The new trade deadline has produced a waiver market similar to the NBA's—what does this mean for teams trying to build around the edges (0:55)? Plus, the Mets have been the hottest team in baseball since the All-Star break (21:41), and the Astros continue to win lopsided trades with noncontenders (43:50).

Hosts: Michael Baumann, Ben Lindbergh, Zach Kram

Guest: Jarrett Seidler

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