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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.
The outfielder/first baseman was slugging .519 for the Pirates' top farm team this season at the time of his release.
The Pirates claim they see the need to bolster their position player core through impactful trades. Whether they'll act on that is unclear.
Baseball’s trade deadline brings the possibility of change, and the potential rejuvenation of once-promising careers.
The Boston Red Sox need to acquire controllable starting pitching at the trade deadline. A deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates could give them that.
Plus: The Dodgers' reliever situation, the Rays might be thinking about selling, Luis Robert Jr.'s status and Nestor Cortes Jr's future.
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