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Although the July 31 non-waiver deadline has come and gone Cam Bedrosian Jersey , Major League Baseball's summer trade season will really end with Friday's waiver trade deadline.That's the last day for contenders to acquire players who will be eligible for the postseason. For that, we have a few last-minute trade predictions.We're only considering players who have passed through waivers and are thus eligible to be traded to any team. It's a relatively short list. The list of realistic trade candidates is even shorter.Nonetheless, here are five trades to watch out for.Francisco Liriano to the Mariners1 of 5Hannah Foslien/Getty ImagesAccording to Anthony Fenech of theDetroit Free Press,two prominent Detroit Tigers pitchers have cleared waivers: Jordan Zimmermann and Francisco Liriano.Between his expensive contract ($50 million remaining after 2018) and his inconsistent production, Zimmermann almost certainly isn't going anywhere. Liriano, on the other hand, is a $4 million rental who'll probably be on the move soon.The 34-year-old is far removed from his days as a top-of-the-rotation starter, and he's struggled with a 6.00 ERA in 11 appearances since returning from a hamstring strain.However, he offers versatility and an ability to slay left-handed batters. His .458 OPS against lefties is sixth-best among southpaws who've accumulated at least 90 left-on-left matchups.If nothing else, the Seattle Mariners are a probable fit for Liriano because general manager Jerry Dipoto is always a good bet to make a trade. Beyond that, their need for pitching depth is as strong now as it's been all season. That's partly because Zach Duke hasn't been the impact lefty the Mariners hoped he would be when they acquired him in July (8.10 ERA in 13 appearances).Liriano wouldn't single-handedly wipe out the Mariners' five-game deficit in the American League wild-card hunt. But it may be good enough for them that he can help.Jose Iglesias to the Phillies2 of 5Jason O. Watson/Getty ImagesAccording toFenech, Jose Iglesias is another Tiger who's cleared waivers.The 28-year-old is an affordable ($6.3 million) free-agent-to-be, and he's riding one of his better seasons onto the open market. His .704 OPS is solid by his standards, and ultimate zone ratinghas him as an elite defensive shortstop. Certainly, he's always looked the part to the eye test.Of course, most contenders are already set at shortstop. The Philadelphia Phillies are the only real exception. They've gotten fewer wins above replacement out of the position than any other team.Initially http://www.angelsfanproshop.com/authentic-zack-cozart-jersey , Scott Kingery and J.P. Crawford were the problem. Now it's Asdrubal Cabrera, who has just a .617 OPS since joining the team ahead of the non-waiver deadline.It's also a variation on a theme that Cabrera isn't much of a defensive presence at short. Per UZR and defensive runs saved, the position has been a black hole this season. Considering that Phillies pitchers tend to induce ground balls, that's well short of optimal.With Philadelphia having fallen behind in the National League East and wild-card races, it doesn't have much choice but to seek additional upgrades. As much as any other, Iglesias is one who can help.Curtis Granderson to the Astros3 of 5Brian Davidson/Getty ImagesThis could be the second straight August in which Curtis Granderson is traded to a contender. According to Robert Murray of The Athletic, the veteran outfielder has cleared waivers.Granderson's former stardom is long gone by now. But with a .765 OPS for the Toronto Blue Jays, he remains a productive hitter overall. As per usual, he's even better when he has the platoon advantage. He owns a .792 OPS opposite right-handers. And like Liriano and Iglesias, he's a cheap rental. He's pulling in only $5 million this year.The New York Yankees are the most noteworthy of the trade fits for Granderson. A reunion with the 37-year-old would bolster an outfield that sorely misses Aaron Judge.The Yankees may not go out of their way to acquire Granderson, however. They already have a playoff spot pretty well in hand. They can also count on Judge to return from his fractured wrist eventually.This could be the Houston Astros' cue to swoop in. They face a tall task in fending off the Oakland Athletics in the AL West race, so there's no time like the present to resolve their left field weakness. Inserting Granderson to platoon with Marwin Gonzalez would be a fine way to do so.Gio Gonzalez to the Brewers4 of 5Scott Taetsch/Getty ImagesThe Washington Nationals have already moved Matt Adams and Daniel Murphy. According to Jorge Castillo of theWashington Post, Gio Gonzalez, Matt Wieters and Ryan Zimmerman are three more veterans who've cleared waivers.Wieters and Zimmerman are more than likely staying put. For his part, Gonzalez's situation is complicated somewhat by his relatively expensive salary. He's earning $12 million in his final season before free agency.Still, Gonzalez has legit credentials. He's a two-time All-Star who was a sneaky Cy Young Award contender just last season. And while his ERA is up to 4.35 this year Blake Parker Jersey , it was 3.78 as recently as July 28.Quite a few contenders could use Gonzalez, 32, in their starting rotations. But no team seems more desperate for a starter than the Milwaukee Brewers.Although their rotation has pitched to a respectable 3.95 ERA, the Brewers lack anyone resembling a top-of-the-rotation starter. Hence why they've been a regular in trade rumors involving name-brand starters. PerJon Heyman of Fancred, their failed bid for Matt Harvey is only the latest.Assuming the Brewers are still game to make a move, they can't do any better than Gonzalez. He could only help them hold on to the NL's second wild-card spot.Andrew McCutchen to the Indians5 of 5Jim McIsaac/Getty ImagesIf a contender is keen on adding a former MVP for the stretch run, there's always Andrew McCutchen.The 