Takeaways from Friday's series-opening game between the Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies, a 12-5 New York loss.

A main reason is the slow-moving nature of this year's leadup to the trade deadline. A wealth of teams are still deciding whether their playoff potential is real. The Royals are one of six American League teams that are within 5 1/2 games of the final wild-card spot.

Major League Baseball's trade deadline, set for July 31, is now less than a week away. That means deals are starting to be made -- the Mariners added Josh Naylor on Thursday night, while the Yankees grabbed Ryan McMahon on Friday -- and that this is the opportune time to refresh our trade candidate rankings.

The Toronto Blue Jays need to add a starting pitcher in the coming days. Could they be in the market for Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcántara?

In the middle of a woeful season, though on a hot streak at the plate, how might an injury throw a wrench into the Sox' trade-deadline efforts?

Marcelo Mayer's injury is leading to a lot of moving parts for the Red Sox. It could also impact how Craig Breslow approaches next week's trade deadline.

Marcelo Mayer's trip to the IL means Boston might be in the market for a second baseman, while Connor Wong's struggles could lead to a new backup catcher.

The Detroit Tigers are reeling right now, dropping 10 of their last 11 headed into the weekend as their division lead starts to shrink coming off a spectacular

The Boston Red Sox need to acquire controllable starting pitching at the trade deadline. A deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates could give them that.

The first Diamondbacks trade domino has fallen, as first baseman Josh Naylor is heading to the Seattle Mariners.

The 2025 MLB trade deadline is less than a week away, and the Los Angeles Angels are in a curious spot. More news: Angels Absurd Trade Proposal Sends Mike Trout