The Astros are again talking to the Cardinals about a Nolan Arenado trade, but the two sides aren't close to a deal.

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.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/cardinals as Cardinals' Nolan Arenado Rumors Picking Up Unexpected Steam. Veteran recruiter Paddy Lambros often starts interviews by asking job seekers to ask him questions. "Your questions are a huge tell," said Lambros, CEO and cofounder of the AI startup Dex.