Star? Boston needs a true No. 2 and Pittsburgh's Mitch Keller could be the perfect target at the trade deadline.

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

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.

According to Andy Martino of SNY, "Rival executives have heard that the Yanks might become willing to talk about relievers on expiring contracts."

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;

The Arizona Diamondbacks (51-54) battle the Pittsburgh Pirates (43-62) in the final game of their 3-game series Sunday afternoon at PNC Park.