Notes and observations about the Pittsburgh Pirates’ season and the upcoming all-star game and trade deadline: n There have been notable rumblings in recent weeks about whether the Pirates will trade ...

Pittsburgh Pirates fireballer Paul Skenes is producing stellar numbers during his sophomore season, even if his won-loss record isn't among them.

Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon (7-3) went 6 1/3 innings against his former team, which drafted him No. 2 overall in 2010.