Machado Removal From Orioles Game Fuels Trade Rumors

BALTIMORE (AP) — Orioles shortstop Manny Machado was removed from Baltimore’s game against Texas in the fifth inning, setting off speculation the All-Star had been traded.
The exit came shortly after a 26-minute rain delay Sunday left the field at Camden Yards in poor, sloppy condition.
Because Machado is expected to be dealt by the last-place Orioles before the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline, his departure from the game was seemingly notable.
But Machado was later seen in the dug