The baseball world gathered in Philadelphia for the 2026 MLB draft, Home Run Derby, and All-Star Game, giving reporters a front‑row seat to executives, coaches, agents, scouts, and players. Behind the scenes, the city became a hub for trade‑deadline intel as August 3 looms.

Skubal remains a hot commodity. The Detroit Tigers are playing a slow‑moving schedule, making them unlikely to trade him until the very end. Still, the Chicago Cubs, Tampa Bay Rays, and San Francisco Giants are eyeing him. The Dodgers, already stacked, are out of the picture.

The Chicago White Sox and Tampa Bay Rays look to make big moves, using their assets to chase playoff glory. The Giants could see Luis Arraez or Robbie Ray depart, while the White Sox are stocked with infielders post‑draft and could push for a bigger haul.

Yankees still need a catcher, with options like Ryan Jeffers and Hunter Goodman on the table. Twins and Rockies, however, are reluctant to part with talent, keeping the trade market tightly contested as teams weigh free‑agency risk against post‑season ambition.