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Tom Szczerbowski/Getty ImagesMLB teams can find themselves desperate prior to the non-waiver trade deadline for numerous reasons.Perhaps a contending team is in the midst of a slump and needs someone to fill a gap. Or maybe a rebuilding team must trade coveted players to the highest bidders before the clock strikes 4 p.m. ET on July 31.A third category relates to keeping up with the Joneses: For example Reggie Jackson Jersey , National League teams may be more pressed to make a move with former Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado now a Los Angeles Dodger.All three groups are represented on the following list of six teams. All statistics accurate through Sunday and via FanGraphs and Baseball Reference unless otherwise noted.Milwaukee Brewers1 of 5Dylan Buell/Getty ImagesAfter a 1-8 stretch capped by an 11-2 home loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, the Milwaukee Brewers' season is on the brink. Granted, the Brew Crew occupy one of the two National League wild-card spots, but that could change quickly.First, the NL is jam-packed. Through Sunday, eight teams were within 5.5 games of each other for the league's two play-in berths.Second, the Brewers' schedule is brutal from late July through mid-August, starting with an eight-game West Coast swing to the first-place Dodgers and San Francisco Giants, who are 31-19 at home.Milwaukee also has road series versus the Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs, both of whom are in the thick of the playoff race.The Brewers need to make a move if they want to stay afloat. Of note, Milwaukee may want to upgrade at second base: Four Brewers have played at least 12 games there this year, and none of them are managing better than a .693 OPS (per Baseball Prospectus, the average OPS at second base is .715).Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports and The Athletic connected the Brewers with the Minnesota Twins' Brian Dozier (16 home runs, .724 OPS), and Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reported they are in on the New York Mets' Asdrubal Cabrera (17 home runs, .820 OPS). Either player would add pop to the lineup.The question is which players the Brewers could make available in a deal for a veteran. Per Brad Ford of Brew Crew Ball, a group of second-tier prospects are "most likely to headline a trade for any plus rental or mid-grade player with control. Prospects falling into this category include Lucas Erceg, Luis Ortiz, Brett Phillips, Tristen Lutz, Corey Ray and Jacob Nottingham."Dozier and Cabrera would be rentals (both are free agents after this season), and Minnesota or New York could get a great return if a few of the prospects in that aforementioned group are made available. Of note, third baseman Erceg is the third-ranked prospect in the Brewers' system, per MLB.com, and has a stellar 70 arm grade. Ortiz is a 22-year-old right-hander with 58 strikeouts in 57 innings in Double-A, and the 19-year-old Lutz has a .763 OPS in Single-A.New York Yankees2 of 5Elsa/Getty ImagesIt may seem odd to place the New York Yankees here, especially considering they had the game's second-best win-loss record entering Monday.However, the Boston Red Sox reside in the same division, and they've won 14 of their last 16 games and 42 of their last 59 for a majors-best 70-31 mark. The Sox don't look like they will slow down any time soon.That leaves the Yankees in a bind, as it's conceivable an excellent regular season will result in a one-game wild-card playoff. New York wants to avoid that situation, but if the Yanks can't find any starting pitching at the deadline, it seems inevitable.Luis Severino has been the only consistent Yankees starter this year. CC Sabathia has a 3.51 ERA, but FanGraphs notes he has a 4.52 xFIP, which means regression could be on the way.Promising southpaw Jordan Montgomery is out for the season after Tommy John surgery, Domingo German was sent back to Triple-A after struggling, Masahiro Tanaka is giving up too many home runs (18 in 83.1 innings), and Sonny Gray simply hasn't gotten it done (5.34 ERA in 19 starts).Those aforementioned pitchers can be lights-out if they're in top form, but that hasn't been the case for anyone listed minus Severino. Simply put http://www.angelsfanproshop.com/authentic-zack-cozart-jersey , the Yankees need to add a starter to shore up the rotation.While Jack Curry of YES Network reported New York's elite prospects (e.g., left-handed starting pitcher Justus Sheffield and outfielder Clint Frazier) are untouchable, its farm system is stacked with talent. Other teams could tap into that depth.Of note, 15 of the Yankees' 20 top prospects are right-handed pitchers, so perhaps they will be willing to part with some of that talent to obtain a major league-ready starter.Right-handed pitcher Chance Adams is arguably the best of the bunch. He has a plus fastball and slider and ranks as the fourth-best prospect in the Yankees' system, per MLB.com. Though his 4.89 ERA in Triple-A isn't ideal, he's struck out 87 batters in 84.2 innings. Outfielder Billy McKinney, who has a .796 OPS in Triple-A, could also be involved in a trade.New York Mets3 of 5Jim McIsaac/Getty ImagesThough the New York Mets aren't the worst team in baseball, they may be in the worst spot.Unlike more than half of MLB's 30 teams, they aren't within striking distance of the postseason. If their farm system was stacked with top talent and the team was a few years from contending, that would be fine, but that isn't the case. Of note, Sam Dykstra of MiLB.com ranked the Mets' farm system 26th prior to the season.It also doesn't help that the Mets reside in a city with a media market that will treat you like a king if you're great but kick you when you're down. Also, the fanbase has become somewhat apathetic, as the team ranks