The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 723 – News and Notes; Aug. SP Rankings
8/6/19
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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS/INJURIES/RUMORS
- Josh Bell getting a rest (1:20)
- Jose Leclerc returns to closer role (7:43)
- Kolby Allard debuting Friday (8:00)
- Alex Verdugo to IL (11:20)
- Tony Gonsolin deals (13:40)
- Yonny Chirinos out a month-plus (18:15)
- Isan Diaz called up (22:25)
- Kevin Gausman and Brad Boxberger claimed by CIN (24:55)
- Joe Panik DFA’d (29:07)
- Tim Beckham suspended for PEDs (30:49)
SP RANKING CHATTER
- Zac Gallen (34:25)
- Aaron Sanchez (36:39)
- Noah Syndergaard, James Paxton, J.A. Happ (38:11)
- Masahiro Tanaka (43:34)
- Brendan McKay (45:15)
- Matthew Boyd (46:48)
- Rick Porcello/Elieser Hernandez (48:28)
- Dallas Keuchel/Julio Teheran (50:50)
- Jordan Lyles (52:25)
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