Deadline Deals That Were and Were NotSegment 2: The 2019 MLB Trade Deadline appeared to be wackier than most others. The NL-leading Dodgers did not make a move before July 31st. Did that hurt them? The AL West-leading Houston Astros made a major move on Wednesday. Are they the favorite to win the pennant (and the title)? One of the Twins newest members didn’t make a good first impression on Thursday. And the Wild are looking for a new GM.