At this point in the season, you should have a pretty good idea where your fantasy team stands. 

The MLB trade deadline will arrive less than 24 hours after this report is published, meaning last-minute swaps could alter some of the arrangements you see below. 

The Cubs, trying to cover every angle in their quest to win their first World Series in 100 years, are discussing trades for a left-handed hitter, including Mariners outfielder Raul Ibanez. 

Miguel Tejada. 

It's been seven years since Ryan Dempster last won consecutive road starts in the same season. 

Carlos Zambrano figured he'd have to be perfect against fellow ace Ben Sheets. 

Carlos Zambrano outpitched fellow ace Ben Sheets again, and the Chicago Cubs scored five runs in the sixth inning to beat Milwaukee 7-1 on Tuesday night, assuring they'll leave town leading the NL Central. 

Jeff Samardzija refuses to sing. 

MEDICAL WATCH: CF Jim Edmonds (sore left knee) left the July 22 game and sat out until July 27. 

MEDICAL WATCH: CF Jim Edmonds (sore left knee) left the July 22 game and sat out until July 27. 

Now it's come to this: The Cubs have a three-headed monster as closer. 

--RHP Kerry Wood threw a bullpen session Monday but does not appear close to returning to the active roster because of a persistent blister on his right index finger. 

Now it's come to this: The Cubs have a three-headed monster as closer. 

--RHP Kerry Wood threw a bullpen session Monday but does not appear close to returning to the active roster because of a persistent blister on his right index finger. 

The Astros inexplicably aspire to be buyers, not sellers.