The July 31 trade deadline will be looming large when the visiting St. Louis Cardinals begin a three-game series against the rival Chicago Cubs on Friday.

The U19 squad, featuring elite Section VII high school stars paired with local current and upcoming college baseball players, are sitting at a 19-1 overall record to start summer ball in 2025.

A four-game series win over the reeling Royals was on the table for the Mariners on Thursday night, and with it, a chance to ...