The MLB Trade Deadline is almost here, and Thad Levine and Chet West take listeners inside one of the busiest and most unpredictable times of the baseball calendar. They break down how front offices work with agents, how trade rumors and media leaks shape the market, and why misinformation is often part of the game. Plus, a look at the 2026 deadline landscape, the crowded playoff race, what it means for buyers and sellers, the Mariners' needs in the AL West, and how the Cubs could approach adding pitching before the deadline.