Key dates

July 27: Hall of Fame inductions, Cooperstown, N.Y.

July 28: Deadline for drafted players to sign, except for players who have exhausted college eligibility, 5 p.m. EDT

July 31: Last day during the season to trade a player, 6 p.m. EDT

Aug. 2: Atlanta vs. Cincinnati, Bristol, Tenn.

Aug. 17: New York Mets vs. Seattle at Williamsport, Pa.

Aug. 31: Last day to be in organization to be postseason eligible.

Sept. 1: Active rosters expand to 28 players.

Sept. 28: Regular season ends.