The MLB trade deadline is just two weeks away, and every team is actively searching for that perfect fit to accelerate a second-half playoff push. One position that is currently hot this year is third base.

Major League Baseball's trade deadline is now less than two weeks away (July 31), meaning that it's time for moves and rumors to start flowing like last night's wine. As such, CBS Sports will be tracking all of Friday's latest news, notes, and moves in the space below for your viewing convenience.

The Seattle Mariners enter the second half of the season with a postseason appearance on their mind. With the MLB trade deadline exactly two weeks from today, M

Explore the latest MLB rumors for the Braves and Mariners as the trade deadline approaches and Ronald Acuna Jr.'s future remains in question.

The Mariners' biggest need, arguably, comes from the corner infield spots, most notably third base, which has led to speculation that Seattle could trade for Boston Red Sox star Alex Bregman. That very possibility was recently addressed by MLB insider Jeff Passan.

The Seattle Mariners may have the right ingredients to partner with the Atlanta Braves for a trade, involving Ronald Acuna Jr.

The Mariners and Rays have been frequent trade partners — completing 16 deals during the Jerry Dipoto/Justin Hollander era — and maybe they can match up again in the next two days.

Out of the 81 players who were named as All-Stars for this year's Midsummer Classic, the vast majority figure to stay put at the July 31 trade deadline.