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Cubs Interested in Zach BrittonAfter dealing with a ruptured Achilles at the beginning of the season, Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton has since played in 15 games, accumulating four saves and an ERA just under 3.70 in that time.In the final year of his contract, the 30-year-old could be on the move from an Orioles squad that has been nothing short of abysmal this year [url=http://www.indiansfanproshop.com/authentic-cody-allen-jersey]http://www.indiansfanproshop.com/authentic-cody-allen-jersey[/url] , with a 28-69 record heading into the All-Star break and 39.5 games back of the AL East-leading Boston Red Sox.Now is the time for the Orioles to cut bait with some top talent and overhaul the roster, and they may have a buyer for Britton.According to Bruce Levine of670 The Score,that team could be the 55-38 Chicago Cubs, though the article noted there are eight other contending teams vying for his services.As Levine reported, the Cubs have had a solid bullpen through this point in the season, though adding Britton would make it even more formidable for another NL Central title.If the Cubs can pull it off, they'll have Britton along with Brandon Morrow, Steve Cishek and Pedro Strop.That would make for an incredibly daunting quartet and that doesn't even include Carl Edwards Jr. Nationals 'Eyeing' Nathan EovaldiThis nugget was a little surprising.According to Marc Topkin of theTampa Bay Times,the Washington Nationals are reportedly "eyeing" Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi.In nearly 125 innings of work, the 28-year-old has mustered up a 9-8 record with an ERA of 4.76.While those numbers aren't appealing [url=http://www.indiansfanproshop.com/authentic-roberto-perez-jersey]Roberto Perez Jersey[/url] , what is even more head-scratching is that the Nationals rotation is a bit full, especially with Stephen Strasburg returning from the disabled list.However, it is possible he could replace Jeremy Hellickson or spot start here and there for Tanner Roark who has struggled as of late.Nick Cafardo of theBoston Globealso reported the Milwaukee Brewers and Atlanta Braves "among others" have also been interested in Eovaldi.The Rays are floating above .500, but being nine games out of a wild-card spot headed by the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners could be tough to compete with.If they get a solid enough offer, Eovaldi could be on the move from Florida.Manny Machado on the Verge of Being DealtThis is what makes the MLB trade deadline the best in all of the professional sports: One of the top players is expected to be on the move and soon.According to Roch Kubatko ofMid-Atlantic Sports Network,the Orioles don't have a deal done with the Philadelphia Phillies and the Los Angeles Dodgers and Brewers are still involved:Roch Kubatko masnRochMultiple sources say #orioles don鈥檛 have deal done with #phillies for Machado.#dodgers and #brewers also still involved. 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His previous career high was 40 innings last season.“This is kind of uncharted territory for him as far as innings limits and what he’s done with his stuff, so we’ll keep a very, very close eye on him,” Seattle manager Scott Servais told mlb.com after his last start. “You won’t see us extend his pitch count much at all.”Gonzales has struggled to put away Angels center fielder Mike Trout and shortstop Andrelton Simmons. Trout is 8-for-17 with a home run off Gonzales in his career and Simmons is 7-for-16.The Angels will counter with rookie right-hander Jaime Barria.Barria (10-9, 3.53 ERA) has been one of the biggest surprises for Los Angeles this season.After a hot start followed by a flat middle of the season, Barria found his groove again in August.He went 4-1 with a 1.82 ERA in six straight starts from Aug. 8 to Sept. 5. 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