The Tigers are still first in the American League Central, six games up on the Minnesota Twins. The Cubs also lead the National League Central, five games ahead of the St. Louis Cardinals. Time: 7:10 p.m. ET

The Cincinnati Reds face the Arizona Diamondbacks in an MLB game on Friday, June 6, 2025 (6/6/25) at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Every year at the trade deadline, there's at least one Major League Baseball team that admits defeat and puts together one heck of a fire sale of its soon-expiring assets.

Summer is almost upon us, which means the MLB trade deadline lurks in the distance. This year, pencils are down at 6 p.m. ET July 31. And for the first time in awhile, the trade market is missing an obvious centerpiece.