The Chicago Cubs desperately need starting pitching but are strong suitors for Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suárez.

When it comes to the best hitters reported to be available before this year's Trade Deadline on July 31, there's D-backs third baseman Eugenio Suárez \-\- and there's everybody else. Despite a strong résumé that includes six 30-homer seasons,

A Twins utilityman might make more sense than Arizona's third baseman, plus notes on other deadline options and Cam Smith's recent slide.

Ryan McMahon has been traded from the Colorado Rockies to the New York Yankees for two prospects. The Yankees have been rumored to be the hottest team after Diamondbacks slugging third baseman Eugenio Suarez.

Ranger Suárez has a great game and strikes out eight batters over 5 2/3 innings pitched as he earns his eighth win of the season