MLB insider Jon Heyman believes the Chicago Cubs will have to overpay for a starting pitcher at the trade deadline.

Pirates right-handed starting pitcher Mitch Keller is one of the most in-demand players for MLB teams, ahead of the trade deadline at the end of July. Keller only has a 3-10 record over 18 starts, but has a 3.

The Yankees have made it official: Cam Schlittler will make his big league debut when he starts against the Mariners in the Bronx on Wednesday.

NEW YORK — On Friday morning’s ride to Citi Field, Yankees ace Max Fried leaned over to Will Warren and asked about the next wave of pitching talent in the organization’s farm system.

The New York Yankees are starting one of their top prospects this week. Cam Schlittler, a 6-foot-6 right-hander that has dominated Triple-A for the last month, will make his MLB debut Wednesday in the Bronx against the Seattle Mariners. Since being promoted June 3, Schlittler has a 1.69 ERA and a 40.2% strikeout rate over four starts.