The Dodgers continue to hear the Tarik Skubal trade chatter intensify, which now places Zyhir Hope in a key spot.

The Tarik Skubal sweepstakes seemed to be cresting Saturday night with a growing sense that the Dodgers were frontrunners. The Yankees and the Brewers also were seen as talking seriously with the Tigers about the two-time defending AL Cy Young winner.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers cut ties with a pitcher, a Tarik Skubal trade idea is made and outfielder Alex Call is drawing interest from contenders.

On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake and Jordan are joined by Jeff Passan to talk all things MLB Trade Deadline, including whether anyone can stop the Dodgers from landing Tarik Skubal, the Padres' asking price for Mason Miller and how much the Mets might sell off.

ESPN's Jeff Passan says MLB teams are resigned to the Dodgers landing Tarik Skubal before the trade deadline, creating a historically dominant rotation.