If you’re just tuning in, it looks like today’s hot rumor is going to be the Cubs reportedly claiming Cole Hamels off of waivers from the Phillies. I wrote about it earlier this morning, and why, although the Cubs are extremely unlikely to actually get Hamels right now, this is a really good signal for the future.
Chris Young on his 10th win: "Wins are so far beyond a pitcher's control. … One day the media will stop evaluating us on that."
— Ryan Divish (@RyanDivish) August 6, 2014