Trade Deadline Tracker Keeps Busy As Rumors Heat Up

The deadline board is starting to look like a front-office phone log after a long road trip, and that usually means the real maneuvering is underway. The Athletic’s tracker is following the latest whispers and deals as teams try to decide whether they are buying, selling, or pretending they are still on the fence. In this league, the last few days before the deadline are where patience gets tested and leverage gets exposed.