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Five helpful tricks for navigating the MLB trade deadline on the internet

It’s that time of year, players will be on the move. Even with their recent six-game winning streak the Cubs stand at an abysmal 40-58. That .408 winning percentage gives them a bit of breathing room to avoid the worst Cubs record of all time, but they are still likely to be flirting with a 100-loss season when it’s all said and done. This is a team in sell mode and trade rumors drive content. Today I’m here with my tips and tricks for not getting suckered by fake trade rumors and announcements.

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This first one is so basic, but is truly an easy mistake to make.