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http://gty.im/482192114 The MLB non-waiver trade deadline has come and gone and it is time to look at what happened. There were 37 trades between July 23 and July 31. Big names are changing places, some teams solidified their playoff hopes, and some teams are building their futures. Here are the 5 boldest moves leading up to the trade deadline.…

http://gty.im/479988044 The Houston Astros made the first trade in the days leading up to the trade deadline when they acquired starting pitcher Scott Kazmir from the Oakland A’s for minor league pitcher Daniel Mengden and minor league catcher Jacob Nottingham. Kazmir joins the team that he grew up watching and gives the Astros a true 1-2 punch…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNkpbZ_c3j8 This installment of Manny and Beck's MLB Podcast is hosted by Jason (in place of Manny) and Julian Beck. Follow them on Twitter! Jason Beck: @jjbeck22 Julian Beck: @BeckAtCha Don't forget to check out our sponsor, CuztomBobbleheads, on Instagram and Facebook!

Article by Alexandro H. Zatarain and Manuel Alcala In 1985, Billboard's Hot-100 Song was "Careless Whisper" by Wham! Dan Marino and Joe Montana faced each other in Super Bowl XIX, the 49ers being the eventual champs. MLB champions? The Kansas City Royals. It also happened to be the last year the franchise had made it to the playoffs. It's…