ninth out of the 15 NL teams in average attendance.The Mets are desperate in the sense that it seems like they have to do something given the circumstances. The trade of closer Jeurys Familia to the Oakland Athletics seems like a move the Mets felt they had to make, and the A's pulled off a heist.Familia is a proven closer with 17 saves and a 2.74 ERA this year. In return, New York received Will Toffey, a 23-year-old third baseman who is hitting .244 in High-A, and Bobby Wahl, a 26-year-old reliever who has made just seven relief appearances in the bigs (4.70 ERA in 2017). Oakland also gave the Mets international bonus pool money.Toffey and Wahl could be late bloomers who play key roles for the Mets someday, but on the surface, the A's won the deal. Could another team take New York for a ride? That seems like a possibility given the Familia return, and it wouldn't be surprising if another team offered less-than-equal value in exchange for another Mets veteran.Baltimore Orioles4 of 5Scott Taetsch/Getty ImagesThe Orioles' season has been a disaster, as the team sports an MLB-worst 28-72 record. The Machado deal kicked off a rebuild, and the O's aren't done.Baltimore needs to trade anyone it can before the deadline. Contending teams are desperate for arms and position players, so the window is now for the Orioles to restock their farm system.They should be able to do so based on recent reports. For example, Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com noted at least seven teams are in the mix for left-handed reliever Zach Britton. He also noted the Orioles want to increase the pace of the talks.Elsewhere, Rosenthal reported the Colorado Rockies are looking into Orioles starters Dylan Bundy and Kevin Gausman, and Roch Kubatko of MASN said those pitchers plus second baseman Jonathan Schoop are coveted by at least a couple of teams.Furthermore, Britton will be a free agent this offseason, so the Orioles would risk losing him for nothing if they don't deal him now. Baltimore needs to act fast to secure the best packages.A fire sale seems inevitable, but the issue is the Orioles may not have a ton of leverage outside a potential Britton deal. Teams aren't knocking down the door for Baltimore's other free agents-to-be (e.g., Adam Jones, Brad Brach), and the clock is ticking toward the deadline, so the O's may be forced to sell for less value than they desire.Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks5 of 5Christian Petersen/Getty ImagesThe Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies are lumped together because they are in similar situations.With Machado a Dodger, L.A. is the clear favorite to win the National League West. FanGraphs gives the Dodgers an 84.5 percent chance to win the division Yunel Escobar Jersey , with the D-backs (9.7 percent) and Rockies (4.3 percent) far behind.All three teams are within two games, but L.A. is in the midst of a 39-18 stretch. Arizona and Colorado need to make moves if they are to have a shot at the division (or even the wild card).The Diamondbacks are 23rd in team OPS (.704), and that's the worst mark of any team with a winning record. They need more pop to contend down the stretch, which is why they are reportedly after Cabrera, per Feinsand.The Rockies need bullpen help, as they rank third-worst with a 5.17 relievers' ERA. As noted before, Britton is the most sought-after reliever on the trade market. A lot of teams are inquiring about him, including the Rockies, per Jon Heyman of Fancred, so Colorado may have to go over the top in a Britton deal.The Diamondbacks and Rockies can't afford to stand pat, which is why they may make splashes prior to July 31.Jason Catania of MLB.com noted Arizona prospect Jon Duplantier, a 24-year-old right-hander ranked 59th on MLB.com's top 100 prospects list, could be on the move. He missed nearly two months with biceps tendinitis but made his return Sunday, throwing three shutout innings with five strikeouts in the Arizona League.When healthy, Duplantier has excelled to the tune of a 2.52 ERA in seven starts in Double-A. Jon Morosi of MLB Network and Fox Sports reported the O's were interested in Duplantier, and that could be a starting point in a Britton deal.As for the Rockies, Mark Kiszla of the Denver Post explained why this could be a crucial deadline for the team in a mailbag: "I've believed since early this month that general manager Jeff Bridich has no choice except to be a buyer at the trade deadline, because this could be the last best chance to get [four-time All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado] to the playoffs and have any chance to convince him Colorado is the place he wants to play long term."The 27-year-old Arenado, who has 25 home runs, 72 RBI and a .985 OPS, will be a free agent in 2020. If Colorado doesn't position itself as a playoff-contending team this year, it may give its star an incentive to find a better chance to win. Tell us how you experience this beautiful game."WhiteFanposts Sections News & RumorsAnalysisPodcastsProspects & DraftGame CoverageFull ArchiveMasthead Social Marlins Players on TwitterFish Stripes on InstagramMarlins Media Members Fish Stripes Best of 2018 Marlins StoriesScheduleRosterStatsCommunity Guidelines StubHub 鉁昗hat type of baseball fan are you? Tell us how you experience this beautiful game.EDTShareTweetShareShareWhat type of baseball fan are you? Via Marlins/TwitterThere is a certain elegance found in diversity—the understanding that people are different, cultures are different, and that these differences yield varying perspectives. The same applies to our beautiful game of baseball, America’s greatest pastime. Today, we celebrate the diversity of baseball fans. Old School, Advanced Stats, Casual or Hybrid. Although they share a love for the game, fans have completely different discussions about it.How do you experience