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After his scoreless 9th inning on Wednesday, which was his first big league action in five years, Evan Grant writes about Spencer Patton and the message behind his call-up.
Jamey Newberg says the Rangers could zig when everyone expects them to zag at the trade deadline, i.e. the Cole Hamels trade in 2015.
Jeff Wilson gives his thoughts on what the Rangers might do at #2.
MLB dot com’s Daniel Kramer notes a trend for each AL West team.
Pipeline lists a stacked minor league affiliate for all 30 Major League teams.