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Major League Baseball teams likely will be wheeling and dealing ahead of Monday’s trade deadline. The buildup to the deadline is always intriguing. Which players will be moved? Which teams will be the most aggressive?

The MLB trade deadline is Monday, August 3, at 6:00 p.m. EST, and several high-profile players could find themselves at the center of deals.

The Phillies would prefer to have this trade with the Angels, though a deal with the Blue Jays 'intrigues' the ball club.

The Philadelphia Phillies’ coach didn’t hold back when evaluating the $300 million shortstop’s performance, following a link to Zach Neto.

Ward has been a productive contributor as advertised, albeit with a change in his offensive profile from who they thought he was.

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The Philadelphia Phillies have reportedly expressed interest in Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Varsho (age 30) is a left-handed hitter who’s posted a .