Major League Baseball's trade deadline is scheduled for next Thursday, which means teams have less than a week to get their midsummer shopping done. The moves have already started, as the Mariners recently acquired Josh Naylor from the Diamondbacks while the Yankees acquired Ryan McMahon in a trade with the Rockies.

To set the stage for the sprint to the deadline, here's a primer based on what I'm hearing from front office executives across the league.

The Philadelphia Phillies are set to be one of the more aggressive teams in baseball at the trade deadline. They need to fill a few holes this week.

The Philadelphia Phillies need some bullpen help at the trade deadline. They could get two valuable arms from the same team if they are willing to meet their demands.