On the latest Ballpark Dimensions Podcast, MLB.com's Matt Meyers and Mike Petriello discuss the Angels trading for Lucas Giolito, the decision to keep Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers trades for Amed Rosario and Kiké Hernández and much more.
Below is a look at the key topics they touched on this week.
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Angels: They're all in
The Angels took Ohtani off the trade market and traded for Giolito and Reynaldo López on Wednesday, signaling that they're all in this year.
Dodgers: Could small trades be the difference?
With a three-game lead in the NL West, the Dodgers could benefit from their small trades for Rosario and Hernández.
Cubs, Padres, D-backs, Marlins and Mariners: Buyers or Sellers?
Meyers and Petriello discuss the pros and cons of each team “going for it” at the Deadline.
Brewers: Yelich's impact on the NL Central-leading Brewers
Yelich is back, and the Brewers appear on course for a division crown.
Phillies: The former first-rounder impacting the Phillies bullpen
Here’s how Jeff Hoffman went from first-round “bust” to a big part of Philly’s bullpen.
Astros: Chas McCormick's similarity to Rickey Henderson
McCormick has something unique in common with Henderson and is also the unsung hero of Houston’s offense.