Here is the latest intel I’ve received in conversations with front office executives from all 30 teams and others in the game.

The Chicago Cubs could be eyeing multi-player trade packages with these five teams to address their starting pitching, bullpen and third baseman needs at the 2025 MLB trade deadline.

That will create some fascinating headlines and stories to keep track of heading into the MLB trade deadline. More News: Cubs Rise in Standings Backed by Best Point Differential in Majors The teams may be tied in the standings,

After a brief hiatus for the Home Run Derby (congrats, Big Dumper) and the All-Star Game (congrats, National League), it's time to get back to business with power rankings heading into the second "half" of the 2025 Major League Baseball season.

And it boosted them to a season-best No. 3 position in USA TODAY Sports' power rankings. They supplanted the Dodgers in that spot, a battle that would seem an unfair fight on paper. After all, the Brewers tote a payroll of around $120 million;