Trade Deadline Tracker Has GMs Playing Chicken

The rumor mill is already heating up, and this tracker is where the league’s shopping list starts to feel real. Front offices are weighing deadline fits, thin markets, and the kind of deal that looks smart on paper until the puck actually drops. The Athletic is sorting through the latest whispers and confirmed moves, which means the next domino could be the one that changes a contender’s spring. If you like your trade season with a little panic and a lot of second-guessing, this is the map.