These MLB Teams Should Be Buyers Before the Trade Deadline

Playoff spots are up for grabs as baseball moves to the second half.
These MLB Teams Should Be Buyers Before the Trade Deadline
Tarik Skubal #29 of the Detroit Tigerspitches in the second inning during the 94th MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas., on July 16, 2024. Stacy Revere/Getty Images
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With the 2024 MLB All-Star Game now in the rearview mirror, the attention of the baseball world turns to the playoff chase. Some teams are starting to formulate very real World Series dreams. Other teams, because of injuries or inconsistent play, are banking on improvement to chase one of the wild card berths for a shot at the postseason dance.

Every team that wants to win it all has some needs to address, however. The good news for them is there are teams on the other end of the spectrum that will look to be sellers before the trade deadline. And some good, impactful bats and arms could be wearing a new uniform soon.

Tab Bamford
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Tab Bamford has been writing about sports for two decades. He has worked with the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Big Ten Conference, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and been credentialed for all-star events and postseason games in MLB, the NFL, NHL, NBA and NCAA.
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