MLBTR's Anthony Franco joins Darragh McDonald to discuss Marcus Stroman lobbying for an extension with the Cubs seemingly not interested, what Pete Alonso’s injury means for an already struggling Mets and Astros GM Dana Brown stating that they plan to target bats at the deadline despite their seeming pitching needs.

Listener question topics include whether any impact hitters will be available at the deadline, if the Orioles will trade for a top-of-the-rotation starter and how much interest the Cardinals’ position player depth would bring.