With the rumors about the Pittsburgh Pirates trading Paul Skenes away, the New York Mets are one team that could offer an attractive package.

The Pirates rolled over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday behind a solid offense and another great performance from the reigning Rookie of the Year.

Notes and observations from Major League Baseball as the calendar flips to June: n The dismissal of Derek Shelton three weeks ago in his sixth season as the Pittsburgh Pirates manager, and the promotion of bench coach Don Kelly to that position,

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The Red Sox were included as a potential destination in a Paul Skenes trade this summer by Jim Bowden for a package featuring Roman Anthony.

The Pittsburgh Pirates made an important lineup change ahead of their upcoming game vs. the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Alexander Canario comes in at left field for the Pirates, taking the place of Tommy Pham,