11:05 a.m.: Despite a 52-53 record and a 5 1/2-game deficit in the National League East, the Nationals have decided not to sell at the trade deadline, according to ESPN’s Buster Olney. That thwarts Boston’s pursuit of reliever Kelvin Herrera.
10:54 a.m.: The Cardinals appear to be getting prospects from the Rays in exchange for Pham.
10:52 a.m.: Things are starting to heat up…
10:50 a.m.: We have a deal! The St. Louis Cardinals are trading outfielder Tommy Pham to the Tampa Bay Rays, according to Yahoo Sports’ Jeff Passan.
10:38 a.m.: …