The MLB Trade Deadline is just under a month away, and the starting pitching market could be loaded with impact arms.

On this episode of GM Territory, former MLB GM Jim Bowden and host Trey Bowden break down seven starting pitchers who could be on the move before the August 3 deadline — and the team Jim believes is the best fit for each one.

Could Tarik Skubal land with the Rays? Is Joe Ryan the missing piece for the Braves? Could Robbie Ray return to the Cardinals? We also dive into potential fits for Sonny Gray, Freddy Peralta, Reid Detmers and Seth Lugo.

Trey breaks down what each pitcher has done this season, their salary and how long they’re under team control, while Jim explains what it could take to acquire them and why each destination makes sense. The trade deadline is approaching fast. Which contender will make the first major move?

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Welcome to GM Territory! Former MLB GM Jim Bowden and his son Trey Bowden take a swing at the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline by making blockbuster mock trades they believe could actually happen.

Could the Dodgers land Tarik Skubal? Would the Phillies finally solve their outfield by acquiring Jo Adell? Is Jarren Duran the missing piece for the Padres? Jim and Trey also debate potential deals involving Matt Chapman, Joe Ryan, Sonny Gray, and Aroldis Chapman, breaking down what each front office would have to give up to get a deal done.

Drawing on Jim’s years as a Major League General Manager, the duo evaluates every trade from both sides—who says yes, who says no, which prospects are worth moving, and which blockbuster has the best chance of becoming reality before the deadline.

Mock Trades Covered:

• Angels ➡️ Phillies: Jo Adell
• Red Sox ➡️ Padres: Jarren Duran
• Tigers ➡️ Dodgers: Tarik Skubal
• Giants ➡️ Yankees: Matt Chapman
• Twins ➡️ Braves: Joe Ryan
• White Sox ➡️ Red Sox: Sonny Gray & Aroldis Chapman

Which mock trade is your favorite? Which deal would you actually make? Let us know in the comments below!

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Welcome to GM Territory! Former MLB General Manager Jim Bowden and host Trey Bowden go division-by-division across Major League Baseball to break down the biggest needs for all 30 teams ahead of the Trade Deadline.

For this special episode, Jim reached out directly to front offices throughout baseball to gather insight on what each organization is prioritizing as the deadline approaches. From contenders looking for impact bats and frontline pitching to clubs weighing whether to buy, sell, or stand pat, the Bowdens examine the roster holes teams are actively trying to address.

The duo discusses every division, identifies the biggest needs for each club, and highlights potential trade candidates who could help fill those holes. Which teams are searching for starting pitching? Who needs bullpen help? Which contenders are targeting impact bats? And which organizations could emerge as surprise buyers or sellers?

If you’re looking for a complete Trade Deadline roadmap from a front-office perspective, this episode delivers the information MLB executives are discussing right now.

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