The (mathematically inaccurate) second half is underway and the trade deadline is only nine days away. Pencils must be down at 6 p.m. ET next Thursday, July 31. Trade chatter and activity will pick up now that the amateur draft is in the rearview mirror and front offices can focus their attention on the deadline.

The Kansas City Royals will almost certainly trade their ace, but which teams around the league could be the best fits for the star?

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said he made the right decision replacing direct efforts for the league’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion amid sweeping pressure from President Donald Trump, lawmakers and ongoing conversations on the success of its programs.

Here is the full Major League Baseball schedule for July 22 and how to watch all the games. Or see our sortable MLB schedule to filter by team or division. All times Eastern and accurate as of Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 4:41 a.m.

Arizona baseball under Chip Hale had been bounced in regional play all three seasons and really had been close to making a super regional during that time. And

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Their lead in the NL Central grew to 6 ½ games on June 17. They haven't even been playing poorly lately -- they are still on pace to win 97 games -- but the lead has dwindled. In fact, the Cubs and Brewers are tied for first place.

There have already been four managerial changes in the 2025 Major League Baseball season—five if you want to count Ray Montgomery replacing Ron Washington, who is on medical leave and won't be returning to the Angels—but there are still quite a few spots where the hot seat could be smoldering if things start/continue to go poorly in the coming weeks and months.