Getty Joe Espada reacts during a game against the Blue Jays. As the Major League Baseball trade deadline nears, the Houston Astros and Baltimore Orioles are two American League clubs on two different trajectories. The AL West-leading Astros are candidates to buy at the deadline, seeking their third World Series title since 2017. The Orioles began the season as a favorite to make the postseason, but their struggles on the mound and inconsistency have led to a disappointing season. It appears the