The Pittsburgh Pirates are desperate to trade Mitch Keller, and the Chicago Cubs will benefit more than anyone. The Cubs and Pirates have been talking for over week about Keller.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have a pitcher that the Chicago Cubs want. The two teams are talking about a trade for Pirates hurler Mitch Keller.

According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates have “engaged in serious trade talks” for over a week regarding a deal for starting pitcher Mitch Keller. He has long been on Chicago’s radar, and the two front offices have had prolonged discussions, but nothing is imminent.