Dodgers, Brewers Top MLB Trade-Deadline Rankings Ahead of August 3 Cutoff
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Updated · NBC Sports · Jul 14
Dodgers, Brewers Top MLB Trade-Deadline Rankings Ahead of August 3 Cutoff
3 articles · Updated · NBC Sports · Jul 14
Summary
Los Angeles and Milwaukee led this week’s MLB power rankings, which shifted focus to how clubs may approach the August 3 trade deadline after the All-Star break.
Tarik Skubal emerged as the market’s pivotal name, with the Dodgers, Rays and Braves among teams linked to frontline pitching help while Detroit appears increasingly likely to sell.
Several contenders were framed as buyers with specific needs: the Yankees at catcher and in the bullpen, the Cubs for more starting pitching, and the Phillies for relief and a right-handed outfielder.
Bubble teams such as the Marlins, White Sox and Cardinals were cast as cautious buyers, trying to contend now without sacrificing long-term control.
At the other end, the Padres, Mets, Giants and Rockies were portrayed as likely sellers, underscoring how a crowded playoff field is complicating deadline decisions across MLB.