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The Houston Astros dealt the Arizona Diamondbacks another crushing loss on Tuesday, July 22, despite strong pitching from lefty Eduardo Rodriguez.

The numbers determined that they should be a losing team. But with zero expectations, a completely average roster, and a little bit of luck, the 2007 Diamondbacks were the top team in the National League.

Sound defense has been a hallmark for the Astros this season. They showed that once again at several key junctures in Tuesday's win over the Diamondbacks.

From the contenders to the rebuilders, here's what every front office is thinking ahead of the July 31 deadline.

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It wasn’t an ideal start to the second half of the season for the Detroit Tigers, who lost two out of three games to the Texas Rangers.