Racing PositionsCubs sign OF Carlson to minor league contract12dO's lock in option for Kittredge; decline on Mateo3MOrioles' Cowser (thumb) out at least 6-8 weeks10MOrioles agree to 1-year deal with OF Carlson1YCards send Carlson to Rays for righty Armstrong2YCards' Carlson out weeks; speedy Scott to start2YCardinals place Arenado, Contreras on injured list2YThe players most likely to be dealt before the MLB trade deadline3YDavid Schoenfield
