Orioles in buy mode, Angels' new brass to shape deadline approach
Baltimore is reportedly committed to adding at the deadline, while the Angels' new leadership will define whether the club buys or sells.
The Orioles have been characterized as a team planning to be aggressive buyers at the upcoming trade deadline, now roughly a month away. The Angels, operating under new leadership, are also drawing attention for how they will approach deadline decisions. Both teams are expected to be notable participants in the deadline market. Details on specific targets or deals have not yet been confirmed.
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