With the MLB trade deadline approaching, Minnesota could capitalize on a surging market for relievers like Jhoan Duran, Griffin Jax, and Danny Coulombe.

The NL bested the AL in the most exciting All-Star Game in years Tuesday night. The second half begins Friday and, in only 15 days, the trade deadline will be upon us. Expect trade chatter and activity to pick up now that the amateur draft is in the rearview mirror and front offices can focus their attention on the deadline.

The Chicago Cubs could look to swing a monster trade with the Minnesota Twins to separate themselves in the loaded National League.

The Minnesota Twins front office has officially entered what insiders are calling their “Hope-and-Hold” era, refusing to trade prospects with fringe potential while simultaneously declining to upgrade a 40-man roster already flush with replacement-level promise.

MLB trade talk has been going on for a few weeks now. The trade deadline is July 31, and it's coming up in a hurry.

While Byron Buxton indicated Monday that he has no plans to waive his no-trade clause, fellow Minnesota Twins All-Star Joe Ryan doesn't have a no-trade clause in his contract and could very well be dealt by the July 31 MLB trade deadline.

The Twins select the RHP ranked 136th on MLB Pipeline. With the 149th pick in the draft, the Twins selected their fifth pitcher in seven picks, keeping up with a pitcher-heavy draft. They selected Matt Barr, a JUCO product from Niagara County Community College. Barr was the highest-ranked JUCO prospect in MLB's draft rankings.

The Phillies have been one of the best teams in baseball but are still looking for bullpen help at the trade deadline.