PITTSBURGH — One Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher may serve as a key trade piece for a National League team competing for the playoffs. Jim Bowden of The Ath

The Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates have been talking about a possible trade, involving Pirates starter Mitch Keller.

The New York Mets have contacted the Pittsburgh Pirates regarding a potential trade for starting pitcher Mitch Keller after the Chicago Cubs initially registered interest, according to Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.