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NL Central teams positioned to influence upcoming MLB trade deadline

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 2:09 PM

Last updated Jul 14, 2026

NL Central teams positioned to influence upcoming MLB trade deadline

Summary

As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the NL Central division features varying strategies among its teams. Milwaukee and Chicago are aggressive buyers, while St. Louis and Pittsburgh are in contention, complicating their decisions. Cincinnati is expected to sell players, creating a dynamic market. The Brewers lead the division and seek reliever help, while the Cubs explore how aggressive to be in acquiring talent. Both the Cardinals and Pirates, currently above.500, are weighing options for potential buys while managing their rosters for the future.

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Market Watch

•Milwaukee and Chicago are clear buyers for the trade deadline.
•Cincinnati is positioned as an evident seller in the division.
•St. Louis and Pittsburgh are contending, evaluating their rosters.
•Milwaukee seeks to add a high-leverage reliever to its lineup.
•The outcome of these decisions could impact overall market trends.

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2:09 PMYahoo Sports — NL Central Division is about to hijack the MLB trade deadline

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The NL Central may control the MLB trade deadline more than any other division. Milwaukee and Chicago are clear buyers. St. Louis and Pittsburgh are close enough to the race that neither can dismiss the next three weeks. Cincinnati is…
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