MLB trends: Edwin Díaz's struggles, Yordan Alvarez's chance at history and a black hole for the Diamondbacks

CBS Sports•Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 12:45 PM•2 min read

Here's what's going on around the league after the trade deadline and as playoff races begin to heat up

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