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MLB Trade Rumors: Hottest Weekend Waiver Wire Buzz

As of August 30, 16 major league teams either hold a playoff spot or are within 6.5 games of one and could be looking to improve their playoff chances by making a waiver-wire deal by tomorrow's deadline to add players who will be eligible for a playoff roster.

Eleven August trades have happened thus far:

Blueprint to Pulling off a Big September Pennant-Race Comeback

"It gets late early out here."

Hall of Famer and noted wordsmith Yogi Berra wasn't talking about September baseball when he uttered the above, one of his many famous sayings, but he could have been.

Is Jose Fernandez on His Way to Becoming MLB's Right-Handed Clayton Kershaw?

In a season filled with great pitching performances by rookies, Jose Fernandez's stands head and shoulders above the rest. It is also eerily similar to what Clayton Kershaw did in his first year with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

What Cuban Signing Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez Can Bring to the Phillies

More than a month after reports surfaced that Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez had reached a lucrative, multi-year deal with the Philadelphia Phillies, a deal between Gonzalez and the team has finally—

Chicago White Sox: 3 Positions That Need to Be Addressed This Offseason

Let's face it, at this point many Chicago White Sox fans have turned their attention elsewhere as their team is just playing out the remainder of the 2013-14 season.

For many Chicago fans this means their attention has now turned to the Bears and the upcoming football season.

And who can blame them?  After all, Chicago is still a Bears town and neither baseball team has done much to sway that opinion this season.

Minnesota Twins: Are Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau Headed for the Hall of Fame?

Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau are two players who will be prominently featured in the history of the Minnesota Twins. Each has won an MVP award, but together they've been vital cogs in what has been a banner period for the franchise, with six division championships in nine years during the 2000s.

Projecting Whether Cincinnati Reds Players Can Make the Hall of Fame

The Cincinnati Reds are fighting for a spot in the 2013 MLB postseason, but here's a look at the chances that Joey Votto and other current members of the team wind up in Cooperstown some day.

Most of the players on the team still have plenty of years left in their careers, but a few are nearing the end of their careers. 

Cincinnati has plenty of talent on its roster. Many players have already entered the record book, and there are many bright years ahead for the team.

Why 12-Year Bryce Harper Contract Would Be Franchise Suicide for the Nationals

Scott Boras is at it again, and this time it concerns Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper.

According to Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post, Boras has laid out a case for a 12-year contract extension for Harper:

Can the Blue Jays Ever Reach Max Potential with John Gibbons Managing Them?

The 2013 season has been disappointing for the Toronto Blue Jays. With the acquisitions of R.A. Dickey and Jose Reyes, among others, many thought the Blue Jays would contend for a division title.

However, Toronto has failed to meet expectations this year. Instead, they've had one setback after another.

Still, it's been announced that manager John Gibbons will return for 2014.

Are Lefty Specialists Significantly Better Than Traditional Setup Men?

In this age of the 12-man bullpen, Major League Baseball teams scour the ends of the earth trying to find relievers who are capable of getting anyone out. One of the most coveted relievers is the left-handed specialist who can enter a late-game situation and get the big-bopping lefty out. 

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