The Detroit Tigers have contacted the Pittsburgh Pirates about 2.37 ERA two-time All-Star closer ahead of the trade deadline.

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suárez is the hottest name in baseball as the trade deadline approaches, set for 6 p.m. Thursday, July 31.

Rookie Troy Melton pitched seven scoreless innings in his second career start, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 on Monday night.

The Detroit Tigers have had a historic season so far, but they would love to soon forget the history they just made in Pittsburgh. The Pirates’ roster is built to record a stat like this. No team has hit Paul Skenes and being victim to Oneil Cruz’s insane athleticism can happen any night.

Rookie right-hander Troy Melton gave up a grand slam in the 2nd inning as the Tigers lost to the Bucs, 6-1, for a 3-game sweep.

Having ended a personal losing streak, Justin Verlander will turn his attention to the San Francisco Giants' current four-game skid when he faces the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.

BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates will look to sweep a three-game series with a win against the Detroit Tigers. Pittsburgh is 28-24 at home and 41-61 overall. The Pirates are 14-43 in games when they have allowed a home run.

The Tigers lost, 8-5, to the Pittsburgh Pirates. They have posted a 14-17 record since June 14 — and a 1-8 record since July 9.

Flaherty, a right-hander for the Detroit Tigers, didn't return to the mound for the fourth inning Monday, July 21, against the Pittsburgh Pirates, replaced by left-handed reliever Dietrich Enns, who completed the next 2⅔ innings. It was another poor start.