What a wild week.
As the countdown to the July 31 Major League Baseball trade deadline continues, one name stands above every other: Manny Machado.
The Baltimore Orioles superstar is the prize in this year’s trade market, and could be the best position player ever dealt at the trade deadline. As you’d expect, interest is intense to acquire the services of a player headed for the free-agent market after the season.
Here’s a recap of the news and rumors of the week—including big interest from the Yankees and Phillies.