The St. Louis Cardinals were swept in their first series after the All-Star break and have now lost seven of their last 10 contests, dropping their record to 51

The St. Louis Cardinals could continue to try to shop Nolan Arenado, but a trade is unlikely, especially one that would send him to the New York Yankees.

The (mathematically inaccurate) second half is underway and the trade deadline is only nine days away. Pencils must be down at 6 p.m. ET next Thursday, July 31. Trade chatter and activity will pick up now that the amateur draft is in the rearview mirror and front offices can focus their attention on the deadline.