The Seattle Mariners exit the All-Star break holding the second wild card and in a prime position to add to their roster as the trade deadline approaches.

Tigers relievers rank last in baseball in swinging strike rate (9.1 percent), which measures the percentage of pitches that generate whiffs. Right-hander Will Vest is the only arm consistently striking out hitters at an above-average clip.

The Denver Nuggets have "no concerns" about Jonas Valančiūnas reporting to the team, according to executive vice president Ben Tenzer (h/t DNVR Nuggets' Brendan Vogt).

Some predictions are bolder than others. Here's what our writers are seeing ahead of the July 31 MLB trade deadline.

The International Monetary Fund warned on Friday that risks related to trade tensions continue to cloud the global economic outlook and uncertainty remains high despite some increased trade and improved financial conditions.

When U.S. President Donald Trump met five African leaders in Washington this month, his lack of familiarity with the continent was on display. He praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai’s English — Liberia’s official language — and gestured at another leader to wrap up remarks.

Italian Finance Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said he’s concerned about potential damage to European economies from trade tensions and the weakening of the US dollar.

Pakistan said it held productive trade talks with the U.S. in Washington on Friday to advance economic cooperation, according to a statement from the South Asian country's finance ministry.

China's Ministry of State Security says it is cracking down on alleged smuggling of rare earths materials that it says threaten national security.

With 67 games left, the Orioles must play at an incredible pace to make the playoffs. A selloff at the trade deadline seems more likely.