The New York Yankees have reportedly held talks with the Pittsburgh Pirates regarding outfielder Oneil Cruz "and some others," according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post and Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette,

Major League Baseball's trade deadline, scheduled for July 31, is now just a week away. In other words, it's that blessed (or cursed, depending on your perspective) time of the year when rumors and transactions dominate our coverage.

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.