The Pittsburgh Pirates are readying for a busy MLB trade deadline on July 31 and looking for the best future talent they can land that will benefit

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.

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.

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 Pittsburgh Pirates start their three-game series vs. the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park, July 28-30, with one of their pitchers potentiall

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.

Spencer Horwitz hit his first career grand slam and Bailey Falter matched a career-high with eight strikeouts to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-1 win and sweep of the Detroit Tigers.

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK MLB LINE: Pirates -126, Tigers +105; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Detroit Tigers to open a two-game series.