Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. reportedly has drawn attention as an intriguing trade asset before the July 31 deadline.

The Philadelphia Phillies desperately need to add a closer this year. They could look to swing a trade with the Cleveland Guardians to acquire Emmanuel Clase.

MLB trade deadline is a little more than a week away. Teams have until 6 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 31, to make their most impactful additions to prior to the stretch run and postseason. The old August and September waiver trade system is no more.

The Chicago Cubs don't necessarily need to be active ahead of the July 31 MLB trade deadline to feel good about their World Series chances.

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

Ideally, Robertson could help the Phillies in the later innings in August and September, then slot in the middle of the 'pen come October.

Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and Trea Turner have been productive at the top of the order. J.T. Realmuto has been solid lately in the middle-to-bottom of the order, but the rest of the offense has lacked consistency - and in some ways has been consistently poor.