#player-acquisition

#player-acquisition

"Obviously [Howard] knows the guy, and everything was very positive between Juwan, who knows him and speaks highly and positively about him," Fernández said. "We also have our scouting department that knew [him]. ... We were very high on him during the draft, and it was an opportunity to bring him in. So you put all that together, and that's the reason why he's here."

Nathaniel Lowe joins the Boston Red Sox after being designated for assignment by the Nationals. He is expected to bolster a first-base lineup with uncertainty due to Triston Casas' injury.

Fantasy managers have an opportunity to significantly improve their rosters before the August 15 trade deadline, making a strong final push for championships.

"We're looking for guys with stuff, you know, guys that have performed well... a combination of both is really where our focus was. We feel like we got several guys that have that. Eriq Swan, a really big guy with big stuff, strikes a lot of guys out, has velocity, can spin the ball..."

"Unfortunately, though, I think many Raptors fans can attest that their franchise has long struggled to generate even a slight sense of genuine attraction in free agency or other blockbuster summer transactions."

While a deal between the Cubs and White Sox this season likely wouldn't match the Jose Quintana and Craig Kimbrel trades of yesteryear, it still could help the Cubs solidify their postseason ahead of the postseason.

Hollins should help address two of the biggest problems that have plagued the unit: playmaking ability on the perimeter and veteran leadership.

We have a lot of really good football players [now], but I don't think that where we are now as a roster is going to change the focus of our draft strategy.