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Cubs Target Mitch Keller Amid High Pirates Asking Price

7/12/2025

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The Chicago Cubs are eyeing a potential trade for Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Mitch Keller as the MLB Trade Deadline approaches. However, the Pirates' steep asking price could stall negotiations. Cubs' rising star Owen Caissie, thriving in Triple-A, may be pivotal in this deal. With Keller's contract lasting until 2028, he represents a significant asset for the Cubs.

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The Chicago Cubs are eyeing a potential trade for Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Mitch Keller as the MLB Trade Deadline approaches. However, the Pirates' steep asking price could stall negotiations. Cubs' rising star Owen Caissie, thriving in Triple-A, may be pivotal in this deal. With Keller's contract lasting until 2028, he represents a significant asset for the Cubs.