The Pittsburgh Pirates "are ready to make a tidal wave" at the 2025 MLB trade deadline, according to The Athletic's Jim Bowden.

Riley Greene will be the designated hitter for the Detroit Tigers on Monday night in Pittsburgh. The Tigers (60-40) start a three-game series at PNC Park against the Pirates (39-61) at 6:40 p.m. Catcher Jake Rogers; infielder Javier Baez; and outfielders Wenceel Perez and Jahmai Jones will be available off the bench.

The Tigers (60-40) will play a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates (39-61) from Monday, July 21, through Wednesday. The Tigers are in first place in the American League Central standings, holding an 11-game lead over the second-place Cleveland Guardians.

Pirates trade rumors are heating up as starting pitcher Mitch Keller emerges as a key target ahead of the MLB trade deadline.

The Pittsburgh Pirates fanbase is tired of Ben Cherington, and the latest example of his failure doesn't even involve Paul Skenes directly.