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Two days before Major League Baseball's trade deadline, the St. Louis Cardinals sit just two games above .500, with two former All-Stars (Ryan Helsley and Nolan Arenado) who could be at the center of trade talks as teams scramble to get deals done.

However, Arenado's perspective on a move to Houston could change. The Astros hold the lead in the AL West, while the Cardinals continue to fight to stay in playoff contention in the National League. St. Louis is 3.5 games behind the San Diego Padres for the last Wild Card spot.