The Pittsburgh Pirates head into their series finale against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park with two of their everyday starters not in the

The New York Yankees appear to be targeting a more long-term solution at closer rather than a rental before the MLB trade deadline. The Bronx Bombers are zeroing in on a trade for two-time All-Star closer David Bednar from the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to YES Network Yankees insider Jack Curry.

PITTSBURGH (WKBN) – Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic is reporting that the Pittsburgh Pirates are trading left-handed reliever Caleb Ferguson to the Seattle Mariners. In exchange, according to MLB.com’s Jonathan Mayo, the Pirates receive minor league pitcher Jeter Martinez.