What happened: The San Francisco Giants are the focus of a new Yahoo Sports analysis centered on the approaching MLB trade deadline. At 36-50, the Giants have been floated repeatedly through the season as potential sellers, with several rival clubs already reported to be eyeing their trade chips.

Why it matters: How the Giants handle their veterans could shape both the remainder of this season and the club's longer-term direction. With rival clubs already lining up on the Giants' trade chips, the front office's deadline posture carries real stakes for the roster.

What to watch: Watch whether the Giants lean toward buying or selling as the deadline nears, and which veterans draw the strongest interest from contenders.