Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner, Dave Parker, and Dick Allen were officially enshrined into the Hall of Fame. Trade interest in Nolan Arenado has increased in recent days. Seth Lugo signed a two year extension with the Royals, removing him from being a potential trade chip for Kansas City.

The Atlanta Braves lose yet another starting pitcher, leaving them with more question marks than options for the time being

Kansas City has gone 26-28 at home and 52-55 overall. Royals pitchers have a collective 3.55 ERA, which ranks second in the majors. Atlanta has gone 19-34 on the road and 45-60 overall. The Braves have a 13-25 record in games decided by one run. The teams meet Tuesday for the second time this season.

The #Braves today acquired RHP Erick Fedde and cash considerations from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. To make room on the 40-man roster, Atlanta transferred RHP Grant Holmes to the 60-day injured list.

The official word is in on Atlanta Braves right-hander Grant Holmes. The team announced Sunday morning that he has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to right-elbow inflammation. In a corresponding move, right-hander Daysbel Hernández has been brought back up from Triple-A Gwinnett.

Holmes has been a perfectly fine back of the rotation starter for the Braves this season, as Ivan and myself predicted him to be an under-the-radar breakout candidate preseason. One could quibble with that,

The Rangers bullpen has been lights-out recently, allowing just 2 runs over their last 7 games with relievers like Hoby Milner (14 holds) and Robert Garcia (8 saves) providing lockdown late-inning support. Atlanta’s relief corps has shown signs of fatigue, with Rafael Montero struggling in yesterday’s meltdown eighth inning.