Following the conclusion of the legal tampering period around the MLB with the trade deadline now behind us, teams now roll into the second half of the season drastically improved than they were before the All-Star break and the deadline. Evaluating where teams in both leagues now stand following the end of the deadline, MLB Network's Robert Flores shares some things to be mindful of following the Stros' newest additions and who to be on the lookout for as a sneaky competitor looking ahead to the postseason.

In the final hours of the legal tampering around the MLB, the trade deadline is set to conclude later this evening at 6:00 p.m. ET, finalizing rosters as we enter the second half of the season and onto the postseason. Evaluating a few trades around the league and focusing on the Astros in particular, ESPN's Tim Kurkjian shares some great insight regarding the Astros' new pickup yesterday evening and possible additions that will add depth to the Stros' lineup, if the Astros look to make another splash before the deadline expires.

Less than 48 hours now until the MLB trade deadline concludes, the Astros' amongst many others look to piece and assemble together the most suitable roster and lineup for a shot at making the postseason and the World Series. Answering a few questions and expecting their core players back soon, Dana joins and shares a few things pertaining to the trade deadline and possible moves he's looking to make aiming to make the roster a bit better than the first half of the season.

Now just two days away from the trade deadline and taking a moment, hashing out a few scenarios and potential pickups before then, former MLB All-Star catcher turned analyst A.J. Pierzynski shares a few things he's noted the Astros' organization may need before Thursday's deadline arrives. Having played 19 seasons in the MLB, A.J. also provides great insight, more so on the mentality and emotions regarding the pitcher/catcher role, specifically referencing the Astros frontline ace starter, Framber Valdez.

With the trade deadline set to conclude at 6 pm ET on Thursday, the Astros look to make a splash sometime between now and then following their rough weekend series against the A's. Sweeping the Diamondbacks recently and getting swept themselves by the Athletics, Steve circles today's conversation regarding the Astros' disappointing weekend here at Daikin, along with some potential prospects that the Astros may acquire ahead of the deadline, noting a few players still on the IL set to return sooner than expected.