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Trade chatter intensifying. Skubal rumors persist with Dodgers, Cubs, Phillies, Yankees; Passan gives 85% odds Skubal is traded, listing six top fits (Dodgers, Yankees, Braves, Brewers, Blue Jays, Rays). White Sox as buyers. Buxton trade buzz: Braves writer warns against injury risk but article counters with elite production (23 HR, 154 OPS+). Cardinals trade prediction: ex-GM Duquette says they'll add a starter, Dustin May as chip. Brewers call up Cooper Pratt. Other rumors: Alcantara, Hader, Peralta, Jeffers. Giants open for business. Phillies outfield urgent after Garcia/Rojas season-ending injuries. Yankees wish-list. Front office execs under pressure. New: Yankees eye Astros stars — targeting Josh Hader and a shortstop (likely Peña). Phillies may have difficulty making big moves due to prospect depth/payroll constraints. Seth Brown opts out of Yankees deal; Padres/Phillies speculative fits. Tigers activate Verlander, move Montero to bullpen — impacts trade value. ESPN's Top 100 Trade Deadline Candidates ranks Skubal, Buxton at top. Article on '6 minor trades having big impact' highlights Sánchez Pitcher of Month, Caminero homer. New: Twins have two of top four trade assets (Buxton 30% odds, Ryan 55% odds). Matt Chapman no-trade clause details and potential Phillies fit; Reid Detmers as under-the-radar target. Wild Card standings analysis shows blurring buyer/seller lines. Cubs analysis: mediocre production keeps them afloat but not contending; Hoyer likely cautious. White Sox surge breakdown with Todd Welter offers insider perspective. New: MLB Trade Rumors link Red Sox to Giants All-Star Matt Chapman — new specific rumor. Freddy Peralta trade odds jump to 90% if Mets sell, with Guardians and A's as top fits. Red Sox trade video identifies Connelly Early as surprising trade candidate. New: Giants trade candidates: Arraez (90% odds), Chapman (25% odds) per ESPN list. New: Red Sox Duran trade odds surprisingly low at 25% despite seller status. New: Padres emerge as potential Skubal suitor per Passan, Ethan Salas angle. New: Gleyber Torres trade odds jump to 80% per Passan. New: Phillies have explored trades for back-end starters (Feltner, Mahle). New: Cubs trade prediction lands Red Sox $75M starter for Matt Shaw. New: Seiya Suzuki trade rumor with no-trade clause control. Today: Red Sox-Phillies trade talks heating up; Duran-to-Phillies rumor gains traction (Bowden). Braves targeting Robbie Ray as low-cost rotation option after Strider setback. Giants trade candidates: Arraez, Chapman, Ray, Devers, Adames; Webb/Lee unlikely to move (no-trade clause nuance). Red Sox insider Bradford argues to retain Contreras, adding nuance to sell-off narrative. Dodgers linked to division rival trade (Arraez) in new rumor article. New today: Yankees urged to replace struggling catcher (Escarra .095 avg) — Jeffers rumors reinforced. Brewers bullpen need confirmed by Bowden; targeting closer like Chapman. Alcantara trade rumors: Yankees, Braves, Cubs top fits. Top prospects who could be dealt: Davalan, Wiggins, Celesten, Salas. Rosenthal trade deadline outlook video provides buyers/sellers landscape. New today: Braves lose Strider and Acuña to injuries — video speculates blockbuster trade for Webb/Ray. Trout hamstring strain could shift Angels' deadline stance.