Here is the latest intel I’ve received in conversations and texts with front office executives from all 30 teams and others in the game.

We're clear of the All-Star break and the MLB Draft, and that means the next big date on the baseball calendar is the July 31 trade deadline. Speaking of which, each day leading up to the deadline brings us a fresh supply of deadline rumors,

The 2025 MLB trade deadline is Thursday, July 31 at 6 p.m. ET, but there will be plenty of trade talk and transactions that take place beforehand. Here are trade rumors around the sport:

Midway through Jed Hoyer’s latest Ted Talk on the July 31 trade deadline, the thought occurred that maybe the Chicago Cubs president should throw his phone into Lake Michigan and sit this one out. Would the Cubs be OK in October without another starter,

The Seattle Mariners exit the All-Star break holding the second wild card and in a prime position to add to their roster as the trade deadline approaches.

Even if they remain in the playoff hunt, Arizona will need to turn at least a few of their expiring contracts into viable pieces for 2026.

The Boston Red Sox and the Chicago Cubs have some things in common — especially when it comes to the MLB trade deadline. Prior to Saturday’s game between the two teams, FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal identified Boston’s three biggest needs at the deadline. Coincidentally, Chicago is also in the market for the same type of players.

The M's were linked to Los Angeles Angels infielder Yoan Moncada earlier this week, but it's a deal that doesn't make a lot of sense.