The Pirates claim they see the need to bolster their position player core through impactful trades. Whether they'll act on that is unclear.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are struggling with the decision to trade pitcher Mitch Keller. Keller is one of the stars of the team's rotation.

Pirates pitcher Mitch Keller is regarded as one of the top players available in the pitching market. That may no longer be the case.

The Arizona Diamondbacks fell to the Pirates in Pittsburgh despite a strong outing by Merrill Kelly, who could be dealt before the trade deadline.

Plus: The Dodgers' reliever situation, the Rays might be thinking about selling, Luis Robert Jr.'s status and Nestor Cortes Jr's future.

The Pittsburgh Pirates will sell at the MLB Trade Deadline, with some of their best assets their long-term contracted players. Pirates right-handed

With the MLB trade deadline fast approaching, the clock is ticking for the Chicago Cubs to improve their starting rotation. While Shota Imanaga and veteran

Diamondbacks starter Ryne Nelson worked six scoreless innings, giving up just one hit while walking two and strikeout four.

The Pittsburgh Pirates will make numerous trades at the deadline on July 31, with their best fielder likely moving as well. Noah Hiles of the Pitts

By trading for former Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon, the Yankees filled the biggest hole in their lineup and added a left-handed bat with some pop to aim at the short porch in Yankee Stadium. Box No. 1, checked.