🧢 The Yankees’ pitching needs remain massive

Despite adding a pair of infielders, New York still looks alarmingly thin on the mound — and now there’s buzz they might even flip a rental reliever if their slide continues. So, are they still buyers? Who are they targeting? And how close are they to punting?

☠️ Pirates flip-flop on Mitch Keller trade

Ken Rosenthal’s latest column makes it clear: GM Ben Cherington is under pressure to act. The Pirates have cooled on trading Keller, but still haven’t made a clear move. Robert shares what he’s hearing from sources — and what the most likely outcome looks like before the deadline hits.

💥 Dodgers linked to Brendan Donovan

Could LA and St. Louis be a match again? Robert breaks down what the Cardinals want, whether Donovan is truly available, and how the Dodgers’ desperation could drive the market.

All that and more in this final-weekend deadline heat check from the insiders who know what’s real and what’s smoke.