MLB trade deadline tiers: 31 players who could be dealt
With just eight shopping days remaining until the July 31 deadline arrives, these are the players who could be available to help your team make its postseason push.
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2019 Schedule
46-53, 4th in NL Cent
Pirates' comeback falls short in loss to Cardinals (1:02)
Goldschmidt's grand slam in 10th lifts Cards by Pirates 6-5
Paul Goldschmidt hit his fifth career grand slam in the top of the 10th and right fielder Jose Martinez threw out the tying run at the plate to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the reeling Pittsburgh Pirates 6-5 on Monday night.
Pirates suspend reliever Keone Kela 2 games
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Monday they have suspended reliever Keone Kela two games for an unspecified violation of his contract.
2019 MLB trade deadline rumors, news, analysis and trade tracker
Here's the latest intel we're hearing, key names to watch, reaction to completed deals and shopping lists for every team as July 31 approaches.
Power Rankings: Surging Indians, A's and Nats reignite races
As they climb up our rankings, second-place teams are showing it's way too early to count them out in any race.
Fan walks to plate, Hoskins HR in 11th lifts Phils over Bucs
A fan casually walked to home plate and approached Philadelphia hitter Brad Miller for a handshake before being apprehended, and the Phillies later beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 Sunday on Rhys Hoskins' home run in the 11th inning.
Hoskins' HR puts Phillies ahead in extras (0:27)
Musgrove pitches, hits, runs Pirates past Phils for 5-1 win
Joe Musgrove scattered two hits over six innings, collected his first double of the season and scored on a textbook head-first slide to beat a throw by Philadelphia right fielder Bryce Harper and lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-1 win on Saturday...
'Family' reunion; Close ties still bind '79 Pirates
The 1979 Pirates were honored at the World Series-winning team's 40th-anniversary celebration at PNC Park on Saturday night.
Harper, Haseley help Phillies beat Pirates 6-1
Bryce Harper's go-ahead RBI single was one of 15 hits the Philadelphia Phillies used to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1 on Friday night, giving them back-to-back victories for the first time since July 2.
Passan: 10 things to watch in the two weeks prior to the MLB trade deadline
From the aces who might move to the contenders that could go big, here's where the major players and teams stand as the countdown to the new single deadline heats up.
Passan: 'The market right now is pretty stagnant' (1:04)
Goldschmidt's 3-run homer lifts Cardinals over Pirates 6-5
Paul Goldschmidt hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off Michael Feliz in the seventh inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat Pittsburgh 6-5 on Wednesday, dealing the Pirates their fifth loss in six games.
Pirates score twice in the ninth, beat Cardinals 3-1
Colin Moran drove in the go-ahead run with an infield single and the Pittsburgh Pirates scored twice in the ninth for a 3-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night.
One player each team should trade for -- or deal away -- before the deadline
Bumgarner to the Yankees? Stroman in Houston? We've mapped out a deadline blueprint for all 30 front offices to follow.
BBTN: Mets' Woes, Pitching Market, Numbers Game
Buster talks to Jon Sciambi about the continued downward spiral of the Mets and the pitching market (10:46). Plus, he sounds off on baseball's perceived "home run problem." Marly Rivera also discusses Vlad Guerrero Jr.'s struggles and the dominance of the Dodgers (40:24). And, "The Numbers Game" with Sarah Langs (33:22).
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A day after a foul ball struck a child at Kauffman Stadium, the Royals said Mon. they'll extend safety netting — KC is the 7th team to announce such plans since a chilling nationally televised episode in Houston May 29 when a Cubs foul liner past third base injured a toddler. The White Sox installed netting to the foul poles — a first — and the Nationals to nearly the poles. The Dodgers, Pirates & Orioles said they'll lengthen netting and the Rangers unveiled extensions for their new ballpark opening in 2020. All 30 parks have netting to at least the far ends of the dugouts, but several fans have been injured since May 29 and pressure is mounting for more protection.
Mikolas, O'Neill lead Cardinals to 7-0 win over Pirates 7-0
Miles Mikolas pitched an eight-hitter and Tyler O'Neill hit a pair of two-run homers, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night.
Power Rankings: Can Yankees bust Dodgers-Astros monopoly on No. 1?
The first-half rankings have been a two-team tango at the top, but the Bombers could be ready to cut in on Houston and L.A.
Cubs hit 3 homers, beat Pirates 8-3 to complete 3-game sweep
Jason Heyward, Albert Almora Jr. and Kyle Schwarber hit home runs and the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-3 on Sunday for a three-game sweep.
Rested Cubs offense ready to walk, romp its way to more big wins
Back from a tiring stretch before the All-Star break, the Cubs look ready to bust out for some impressive numbers on the scoreboard.
Lester homers, drives in 3, pitches Cubs past Pirates 10-4
Jon Lester homered, tied a career high with three RBI and pitched effectively into the seventh inning to lead the Chicago Cubs past the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-4 on Saturday.
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2019 NL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 54 | 46 | .540 | - | L2 |
| St. Louis | 52 | 47 | .525 | 1.5 | W2 |
| Milwaukee | 53 | 49 | .520 | 2 | L1 |
| Pittsburgh | 46 | 53 | .465 | 7.5 | L2 |
| Cincinnati | 45 | 53 | .459 | 8 | W1 |
2019 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs462
Batting Average.269
On Base Percentage.325
Slugging Percentage.429
Earned Run Average4.91
Quality Starts38
WHIP1.43
BAA.262