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

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates will sell at the MLB Trade Deadline, with some of their best assets their long-term contracted players. Pirates right-handed starting pitcher Mitch Keller has received considerable interest from across the MLB and is one of the top trade targets at his position, thanks to his play and contract.

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.

Andrew Heaney and five relievers combined on a four-hitter, Oneil Cruz hit his team-leading 17th home run and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-0 on Saturday night.

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

The outfielder/first baseman was slugging .519 for the Pirates' top farm team this season at the time of his release.

The New York Yankees are exploring trade options seemingly everywhere, reportedly talking with the Pittsburgh Pirates about Oneil Cruz.

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