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Building the perfect trade deadline for the Mets and Phillies
New York and Philadelphia are battling for NL East domination. Here's how each can win next week's trade deadline.

The 8 teams that most need to make a deal by trade deadline day
The sport's biggest giants are among the clubs that need to take action ahead of the July 31 deadline.
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TRADE SEASON IS UPON US
MLB trade deadline updates: Yankees get McMahon -- will Suarez move next?
Which contenders will make the biggest splash? Here's what we're hearing as 6 p.m. ET on July 31 approaches.
MLB trade grades: How much do trade additions help Yankees, Mets?
Trade season has officially begun! Here's our running scorecard for every big move before July 31.

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Reactions to MLB trade deadline deals
Track the fantasy fallout from all the key deals as we head towards the MLB trade deadline on Thursday, July 31.
McMahon ready for Yankees debut, Betts expected back with Dodgers
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
Pete Rose history on display at Baseball Hall of Fame

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Introducing the HOF Class of 2025: Why Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia and Billy Wagner are Hall of Famers
It's induction weekend in Cooperstown. Here's what makes the Hall's newest members so great.
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- Mariners' Raleigh is 1st in majors with 40 HRs
- Judge headed to IL, but 'it could've been worse'
- Yanks continue to deal, get utility man Rosario
- Royals bulk up, land Grichuk from Diamondbacks
- Texas' Semien walks it off after fastball to helmet
- Gausman outduels Skubal in AL 'heavyweight' bout
- Benches clear as Machado, Contreras hit twice
- Angels CF Taylor breaks hand for second time
- 📈 Power Rankings: Hot NL team surges to No. 1
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Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images 2025 MLB trade deadline tracker: Rumors, news, analysis
Which contenders will make the biggest splash? Here's what we're hearing as 6 p.m. ET on July 31 approaches.
Robert Leiter/MLB Photos via Getty Images Ranking the best MLB trade deadline rentals ever
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"I wasn't good until I was 26," the All-Star pitcher says. How he rose from Little League lore to Cy Young.
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