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With the All-Star break almost here, answering a big batch of deadline questions on the buyers, likely sellers, top trade targets and more.

Star. Ranger Suárez and Cristopher Sánchez, too. They are the three biggest reasons the Phillies are where they are: 16 games over .500, a game-and-a-half in front of the Mets for first place in the division,

It could be an active trade deadline for the Chicago White Sox, who at 33-65 entering Saturday find themselves in a position to be potential sellers.

At the All-Star break, the Detroit Tigers had a 59-38 record and held an 11½-game lead in the American League Central — with just 65 games remaining.

T.J. DiLeo approached 76ers coach Nick Nurse at the end of the season and expressed his interest in coaching the summer league team. Nurse gave his blessing. DiLeo, the son of former Sixers executive and coach Tony DiLeo and a former Temple guard, worked his way up from player-development intern to summer league head coach.

Which teams will go all-in at the deadline? Who could spend big on Kyle Tucker? Here's everything our MLB insiders heard in Atlanta.

The Rockies trailed, 3-1, before McMahon bested Twins starter Zebby Matthews for his 15th home run of the season. After that, righty Antonio Senzatela went a season-best seven innings (three runs, six hits, three strikeouts) -- and possibly raised eyeballs for teams that may need starter help.

Rome views the ideal trade deadline outcome as Dana Brown and the Astros bringing home a left-handed hitter and a starting pitcher. It should be a busy deadline for the Astros, as they have two clear needs to address by the end of the deadline.

The Philadelphia Phillies are in prime position to contend for the NL East title, though they have the New York Mets to deal with as well. If Philadelphia is to

Philadelphia Phillies' owner John Middleton offers an interesting perspective around the Phillies bullpen situation and plans for the 2025 MLB trade deadline.