Analyst Matt Snyder ranked the Marlins at No. 15, noting, “Since June 19, the Marlins have lost just one series and that was to the best team in baseball (and, later, the Marlins beat the Brewers in a series). And you know what? It isn't out of the question for them to make the playoffs. What a run.”

The New York Yankees were trying to land Sandy Alcantara ahead of last week's trade deadline, but they weren't willing to pay the price.

Houston Astros outfielder Jesus Sanchez runs after hitting a double, bringing home Jeremy Pena in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Monday, Aug. 4, 2