Deadline Drama: The MLB Trade Market Heats Up The baseball trade deadline has always been a period of great excitement and intrigue, but this year's market feels peculiarly complex.
With less than two weeks to go before the Aug. 3 cutoff, several teams are hovering on the cusp of contention in both leagues.
Smaller market clubs like the San Diego Padres, Detroit Tigers, and Toronto Blue Jays have an opportunity to make a significant splash by being more aggressive in their pursuit of talent.