The Los Angeles Dodgers are hoping that recent MLB history repeats itself.
The Dodgers pulled off the biggest move of the trade season when they acquired superstar shortstop Manny Machado from the Baltimore Orioles one day after the All-Star Game.
The Dodgers gave up a package of five minor-league prospects to get Machado. Those players include Rylan Bannon, Yusniel Díaz, Dean Kremer, Zach Pop and Breyvic Valera.
A year ago, the Houston Astros acquired right-handed starter Justin Verlander prior to the trade deadline, and his arrival in the Astros lockerroom helped that team capture the 2017 World Series.