Making sense of the MLB trade deadline: How Cubs, O's, Red Sox, Mets, Phillies and more really fared

ESPN analysts are evaluating how several MLB teams fared at the trade deadline, focusing on whether the Red Sox, Cubs, and Phillies are now World Series contenders and questioning the Orioles' strategy. The Red Sox's president Craig Breslow defended the team's aggressive trade activity, saying the surging club deserved significant additions. Other notable moves discussed include the Yankees calling up top prospect Lombard and the Phillies shifting Bryce Harper to the outfield amid roster changes related to an Arraez acquisition.