Major League Baseball's trade deadline, scheduled for July 31, is now just a week away. In other words, it's that blessed (or cursed, depending on your perspective) time of the year when rumors and transactions dominate our coverage.

This MLB insider makes the case for the Cubs sending out top prospects for a specific Pirates pitcher at the trade deadline.

Unfortunately for two-time All-Star pitcher Paul Skenes, he’s likely stuck with the Pittsburgh Pirates even if he wanted a trade ahead of the July 31 deadline.

The Pittsburgh Pirates will almost certainly be aggressive sellers at the trade deadline, but that doesn't mean they will completely clean house.

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"Many Yankees fans would like their team to acquire Eugenio Suárez from the Arizona Diamondbacks. But if Brian Cashman and Co. don't land the All-Star slugger, Ke'Bryan Hayes of the Pirates could be an interesting option at third base," Kelly wrote.

Jarren Duran has been among the top names involved in rumors with the MLB trade deadline approaching. The Boston Red Sox are reportedly circling in on a significant upgrade to their starting rotation.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have had some successful bobblehead releases this season and have one more coming out this season for a current player. The