The latest MLB rumors and Trade Deadline news

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The Trade Deadline is Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. ET. Here's a quick look at some of the hot topics swirling in the rumor mill.

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• Peralta trade talks 'have intensified': The Mets scratched trade candidate Freddy Peralta from his scheduled start Friday as trade talks regarding him "have intensified," according to Mets manager Andy Green. MORE >

Tigers signal plans to sell: In perhaps the clearest indication yet that the Tigers are preparing to sell at the Trade Deadline, Detroit scratched Casey Mize from his scheduled start Friday. MORE >

• Skubal market set to heat up: The Rays, Brewers, Braves, Yankees, Cubs and Dodgers are among the clubs expected to inquire on Tarik Skubal, reports The Athletic. MORE >

• Dodgers viewed as strong suitor for Skubal: According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, the industry expectation is that Tarik Skubal will indeed be dealt before the Trade Deadline, and many see a clear favorite: the Dodgers. MORE >

• Greene drawing trade interest: The odds of a trade involving Reds flamethrower Hunter Greene are now "50-50", a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. MORE >

• Catcher trade market: According to The Athletic, the Yankees, Red Sox and Rays are showing interest in Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman, but Colorado's asking price is lofty. The Yanks are also among the teams to check in on the Orioles' Adley Rutschman, per MLB Network insider Jon Heyman.

• What Padres want for Miller: ESPN's Jeff Passan reports that the Padres have told teams that no one can be off limits in their organization if they want to trade for Mason Miller. MLB Network insider Jon Heyman recently reported that the Yankees, Mariners and Pirates appeared to be the top three suitors for Miller. MORE >

• Red Sox looking for SS: According to reports from The Athletic, USA Today and ESPN in recent days, Boston is looking to upgrade at shortstop. The club reportedly has interest in the Angels’ Zach Neto, the Nationals’ CJ Abrams, the Astros’ Jeremy Peña and the Marlins' Otto Lopez. MORE >

• Marlins' Deadline plans: The Athletic reported Wednesday that the Marlins don’t plan on moving Sandy Alcantara despite their recent slide. However, Miami may be open to dealing other players on its roster, including infielders Otto Lopez and Xavier Edwards, perhaps sensing an opportunity to sell high on several controllable pieces having strong seasons. MORE >

• Holmes' rehab start heavily scouted: The Yankees, White Sox, Phillies, Rays, Rangers, Dodgers and D-backs were among the teams with scouts in attendance at Clay Holmes' latest rehab outing, according to The Athletic. MORE >