The (mathematically inaccurate) second half is underway and the trade deadline is only nine days away. Pencils must be down at 6 p.m. ET next Thursday, July 31. Trade chatter and activity will pick up now that the amateur draft is in the rearview mirror and front offices can focus their attention on the deadline.

The Seattle Mariners could use a bat or two, and a couple of their most popular trade deadline rumors involve Arizona Diamondbacks sluggers Eugenio Suarez and Josh Naylor. But in ESPN's latest trade fits listing, a different name has popped up from the National League.

The Twins are now listening to offers for their rental players, reports the New York Post. They would have to be blown away to move controllable players like Jhoan Duran and Joe R

Former Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suarez acknowledged his name being thrown out in trade discussions and spoke positively about his time in the Pacific Northwest.

The Mariners drafted LSU pitcher Kade Anderson third overall, which could impact their plans at the MLB trade deadline.

CHICAGO — Everything remains on the table for the Seattle Mariners leading up to Tuesday’s 3 p.m. PT trade deadline. That was the word from Jerry Dipoto, the Mariners president of baseball ops ...

Even after the Arizona Diamondbacks swept a series this weekend, the potential Seattle Mariners trade deadline partner is expected to sell.