July 2015

http://gty.im/469630534 The Chicago Cubs acquired relief pitcher Tommy Hunter from the Baltimore Orioles for AAA outfielder Junior Lake. Hunter was the 54th overall pick of the 2007 MLB Draft by the Texas Rangers. He made his debut in 2008 and has played for the Rangers and Orioles over the course of his 8-year career. He was a starter until the…

http://gty.im/477318394 The Texas Rangers get Sam Dyson from Miami Marlins for AAA catcher Tomas Telis and AA pitcher Cody Ege. Dyson was drafted in the 4th round of the 2010 MLB Draft by the Toronto Blue Jays and made his debut in 2012. He has a career 3.87 ERA in 82 appearances in 4 seasons. His fastball averages over 95 miles per hour. The…

Beijing Named Host for 2022 Winter Olympics http://gty.im/482506688 The Chinese delegation leapt to their feet inside the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center as IOC President Thomas Bach revealed that Beijing had won the vote cast to determine the host city for the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Winter Games. Voting was held by secret ballot…

http://gty.im/482202050 The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired center fielder Ben Revere from the Philadelphia Phillies for Jimmy Cordero and Alberto Tirado. Revere was drafted by the Minnesota Twins with the 28th overall pick in the 2007 MLB Draft and made his debut in 2010. The Blue Jays will be his 3rd team. A career .292 hitter with 169 stolen…