Marlins baseball?Sam Navarro-USA TODAY SportsOld School FanAge may be a moderator in this group, but do not be surprised when speaking to a young fan who identifies as “old school” to their core. There is something romantic about the old-school outlook of baseball and committing to being a fan in the same fashion you were originally raised. Perspective: Wins, losses, earned runs, errors, and runs batted in. This is all I need; and why not, these are the parts of baseball that originally made the game beautiful! Don’t talk to me about all of your advanced formulas for why SandyAlcantara’s ERA is not “actually what it says it is.” And how do wins and losses not matter? This is the identity of the game; you play to win the game. Of course they matter. So does clubhouse culture and chemistry. At the end of the day, this is a family of players that spend six to eight months of the year together. How could their relationships not influence their performance? What kind of lunacy would have to take place for their relationships to be void of value. Stop taking the game and assuming that everything must be measured and dissected in a million ways—it doesn’t. The game is fine, just enjoy it!Baseball is beautiful because of the seams on the white ball, the crack of the bat Martin Maldonado Jersey , and the players鈥ot your shiny calculator or short attention span. Advanced Stats FanVia RotowearThe antithesis to the old-school fan, an advanced stats fan is the new wave of baseball. They find fulfillment in analyzing the many layers of baseball and deepening their understanding of how games are won and lost using quantifiable historical trends. Perspective: America’s pastime is a “pastime” because it refuses to catch up to the current times. Don’t get me wrong; I love this sport, and I love this game, but being complacent is the preceding step to becoming a failure. As fans, we should always be striving to be better, and being better includes understanding the sport to the highest level possible. I care about ERA and the win-loss record of a pitcher about as much as my old-school peer cares about WAR. The difference? At least I know what ERA is, and why it may be important. When was the last time you tried to look at a pitcher’s FIP? Or whether ballpark factors are the reason Christian Yelich is suddenly Mike Trout? Advanced stats matter because they resolve the ambiguity in this game. This is not something to run away from; it is something to embrace!Is there something truly beautiful about sitting casually and not worrying about the metrics, defensive shifts, or data-driven matchups? Sure, but that doesn’t means it’s the right thing to do. Casual FanA casual fan was not likely raised on baseball, and as a result, may not grasp the intricate elements of the game. Nonetheless, they enjoy the idea of going to a ballpark (just not too many times a year). Likely a basketball or football fan in the middle of their respective offseasons, these fans are still outspoken about their team. Perspective: I can see why this game has so many fans, but I also wonder how they all stay for the entirety of this game? Do they not understand that they can leave before it finishes? I get that the parks are gorgeous, the athletes are impressive, and when something happens, it rivals any type of event in sports. But that’s the thing: when something happens. Too often, the “something” takes too long.My peers—the old-school and the advanced stats—confuse me. They watch every single pitch as if it’s the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl. Looking to see what the pitcher is throwing, or how the hitter adjusts. It’s exhausting; you can understand how what I want is action? I want to see hits and home runs, not walks and defensive putouts. The good news for myself is that the commissioner seems to be thinking more about me than some of the other groups. Pitching clocks? Limiting mound visits (seriously, why do they even need that)? Speeding up the game? This is my type of music.I don’t want to seem down on the game because it’s a beautiful sport and an impressive league. I just don’t know if I’m dedicated enough to see every pitch as closely as my peers. Plus, my attention span is much better suited for basketball and football anyway. The scenic ballparks make for a great selfie, though. Hybrid FanA combination of the old-school and advanced stats fans, the hybrid likely gets the best of both worlds; but is unfortunately isolated from both groups. The “centrists” of baseball, hybrid fans understand that the game is beautiful because of its heritage, but also choose to learn something from those new-age scholars and their advanced metrics. Via Marlins/TwitterPerspective: I choose to look at ERA, while also being more informed when adding advanced stats into my assessment. I grasp how bunts may actually decrease a team’s probability of scoring, but still love to see a perfectly executed drag roll down the line. Wins do matter, but context is needed here; it was not all about one player, and losses weigh less than previously believed. Where am I more traditional than not? With the pleasantries of baseball, and the clubhouse culture. These are the elements of baseball I was raised with, and no amount of formulas will change that. Where may I defer from the old school? It’s time to let the boys play! Bat flips? Yes, please. Yelling and screaming after an important hit? Give me more of that! You want to dance when you hit a double? Good, just get ready for the pitcher to do the same when he strikes you out!At the end of the day this game can be artistic, and it can be scientific; it’s what truly makes it beautiful. For me, it just depends on my mood for that day. Baseball is one of the greatest games ever created—we can all agree on that!Which of these types do you align with most? Let us know in the replies.