MassLive.com’s Chris Cotillo reports the Pirates are among teams pursuing Alex Verdugo.

Alex Verdugo hit a two-run homer to supply the scoring in the Yankees’ loss to the Dodgers on Monday.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters that Alex Verdugo will start again in left field against the Royals in Game 2 of the ALDS on Monday.

Alex Verdugo will start in left field in the Yankees’ postseason opener against the Royals on Saturday, according to Andy Martino of SNY.