What’s their deal?: They’ve once again outkicked expectations, with manager Pat Murphy guiding a wild mix of youth and veterans and All-Star pitcher Freddy Peralta helming a rotation that has unleashed touted rookie Jacob Misiorowski for five starts – with the baseball world suddenly captivated by what may come next.

The MLB All-Star Game looked a bit different in 2025. While the usual star-on-star battles were present as always, the end result featured a twist. The game, which was tied after nine innings, did not go to extra innings but instead went to a swing-off between three sluggers apiece from the American League and the National League.

The Baltimore Orioles are trying to mount a comeback, but time is running out. With 12 days until the 2025 MLB trade deadline, the Orioles sit last in the AL East with a 7.5-game deficit to the final Wild Card spot. So, what is the latest on Baltimore’s plan at the trade deadline? It doesn’t seem to be one full of confidence in 2025.

Some predictions are bolder than others. Here's what our writers are seeing ahead of the July 31 MLB trade deadline.

Sometimes, Major League Baseball writers will tease you with promises of bold predictions, only to offer up a bunch of lame-duck, 50/50 propositions.