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.

Multiple teams have reached out to the Pittsburgh Pirates regarding center fielder Oneil Cruz's availability on the trade market, according to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand.

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

A Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher has received trade interest from many teams, but one American League franchise might make the most sense for

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

Arizona veteran right-hander Merrill Kelly will take the mound for what could be the final time with the Diamondbacks when he opposes Pirates left-hander Andrew Heaney on Saturday night in Pittsburgh.

Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz is among those that the Yankees have checked in on, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Heyman reports that the Yankees have talked to the Pirates about the slugger, but the price is said to be “steep.”

"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.