The Kansas City Royals acquired outfielder Randal Grichuk in a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Blue Jays Predicted to Land Diamondbacks Star Before MLB Trade Deadline originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

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The Philadelphia Phillies are getting closer to the MLB trade deadline, and so far, they have yet to make a splash. They have some clear needs despite being one of the best teams in the National League.

NYC Council Minority Leader Joann Ariola’s nephew Joe was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Major League Baseball Draft last week — and the longtime Mets fan is already switching her allegiances.

Andrew Heaney and five relievers combined on a four-hitter, Oneil Cruz hit his team-leading 17th home run and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-0 on Saturday night.

Garcia is a 25-year-old left-hand relief pitcher the Diamondbacks just acquired from the Seattle Mariners as part of a trade that sent Josh Naylor to Seattle. Arizona also acquired right-hand starter Ashton Izzi in the deal, but he is in High-A Hillsboro to start his Diamondbacks career.

The Arizona Diamondbacks will be playing the Athletics at their temporary home, a minor league ballpark in Sacramento, to kick off August. Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll will return to the site of his MLB call-up and the club will be in for a unique overall experience.