"This trade idea just makes too much sense for both sides," Bowden wrote.

The Pirates, who are always looking to shed financial commitments, would rid themselves of the remaining money on Keller’s five-year, $77 million contract.

"Jed and his baseball operations staff have built a healthy player development organization and put an exciting, playoff contending team on the field," he said.

Hoyer and the Cubs agreed to a multiyear contract extension Monday, the team announced.

San Francisco is a -132 favorite (risk $132 to win $100) in the latest Pirates vs. Giants odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, while Pittsburgh is a +109 underdog (risk $100 to win $109).

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White Sox left fielder Andrew Benintendi reached reliever Ryan Brasier for a three-run home run in the eighth inning, his second homer of the game, to bring the White Sox within the final margin.