Ryan O’Hearn, Zach Eflin and Ramón Laureano are among the most interesting trade chips for the Orioles entering the deadline.

A 6-5 loss to the Rockies on July 25 encapsulated season-long inconsistencies for the Orioles and showed why they're a seller at the trade deadline, something that began earlier in the day.

The Orioles traded reliever Gregory Soto on Friday afternoon to the New York Mets. Here's who they got in return.

According to Kenneth Teape from Houston Astros On SI, the answer could lie in Baltimore with designated hitter Ryan O'Hearn, who started the All-Star Game for the AL in that position.

Nathan Eovaldi is slated to make his first post-break start tonight when the Texas Rangers host the Atlanta Braves. The veteran right-hander was scratched last weekend after experiencing back tightness. Eovaldi takes a 1.58 ERA and an 0.85 WHIP into the contest. He last appeared on the Sunday before the break.

As fans start to worry, the next week offers a glimmer of hope with the trade deadline coming on July 31. Even during their hot stretch, it was clear the Tigers had some holes to address if they wanted to be a real contender this October.

The Philadelphia Phillies could shock everybody over the next nine days and look to make one of the biggest splashes in Major League Baseball at the trade deadline. Unfortunately, the only way the Phillies could do so is by moving on from some of their top prospects,