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It took less than three weeks for Elly De La Cruz, a Cincinnati Reds infielder, to establish himself, and his team, as a force to be reckoned with in the N.L. Central.

The league suspended Isaiah Rodgers and Rashod Berry of the Indianapolis Colts and Demetrius Taylor, a free agent, for at least a full season. A fourth player received a six-game penalty for betting on other sports.

Jason Shebilske presents MLB FAAB Factor, with top waiver wire pickups for the midway point of the season. One of the leaders is Mr. Perfecto Domingo German, who is still a free agent in too many leagues. Visit RotoWire.com for the FULL article.

Gregg Berhalter’s first matches in his return as USMNT coach will be exhibitions against Uzbekistan and Oman in September.