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“The Rays, who appeared to be gathering momentum a month ago, are now just a game over .500, and given the organization's longstanding focus on maximizing the value of their players, some rival evaluators think they could now be considering dealing some pieces away,” wrote Olney.

The trade deadline season is just above the horizon, and the stove is starting to heat up as the Rays issued a trade to the Kansas City Royals. The Tampa Bay Rays have sent right-handed pitcher Joey Krehbiel to the Royals in exchange for cash considerations.

C HICAGO –– With the MLB trade deadline approaching on Thursday, the White Sox made a deal with the Tampa Bay Rays. Minor league infielder Tristan Gray is headed to Tampa in exchange for cash considerations, the White Sox announced.

There might be a new, tantalizing, and downright 'perfect' fit for Craig Breslow and the Boston Red Sox on the trade deadline market.

The direction the team will go and how much it will do still seem to be in play as Thursday’s deadline approaches.

The Chicago Cubs have led the National League Central division for a majority of the season. However, after posting a .500 record over their last 10 games, including a blowout loss against their crosstown rivals,