Following an 8-5 loss on Tuesday night, the Tigers’ lead atop the American League Central is down to nine games. Pittsburgh still sits at the bottom of the National League Central. Time: 12:35 p.m. ET

Bednar and Santana are Pittsburgh’s two most effective relievers, with Bednar bouncing back from a slow start and a demotion to earn 15 saves to go along with a 2.31 ERA and a 1.11 WHIP. Santana leads the Bucs bullpen with a 1.49 ERA and 0.80 WHIP as well as 5 saves as an elite set-up man.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are in regular trade talks with the New York Yankees ahead of the deadline, according to New York Post reporter Jon Heyman. A list posted

The New York Yankees will likely try to swing a few big trades this year, but it's going to cost them quite a lot of prospects to land the deals they may want.