Rutschman, Arráez, Ray and Mize Lead Deadline Deals

On this episode of Yesterday in Sports, Chris Horwedel breaks down an extraordinary MLB trade deadline led by Boston’s deal for Adley Rutschman, Philadelphia adding Luis Arráez and San Diego strengthening its rotation with Robbie Ray and Casey Mize.

The baseball section also covers the Cubs’ pitching overhaul, Houston’s trade for Daulton Varsho and Cleveland’s additions of Jo Adell, Nathaniel Lowe and Foster Griffin. Chris examines what each contender gained, the prospects moving in return and how the deals could affect the playoff race.

Monday’s MLB schedule includes Cardinals-Yankees, Cubs-Dodgers, Phillies-Nationals, Pirates-Brewers, Giants-Rangers, Blue Jays-Astros, Rays-Rockies and Diamondbacks-Padres.

In the WNBA, Kelsey Plum makes her Phoenix debut following a six-week injury absence. The episode also covers Mercury-Sky, Aces-Dream and Liberty-Storm as teams continue positioning themselves for the playoff race.

NFL news includes a significant training-camp injury for new Bears safety Coby Bryant and the unexpected retirement of Saints wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk.

Soccer coverage features Fulham signing Gonzalo García and César Palacios from Real Madrid, Chelsea adding veteran midfielder Jordan Henderson and Arsenal’s developing pursuit of Newcastle captain Bruno Guimarães.

The show closes at the Washington tennis tournament, where Alexandra Eala faces Jessica Pegula in the women’s final and Taylor Fritz meets Rafael Jódar for the men’s championship.

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