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.

While addressing a question about what he tells his guys about getting through the deadline – which comes this Thursday at 6 p.m. EST – Cora explained that he told his players, essentially, not to believe everything they hear.

Boston Red Sox's Alex Cora cautioned his team against trusting trade deadline rumors, claiming some ESPN personnel 'made s--- up' during his time at the network.

After reinforcing the infield with Ryan McMahon and Amed Rosario, the Yankees are seeking a starting pitcher, according to ESPN. They are not eager to trade top prospects George L

The Seattle Mariners and Arizona Diamondbacks have already linked up on one trade this year. There could be another one brewing in the shadows.

The Royals reached a multi-year contract extension with Lugo on Sunday night, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. Further specifics on his new deal are not yet known. Though Lugo was widely considered one of the top trade candidates ahead of the deadline this summer, he'll now be in Kansas City for years to come.

In a recent appearance on MLB Network Radio, Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto confirmed the team will be going after bullpen arms.