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Demilio: Pirates Need to Show Post-Holiday Aggressiveness
9 hours ago · It’s a promising development, but the Pirates need to be willing to part with some more young talent in order to help the big-league club. And no, I’m not talking about someone from the MLB roster like Jared Jones.. But Cherington, despite financial restraints from ownership, has to be willing to show more aggressiveness in free agency.
Perrotto: Andrew McCutchen Has Reasons to Keep Coming Back
3 days ago · McCutchen re-signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday on a one-year, $5-million contract. It marks the third straight winter that the designated hitter/outfielder has agreed to the same terms, returning to the organization that selected him in the first round of the 2005 amateur draft, brought him to the big leagues four years later, and then traded him to the San Francisco Giants in 2018.
Pirates’ Christmas Wishlist to Fill Out Roster (+)
3 days ago · The Pirates have made a couple of notable deals so far this winter. Earlier this month, they acquired first baseman Spencer Horwitz in a trade with the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for Luis Ortiz and a pair of pitching prospects.. On Monday, the Pirates formally announced the expected move of re-signing Andrew McCutchen to another one-year contract.
Demilio: Better Ways for Pirates to Get Bats Than Trading Keller, …
Dec 17, 2024 · The Pittsburgh Pirates already subtracted from their starting pitching depth to add to their lineup for the 2025 season and beyond. At the Winter Meetings last week, the Pirates traded right-hander Luis Ortiz as part of a three-player package to acquire first baseman Spencer Horwitz from the Cleveland Guardians. Horwitz, despite having a limited showing […]
Pirates All 40: Mike Burrows Makes Long-Awaited Debut
Dec 20, 2024 · The Pirates selected right-handed pitcher Mike Burrows in the 11th round of the 2018 MLB Entry Draft. Six years, five seasons — his 2020 campaign got wiped out due to the COVID-19 induced cancellation of the MiLB season — and one reconstructed elbow ligament later, Burrows made his long-awaited big league debut at the tail end of the 2024 season, toeing the mound for 3.1 innings in relief ...
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Demilio: Better Ways for Pirates to Get Bats Than Trading Keller, Other Starters. The Pittsburgh Pirates already subtracted from their starting pitching depth to add to their lineup for the 2025 season and beyond.
Much More Needed for Pirates to Improve After Dismissing Pair of ...
Oct 2, 2024 · PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates confirmed that hitting coach Andy Haines and bullpen coach Justin Meccage have been relieved of their duties. General manager Ben Cherington addressed the decisions when meeting with members of the media at PNC Park on Wednesday afternoon. While Cherington noted improvement at the Major League level, he said there needs […]
Pirates Preview: Paul Skenes Makes First Start Since All-Star Game
Jul 23, 2024 · The Pittsburgh Pirates squeaked out a 2-1 over the St. Louis Cardinals in the opener of a three-game series at PNC Park on Monday night. Mitch Keller tossed seven-strong innings and Nick Gonzales drove in the game-winning run in the eighth to help carry the Pirates over their division foes. Entering play on Tuesday, the […]
Pirates Preview: One More Series Before All-Star Break
Jul 12, 2024 · The Pittsburgh Pirates squeaked out a 1-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers in the rubber match on Thursday thanks to a dominant start from Paul Skenes. Skenes pitched seven innings, didn’t allow a hit, walked one and struck out 11 batters. His battery mate, Yasmani Grandal, was responsible for driving in the Bucs’ lone run.