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CLOSE USA TODAY Sports’ Bob Nightengale breaks down how players and teams fared at the MLB trade deadline. USA TODAY Washington Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy (20) celebrates after hitting a three-run home run during the third inning against the New York Mets at Nationals Park.(Photo: Tommy Gilligan, USA TODAY Sports) The New York Mets were considered one of the losers of MLB’s trade deadline day.  And then they played an actual game.  The Mets were obliterated by the Nationals, 25-4, on Tuesday night in Washington. Steven Matz, a pitcher many…

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CLOSE USA TODAY Sports’ Bob Nightengale breaks down how players and teams fared at the MLB trade deadline. USA TODAY After three consecutive seasons over more than 200 innings and an ERA below 4.07, Chris Archer has a 4.31 ERA in 96 innings this season.(Photo: Kim Klement, USA TODAY Sports) An extremely busy trade deadline came and went Tuesday with 13 deals getting done on the final day.  The balance of power in the American and National Leagues may not have been affected greatly, but several teams made clear their…

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CLOSE USA TODAY Sports’ Bob Nightengale breaks down how players and teams fared at the MLB trade deadline. USA TODAY In deciding to focus on making the playoffs, the Nationals chose not to trade Bryce Harper, who’s a free agent at the end of the season.(Photo: Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY Sports) While their two main NL East competitors made significant additions at Tuesday’s trade deadline, the Washington Nationals chose not to deal star outfielder Bryce Harper and made only one minor move. While general manager Mike Rizzo said a few…

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