Tarik Skubal trade speculation continues to grow as the deadline approaches, but will the Tigers actually move their ace?

Robert Murray and Sports Illustrated's Nick Selbe discuss Skubal's market, CJ Abrams unexpectedly surfacing in trade rumors, Luis Arraez potentially becoming one of the most sought-after bats available, the Red Sox's difficult decisions as potential sellers, the White Sox's unique deadline position, and whether the Cubs have what it takes to turn their season around.

Robert Murray and Cody Williams break down MLB's first labor negotiation proposals with the MLBPA and what they mean for baseball's future. They also discuss growing Tarik Skubal trade speculation, whether the Rays or Brewers could emerge as surprise suitors, Freddy Peralta's uncertain future with the Mets, the Brewers' rise and Cubs' struggles in the NL Central, Cristopher Sanchez's dominant season, and why the Diamondbacks are becoming one of the National League's most dangerous teams.

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome Back

01:24 MLB & MLBPA Make First Proposals

05:18 What Happens Next In Labor Negotiations?

10:02 Surprise Tarik Skubal Trade Destinations

15:08 Could Freddy Peralta Be Moved?

20:05 Brewers Rising, Cubs Falling

26:12 What Should Chicago Do At The Deadline?

31:30 Cristopher Sanchez's Incredible Run

37:45 NL Cy Young Race Discussion

42:58 Diamondbacks Heating Up

48:36 Final Thoughts

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Sports Illustrated's Tom Verducci joins Robert Murray to break down one of the wildest pitching races baseball has seen in years, including Jacob Misiorowski’s electric rise, Shohei Ohtani’s dominance, Paul Skenes, Cristopher Sanchez, and whether Mason Miller belongs in the conversation too.

Plus: the latest on the Mets’ unraveling season, growing Tarik Skubal trade buzz, what comes next for the Giants, and whether the Phillies’ turnaround under a new manager is actually real.

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