The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers both have their eyes on the World Series, and they could target similar trade chips to help get there.

Every year, the Dodgers do their best to avoid buying in July. And just about every year, they end up having needs ahead of the Trade Deadline. This year is no different.

The trade deadline is just over a week away, and we’re gaining clarity every day about which teams are likely to be buyers upgrading their 2025 squads and which teams will be sellers dealing with a focus on the future.

The Los Angeles Dodgers could use some help. After starting the season 56-32, the Dodgers find themselves in a 2-10 slump, with pitching depth yet again proving to be an issue as injuries mount. That has made the team an obvious buyer ahead of the MLB trade deadline on July 31.

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Ben Casparius exited with a hamstring injury vs. Twins, adding pressure to LA’s already depleted bullpen.

On the other, it's clear that San Diego is a cut below the NL's best right now, 3.5 games back of the hated Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL West. With Dylan Cease, Michael King and more key players set to hit free agency this winter,

The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees were recently listed as ideal trade destinations for a St. Louis Cardinals 2-time All-Star.

The Los Angeles Dodgers could hit the trade market hard, potentially looking to acquire a star outfielder to join their loaded lineup.