The Texas Rangers are linked to closers from the St. Louis Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Pirates, and Adolis Garcia's name has been rumored.

The Pirates (45-62) will look to notch a series win against the Giants (54-53) and Justin Verlander at Oracle Park on Tuesday night.

The Pittsburgh Pirates and Toronto Blue Jays discussed a trade that would send a reliever to Toronto, per a report.

Connor Hamilton, a Montgomery Bell Academy alum, will play for Vanderbilt baseball after being drafted by Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2025 MLB Draft.

The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the San Francisco Giants 6-5 on Monday night at Oracle Park, improving to 45-62 on the season. Andrew McCutchen went 1-for-5 with a home run in the win, also scoring a run and driving in two.

If teams want to acquire Pirates closer David Bednar ahead of the July 31 trade deadline, they will reportedly need to pay a steep price.