The Milwaukee Brewers have surged to the top of the National League Central standings. Milwaukee is currently tied for first with the Chicago Cubs and own MLB's best record (34-12) since May 25. Right-hander Freddy Peralta's name continues to surface in trade rumors.

Today's baseball news includes a hot streak in Milwaukee and a big series in the AL East. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

The Brewers ran their winning streak up to 11-straight games with a shutout victory over the Mariners on Monday, taking the division lead.

While typical Brewers front office caveats apply — they’re never going to say no to conversations on any player — general manager Matt Arnold indicated July 18 ahead of his team’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers that he has every expectation that Peralta is still taking the ball in a Brewers uniform after the deadline.

Still, Peralta is the type of pitcher any club would feel comfortable starting in a playoff game, and he would be Milwaukee’s top starter for heading into what the team hopes will be another dose of October baseball. As deep as the Brewers’ rotation may be, it would suddenly look a lot thinner without Peralta stabilizing things up top.

Arguably no team in baseball is hotter than the Milwaukee Brewers right now, who just snatched control of first place in the NL Central from the Chicago Cubs thanks to a 6-0 win over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night.

As the Major League Baseball trade deadline approaches (5 p.m. CT Aug. 1), we'll keep tabs on the rumors and speculation related to the Milwaukee Brewers from around the internet.

Today's baseball news includes a potential injury at the back of the Dodgers' bullpen and continued dominance in Milwaukee. Read more at MLBTR.

The latest Chicago Cubs rumors include Matt Shaw's grim future, an unexpected leg up for Eugenio Suárez, and a potential Charlie Morton trade red flag.