ESPN's David Schoenfield thinks the Mets have enough of a farm system to at least give themselves a chance. He pitches a five-player offer from the Mets to the Pirates: Jett Williams, Jonah Tong, Nolan McLean, Ronny Mauricio and Carson Benge. Pittsburgh doesn't seem like it'll be in a rush to move Skenes, even in the midst of another brutal season.

Major League Baseball’s trade deadline season is upon us, and the rumors are swirling from all angles. This time, it’s ESPN.com linking multiple teams as potential suitors for Pittsburgh Pirates ace,