rangers pulled off the first big trade around the deadline with Matt Garza sent to Texas. The big story over the next few days will certainly be the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline, which could have a big impact on the playoff races that have already started to take shape.
Here then are the five biggest headlines to take away from a busy week around Major League Baseball.
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