Sometimes it’s not how you start, or how you finish. In baseball, the last two weeks of July can carry as much weight as any stretch of the entire calendar.

The MLB trade deadline is now less than 10 days away, so it should only be a matter of time before rumors start turning into action.

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He went seven innings, allowing three runs on six hits with three strikeouts and just one walk. He allowed just two hits after the second inning, induced two crucial double plays, and threw 78 pitches. It was the fourth time a Rockies starter has gone seven innings this season and the first since Germán Márquez on May 22.

Teams are showing interest in Cardinals lefty Steven Matz, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis is also likely to at least consider offers for righty relievers Ryan Helsley and Phil Maton.

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The Minnesota Twins are finally seeing a healthy season from superstar outfielder Byron Buxton, and it's been quite a sight to see.