What time is the MLB Trade Deadline today? How to watch, and more

The MLB trade deadline has finally arrived and this year's deadline promises to be one of the craziest yet. It's a big day for baseball teams and fans, as it's the final chance to make important roster improvements. Thus, here are some key aspects about the deadline that fans need to know:

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What time is the MLB trade deadline today?

The MLB trade deadline is at 6 p.m. EST on July 30. No trades can be submitted after 6:01 pm EST. If the paperwork for an agreed-upon deal is submitted to the league office by 6 p.m., the trade is valid even if announced after the deadline. If the paperwork isn't in by then, the trade won't happen.

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How to watch the MLB trade deadline?

MLB Network is covering the deadline, giving fans the latest news, rumors, analysis and updates on breaking trades almost as soon as they happen.

Other sports channels like ESPN will cover the biggest news. However, MLB Network is focused only on baseball, without other sports coverage, including the Olympics, to distract from the trade news. Therefore, it is the best place to watch everything unfold.

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What big names might get traded?

At the time of writing, Isaac Paredes, Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Tommy Edman have all been traded. Several other notable players could find themselves with new homes by 6 p.m. today.

Bo Bichette, Garrett Crochet, Luis Robert Jr., Mason Miller, Miguel Andujar, Elias Diaz, Brandon Lowe, Yandy Diaz, Jameson Taillon, Blake Snell, Brent Rooker and Tarik Skubal could all be moved as well.

Will Blake Snell be traded before the deadline? (Image credit: Imagn)

Things will begin to heat up as the hour draws closer, and several teams, including the New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Baltimore Orioles, LA Dodgers and Houston Astros, will be working around the clock to make deals happen.