Trade deadline day live updates: Cardinals looking for 1st move as final hours arrive

As the Major League Baseball trade deadline reaches its final hours, the Cardinals are actively seeking their first deal while offering players to contenders. Meanwhile, both the Cubs and White Sox have already initiated moves. These developments occur as teams finalize their rosters for the season, with the Cardinals continuing to dial in specific transactions while other franchises in Chicago have already executed trades to improve their competitive positions before the official deadline expires.