Trade deadline drama, Piña stays hot, Stroman’s NYC kicks

Trade deadline reaction

Yasiel Puig and Franmil Reyes, now teammates in Cleveland, thanked their former fans and teams.

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Thank you for the support, love, respect and all the support in all this time we have been together. I love you very much. God bless you.

A post shared by @yasielpuig (@yasielpuig) on Jul 30, 2019 at 9:09pm PDT

Teams welcomed their new additions. Houston made the biggest headlines, acquiring Zack Greinke, Aaron Sanchez, Joe Biagini and Martín Maldonado. The Rays were also excited to bring in Jesús Aguilar from Milwaukee.

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H-Town stand up. ?

A post shared by Houston Astros (@astrosbaseball) on Jul 31, 2019 at 2:42pm PDT

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Y’all Rays fans need Jesús!

A post shared by Tampa Bay Rays (@raysbaseball) on Jul 31, 2019 at 1:24pm PDT

Gurriel keeps rolling

Yuli Gurriel hit .398 in July and finished the month with a 17-game hitting streak. His hot hitting earned him a new nickname.

Jalapiña ??️?#TakeItBack pic.twitter.com/o8JmLSK2VH
— Houston Astros (@astros) August 1, 2019

Ozuna working way back

The Cardinals didn’t make a major move at the deadline, but they hope to have Marcell Ozuna back in their lineup soon. He’s headed to Memphis on a rehab assignment.

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Big-time @cardinals slugger @thebigbear13ozuna is scheduled to begin an injury rehab assignment tonight at @autozonepark! Get $10 lower level tickets for tonight and tomorrow at the link in our bio. Offer ends at 5:00 on the day of each game.

A post shared by Memphis Redbirds (@memphisredbirds) on Jul 30, 2019 at 12:43pm PDT

Robert goes deep

White Sox prospect Luis Robert hit a monster home run Wednesday night. When will he be in Chicago?

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BREAKING: @luisrobertm56 is good at baseball...On the first pitch he saw, he went over the batter’s eye to give the Knights an early lead. #LaPantera #NextSox

A post shared by Charlotte Knights (@knightsbaseball) on Jul 31, 2019 at 6:16pm PDT

Pro Post of the Day

New city, new shoes for Marcus Stroman.

Fan Post of the Day

These young kids are representing Venezuela well. We love this team photo!

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#Repost @mlbvzla • • • • • • ¡NO LES GANA NADIE! ???? Venezuela volvió a ganar en el Latinoamericano Pre Infantil de Pequeñas y ahora deja marca de 4-0 @plbvcaciquemara . Hoy dejaron en el terreno (8-7) al anfitrión México con esta electrizante jugada. Pisa y corre desde tercera con elevado a primera base ???? . Con el resultado, los venezolanos avanzaron a las semifinales del torneo ?? . #ElVenezolanoPanamá #venezuela #caciquemara #beisbol #deportes Vía @elvenezolanop

A post shared by En la mira del Tigre (@miradeltigre) on Aug 1, 2019 at 5:33am PDT

OTD

2016 – The trade deadline was pushed back a day because July 31 fell on a Sunday. The Rangers acquired Carlos Beltrán from the Yankees.

2012 – Albert Pujols hit two home runs for the second consecutive day.

2011 – Asdrubal Cabrera hit a pair of two-run homers in Cleveland’s 9-6 win over Boston. The second homer was originally ruled a single until the decision is overturned by instant replay.

2007 – Alex Rodriguez was stuck at 499 career home runs. He went 0 for 4 to extend his hitless streak to 21 at bats since hitting his 499th long ball, tying his career worst.

2005 – Rafael Palmeiro was suspended for violating Major League Baseball’s steroids policy.

Happy birthday!

Kennys Vargas (b. 1990)
Aledmys Díaz (b. 1990)
Roenis Elías (b. 1988)
Freddy García (b. 1972)