Pirates hurler Mitch Keller is becoming one of the hottest names being tossed around the rumor mill ahead of the MLB trad deadline.

Pittsburgh has not yet made its first selection in the 2025 MLB Draft. In Sunday's first round, the team is slated to pick sixth overall. The Pirates have $14,088,400 in bonus pool spending, according to MLB . That money can be used to sign players drafted by the Pirates in the first 10 rounds.

Fans and pundits, especially on social media, recently objected to Los Angeles Dodgers great Clayton Kershaw making the 2025 MLB All-Star Game as a Legacy Pick. Don’t count Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes among those displeased with Kershaw’s presence in Atlanta.

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Jacob Misiorowski isn't upset with anyone who criticized his inclusion in the 2025 Major League Baseball All-Star Game despite making just five starts.

The Dodgers manager says including Milwaukee’s rookie right-hander on the NL roster was “an easy answer” despite complaints from some players over his inclusion after just five major league

Here's a look at former Seattle Mariners and other players with local ties who were selected to the MLB All-Star Game.

Follow live as hundreds of prospects will be selected today in rounds 4-20 of the 2025 MLB Draft Day two of the 2025 MLB Draft features rounds 4-20 where hundreds of prospects will be selected as organizations look to bolster their farm systems.