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The Mariners and Yankees sit in wild-card spots and they are chasing the same player. The two teams have shown interest in Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon, reports the Denver P

The Washington Nationals shut down MacKenzie Gore speculation, interest heats up around Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara, the Boston Red Sox zero in on Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz and more rumors ahead of this week's MLB trade deadline.

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Trade predictions are flying all over the place with the deadline approaching. One former general manager believes this three-team trade could benefit everyone.

The Padres are expected to target Miami Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara and Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen. What these two have in common is that both are former aces, struggling this season, who could be complicated trade deadline targets.

Rival GMs think that Padres GM AJ Preller will be aggressive at the MLB trade deadline, which he almost always is.

The Boston Red Sox have many options to choose from if they want to trade outfielder Jarren Duran for a starting pitcher. Boston also has the luxury of being able to wait for the best offer rather than rushing to trade Duran before the deadline.