The Athletics have reportedly "focused on teams with top-end young pitching" in talks for closer Mason Miller, according to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, but their asking price remains high.

Two Pittsburgh Pirates pitchers — relief pitcher David Bendar and starter Mitch Keller — are getting a lot of interest as the deadline approaches. But the Pirates might need to be blown away with trade offers for either pitcher, and one in particular might not be moved at all.

Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley draws interest from Phillies, Dodgers, Mets, Blue Jays, and Tigers in an intense MLB trade deadline chase.