Author: Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY

A look at the five series that should have an impact on the Aug. 1 MLB trade deadline.

By adding Luis Arraez, who has flirted with .400, and bolstering their bullpen, the Miami Marlins have outperformed teams with mich higher payrolls.

Barring a rapid and unexpected turnaround, the New York Mets − the most expensive team in baseball history − are far from being a playoff contender.

These five players may have an outsized impact on how the second half of the 2023 MLB season unfolds.

Atlanta Braves have MLB’s best record at the All-Star break, getting support from contrasting second-year aces Bryce Elder and Spencer Strider

For the third consecutive year, All-Stars will not wear the togs of their teams but rather a jersey with AMERICAN and NATIONAL emblazoned on it.

Reds closer Alexis Diaz has shined this season as his brother Edwin rehabs his patellar tendon he injured during the WBC.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr., at last, joined his father as a Home Run Derby champion, 16 years after Vladimir Guerrero Sr. prevailed at San Francisco.

Gerrit Cole and Zac Gallen, a pair of first-time All-Star Game starting pitchers, will navigate two treacherous lineups Tuesday in Seattle.