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A look at whats happening all around the majors Saturday:---DARVISH RETURNSYu Darvish makes his second return from injury this season when the slumping Rangers face the Cubs at Wrigley Field. Darvish has been sidelined since June 8 because of right shoulder pain, but is coming off two minor league rehab appearances. Hes 2-0 with a 2.87 ERA in three outings after a late start to his season following 2015 Tommy John surgery. The Japanese right-hander is expected to throw 85-90 pitches for AL West-leading Texas, which has dropped eight of 10.BUC IS BACKPirates ace Gerrit Cole (5-4) comes off the disabled list to start in Washington. The 25-year-old righty hasnt pitched since June 10 because of a strained right triceps. Cole, fourth in NL Cy Young Award voting last year, didnt know if there would be any limitations on him in his first start back. Im just excited to not sit on the sidelines all of the time, he said. Im sure theyll take it inning by inning, see how the game is unfolding. To open a spot in the rotation, Pittsburgh moved struggling lefty Jonathon Niese to the bullpen Friday.HOUSTON, WE HAVE A WINNER?The Houston Astros scheduled a news conference for Saturday amid reports the club has signed Cuban free agent infielder Yulieski Gurriel. The team had no official comment Friday night about the move, which was first reported by MLB.com. Gurriel defected from Cuba in February and has been one of the most sought-after international free agents. Until things are official, Im not going to comment on it, Houston manager A.J. Hinch said in Seattle. I will say that we worked him out, we had interest in him. Weve been all over the background check and things like that. Well have to wait for the official announcement.STAY RIGHT HEREJohnny Cueto (13-1, 2.47 ERA) makes his second consecutive start in San Diego, hoping for a better result this time when he pitches for the Giants against the Padres. Cueto was the starter and loser for the National League in Tuesdays All-Star Game at Petco Park, where he gave up three runs and five hits -- including two homers -- over 1 2/3 innings against the AL.BIG MACBrandon McCarthy tries to win his third straight start since returning from Tommy John surgery when the Los Angeles Dodgers visit Archie Bradley (3-5) and Arizona. McCarthy has a 2.70 ERA and 14 strikeouts in 10 innings. He has permitted only five hits. Cheap Brewers Jerseys . Barcelonas entertaining victory ensured the defending Spanish champions retained their share of the league lead with Atletico Madrid two rounds ahead of their meeting in the capital. Real Madrid needed a late goal by substitute Jese Rodriguez to earn a 3-2 victory at Valencia to stay in third place and three points behind its title rivals. Stitched Brewers Jerseys . The 25-year-old Japanese star has officially been posted by his club team, the Rakuten Golden Eagles. https://www.cheapbrewers.com/779y-zach-davies-jersey-brewers.html .B. - Sebastien Auger made 44 saves as the Saint John Sea Dogs edged the visiting Acadie-Bathurst Titan 2-1 on Saturday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action. Trent Grisham Jersey .Y. -- Sabres forward Drew Stafford has witnessed plenty of turmoil during his eight seasons in Buffalo. Jay Jackson Brewers Jersey . The quest begins with what is supposed to be an easy one, although Germany has traditionally been a stubborn opponent to Canadian teams at international tournaments. The clock is ticking fast for NFL teams looking to help themselves before the 2016 trade deadline passes on Tuesday afternoon.The Seattle Seahawks championship hopes could hinge on their ability to upgrade at offensive tackle. The Green Bay Packers could use help at receiver and/or tight end. Jobs could be on the line for the New York Giants if the team cannot upgrade its rushing attack. Other teams in varying stages of development also have reason to make a move.Vernon Davis, Mark Barron, Jonathan Casillas and Aqib Talib switched teams near the deadline in recent years, with varying results. Trades are relatively infrequent (see chart below), but thinking through them is still a worthwhile exercise. Ive proposed six somewhat realistic ones here, plus one straaight from fantasyland (even though it makes sense for both teams).dddddddddddd.Deadline deals that make sense1. Seattle Seahawks acquire LT Joe Thomas from the Cleveland Browns for a second-round pick.The Seahawks started George Fant at left tackle during their 25-20 defeat at New Orleans. 1st start since junior high scrolled across the screen as Fox introduced him, as if viewers needed a reminder how far the team has fallen at left tackle since Walter Jones manned the position. The question is, can Seattle afford to play undrafted prospects at both tackle spots while quarterback Russell Wilson lacks the mobility to elude trouble? ' ' '