31-year-old isn't the same player now that he was when he captured the 2013 NL MVP as a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates. But with the San Francisco Giants, he can still hit. He has a .771 OPS and 15 home runs overall and a .782 OPS and six homers since the All-Star break.According to Murray, McCutchen cleared waivers Aug. 22. Now it's just a question of who wants him and who's willing to pay at least a portion of what's remaining on his $14.75 million salary.Although there are a number of contenders that could use McCutchen's bat, the best fit for him is with the Cleveland Indians.Apart from Michael Brantley, Cleveland's outfield is a puzzle the team has been struggling to solve all season. So it goes now. Leonys Martin will miss the rest of the season recovering from a life-threatening bacterial infection. And while Melky Cabrera and Greg Allen have been playing well lately, it would be best if both were confined to part-time roles.Acquiring McCutchen would allow the Indians to make that change. He would also be another weapon for October. With just a 36-37 record outside the AL Central, the Indians need as many of those as they can get.Stats courtesy of Baseball Reference and FanGraphsand current through Sunday's games. CHICAGO (AP) — Cole Hamels loves pitching at Wrigley Field.No matter what the conditions are.Hamels tossed eight sparkling innings, Willson Contreras homered twice and the Chicago Cubs cooled off the short-handed Los Angeles Angels with a 5-1 victory Friday.With the wind blowing out at Chicago’s iconic ballpark, Anthony Rizzo and David Bote also connected to help Chicago win for the third time in four games on its first homestand of the year. While the Cubs had a solid day at the plate, Hamels limited the Angels to Albert Pujols’ second homer and four hits total.“Nobody would want to pitch today in their right minds. He’s just a competitive guy http://www.angelsfanproshop.com/authentic-zack-cozart-jersey ,” Cubs manager Joe Maddon said. “He loved coming over here last year. He wants to get back to the World Series and I think all those things you’re seeing in a performance like today. Setting a great example for the rest of the group.”Hamels (2-0) struck out six and walked none while improving to 5-2 with a 2.63 ERA in 12 career starts against the Angels. He also lowered his ERA in 13 starts at Wrigley to 1.61, the best such number for any player with at least 10 starts at the 105-year-old ballpark.“There’s just a serious comfort zone,” Hamels said. “To be able to have the type of crowds that I think I’ve been fortunate to be able to have with my starts here, even when I was a visiting team, there’s tremendous energy and I think that really plays a serious part in what I do.”The Angels had won six in a row. But they were once again without star center fielder Mike Trout, who missed his second straight game after he strained his right groin during the team’s last homestand.The two-time AL MVP visited Dr. Steve Yoon in Los Angeles, and general manager Billy Eppler said Trout will be re-evaluated on Sunday — taking him out of the Angels’ first trip to Wrigley since 2016.Pujols’ fourth-inning drive was his 57th homer in 183 career games against Chicago, second only to his 58 longballs against Houston. But the Angels were unable to overcome a rough outing for Tyler Skaggs (1-2), who surrendered three long home runs in his four innings.“Other than the home runs, I think he pitched very well, actually,” manager Brad Ausmus said. “The Cubs took advantage of a handful of mistakes and made him pay, but outside of those swings of the bat, I thought he was actually good.”After Kris Bryant singled with one out in the first, Rizzo drove Skaggs’ next pitch to the back of bleachers in right. Rizzo’s third homer of the season traveled 472 feet, according to Statcast.Contreras hit his fourth homer with two down Michael Saunders Jersey , making it 3-0 with a drive to left that made it to Waveland Avenue.“I thought like I was ready to go today,” Skaggs said. “Warm-up felt great, but I went out there and got touched up. It happens.”Bote added his first homer of the season in the fourth, and Contreras went deep again in the sixth. Contreras’ second homer of the day also reached the street beyond the wall in left.HE’S BACKThe Cubs paid tribute to Tommy La Stella with a pregame video in his return to Chicago after he was traded to Los Angeles in November. The 30-year-old infielder played for Chicago for four seasons, helping the Cubs win the World Series in 2016.“I had a lot of great times here with some really special people, so it’s cool to be back and play here,” La Stella said.La Stella pinch-hit for Skaggs in the fifth inning and lined out to center.TRAINER’S ROOMAngels: Ausmus said he thought Shohei Ohtani was going to hit off a machine Friday. The 2018 AL Rookie of the Year had Tommy John surgery last October.Ohtani has been taking batting practice for a couple weeks. “It’s a baby step up,” Ausmus said. The 24-year-old Ohtani isn’t expected to pitch this year, but he could return to the Angels’ lineup in May.Cubs: C Victor Caratini was placed on the 10-day injured list after a CT scan confirmed he broke a bone in his left hand during Thursday night’s victory over Pittsburgh. He is scheduled for surgery on Monday and is expected to be sidelined for four to six weeks. C Taylor Davis was recalled from Triple-A Iowa to take his place on the roster. … LHP Mike Montgomery (mild left lat strain) is scheduled for a bullpen session on Saturday. He likely will need at least one minor league rehab appearance before returning to the Cubs.UP NEXTRight-handers Chris Stratton and Kyle Hendricks get the ball on Saturday afternoon. Stratton (0-1, 6.48 ERA) picked up a no-decision in his second start for Los Angeles, allowing two runs in four-plus innings in the Angels’ 7-2 victory over Texas on Sunday. Hendricks (0-2, 6.48 ERA) struggled in each of his first two outings, yielding 18 hits in 8 1/3 innings.