Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz is one of those players, with reports the franchise had listened to trade offers on him and that the New York Yankees one of the teams interested in him. Cruz, himself, isn't worried about any trade rumors, as there isn't anything he can control and understands that this is part of the game.

Starting pitcher Paul Skenes and center fielder Oneil Cruz are the only two players the Pittsburgh Pirates consider off limits in trades, according to USA Today's Bob Nightengale.

"The Pirates continue to listen to offers for everyone on the team but Paul Skenes and Oneil Cruz." It sounds like righty pitcher Mitch Keller is the best player the Pirates plan

The Pittsburgh Pirates shut out the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-0 at at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on Sunday. Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes struck out nine players and allowed only three hits over six innings. The Pirates stand at 44-62;