Speaking of disappointing teams, the Rangers haven't bounced back to their 2023 championship form as hoped, and that could mean a soft pivot of sorts at the deadline. The emphasis, however, is on soft, as ESPN's Buster Olney reports :

According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Red Sox and Yankees are both scouting Arizona Diamondbacks righties Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly in person during the current Arizona homestand.

Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported that the Yankees are among the clubs that inquired with the Diamondbacks about a trade for third baseman Eugenio Suarez. However, less than two weeks out from the MLB trade deadline, Arizona is still “undecided” about moving its All-Star hitter.

Cardinals Announce Jordan Walker News Before Diamondbacks Series originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Before the team returns to the diamond after the All-Star Break on Friday, the St. Louis Cardinals announced that Jordan Walker was activated from the 10-day injured list and will join the club in Arizona.

The Arizona Diamondbacks are playing themselves into a stand-pat position at worst as the trade deadline approaches.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the St. Louis Cardinals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks MLB game to be played on July 20, 2025 on ESPN.