Dodgers trade for Tarik Skubal! Why LA made the move, how it impacts Shohei Ohtani, and why the Yankees passed on Detroit's steep asking price. Watch now!

The MLB trade deadline has become one of the most intense periods in the baseball calendar. With the expanded Wild Card format, more teams see a chance to reach October, which has created a unique dynamic. Instead of a balanced market, aggressive buyers now far outnumber clear sellers. This imbalance drives up the price of prospects and forces teams to make tough decisions. Understanding which teams are buyers, which are sellers, and which fall somewhere in between is key to