The Pittsburgh Pirates have added three right-handers to their camp as non-roster invitees, including Wily Peralta, Brent Honeywell Jr., and Connor Sadzeck.
Sadzeck has a power arsenal with a mid-to-high 90s fastball and a slider in the high 80s but struggles with control. [ more ]
Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Rays get some revenge, Astros fall again
The New York Yankees won their seventh game with a trio of homers from Judge, Stanton, and Rizzo to maintain their lead in the AL East.
Pittsburgh Pirates defeated Baltimore Orioles in extra innings, despite blowing a save opportunity, with key moments from Joey Bart and Oneil Cruz. [ more ]
The New York Yankees acquired pitcher JT Brubaker from the Pittsburgh Pirates for a player to be named later and international signing bonus money.
Brubaker is recovering from Tommy John surgery and is expected to be ready to pitch around midseason. He had shown potential for improvement in strikeouts before his injury. [ more ]
Pirates announce deals with former All-Star catcher Yasmani Grandal and left-hander Josh Fleming
The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed Yasmani Grandal and Josh Fleming to one-year contracts for the upcoming season.
Grandal will receive a $2.5 million salary while Fleming's contract is split and calls for $850,000 while in the major leagues and $240,000 while in the minors. [ more ]
Pirates adding catching depth by signing two-time All-Star Yasmani Grandal, AP source says
The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed catcher Yasmani Grandal to a one-year, $2.5 million contract.
Grandal will provide depth at catcher for the Pirates, as their rookie catcher Endy Rodríguez is ruled out for 2024 due to Tommy John surgery. [ more ]
Pirates adding catching depth by signing two-time All-Star Yasmani Grandal, AP source says - WTOP News
The Pittsburgh Pirates are adding two-time All-Star catcher Yasmani Grandal on a one-year contract worth $2.5 million.
Grandal will provide depth at catcher for the Pirates who are searching for options after Endy Rodríguez was ruled out for 2024 due to Tommy John surgery. [ more ]
Al McBean, the first pitcher from the Virgin Islands to play in Major League Baseball, has passed away at age 85.
McBean spent most of his career with the Pirates, primarily working out of the bullpen and earning 63 saves, a retroactive statistic from before saves were officially recognized. [ more ]
Pirates Designate Canaan Smith-Njigba For Assignment
The Pirates have designated outfielder Canaan Smith-Njigba for assignment to make room for Aroldis Chapman on the roster.
Despite limited playing time in the MLB, Smith-Njigba has had success in the minor leagues, with a combined .273/.366/.439 output at the top level. [ more ]
Reliever Hector Neris is one of the top free agents left in the market, with teams like the Yankees, Mets, Cubs, Cardinals, Mariners, and Rangers still interested in adding bullpen arms.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to remain competitive this season and may be looking to add a veteran arm to their rotation after signing Aroldis Chapman. They have been connected to potential pitching options. [ more ]
Giants Vs. Dodgers Game Preview: Rookie Phenom Bobby Miller Starts Opposite Alex Wood
After a disappointing loss to the San Francisco Giants, the Los Angeles Dodgers send out rookie Bobby Miller against Alex Wood in his return from the 15-day injured list.Despite six innings of no-hit ball from Emmet Sheehan in his MLB debut, the Dodgers bullpen could not hold the lead and they lost in 11 innings.
Red Sox, Pirates Forever Linked Given First-Ever Fall Classic
In 1903, after the Boston Americans won the first-ever Fall Classic, players from both teams lined up for a team photo, showing good sportsmanship.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have entered into an agreement with SportsNet Pittsburgh to remain the home of Pirates baseball for all regionally televised games. [ more ]
Red Sox, Pirates Forever Linked Given First-Ever Fall Classic
In 1903, after the Boston Americans won the first-ever Fall Classic, players from both teams lined up for a team photo, showing good sportsmanship.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have entered into an agreement with SportsNet Pittsburgh to remain the home of Pirates baseball for all regionally televised games. [ more ]
Red Sox, Pirates Forever Linked Given First-Ever Fall Classic
In 1903, after the Boston Americans won the first-ever Fall Classic, players from both teams lined up for a team photo, showing good sportsmanship.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have entered into an agreement with SportsNet Pittsburgh to remain the home of Pirates baseball for all regionally televised games. [ more ]
Well, well, well.After winning perhaps the most bland, boring, and normal baseball game I've ever watched on Friday night, the San Francisco Giants are a game away from winning their fifth straight road series.And perhaps more importantly and impressively, with a win over the Los Angeles Dodgers tonight, the Giants would pull within half a game of their rivals in the standings.
Jun. 17-TODAY Legion Baseball John Hayes Best of the Midwest Tournament at West Vigo High School: Washington (Mo.) vs. Danville Post 210 Speakers, 8 a.m.John Hayes Best of the Midwest Tournament: Danville Post 210 Speakers vs. TBD Diamond Sports Tournament at EIU: Danville Post 210 Junior Speakers vs. TBD Prospect League Baseball Wabash Valley Rex at Danville Dans, 6:30 p.m. SUNDAY Legion Baseball John Hayes Best of the Midwest Tournament at Terre Haute North: Danville Post 210 Speakers vs. TBD Diamond Sports Tournament at EIU: Danville Post 210 Junior Speakers vs. TBD Prospect League Baseball Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp at Danville Dans, doubleheader, 4 p.m. MONDAY Prospect League Baseball Danville Dans at Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp, 7:05 p.m. ON THE AIR TODAY College Baseball College World Series: Wake Forest vs. Stanford, ESPN, 1 p.m. College World Series: LSU vs. Tennessee, ESPN, 6 p.m. Golf PGA Tour: U.S. Open, third round, NBC, noon LPGA Tour: Meijer LPGA Classic, third round, GOLF, 2 p.m. Major League Baseball Baltimore Orioles at Chicago Cubs, Marquee Sports Network, 1 p.m.
Wavier Wire: Intriguing MLB rookies among top adds
If you came here in search of speed, you are very much in luck.Kansas City just introduced an elite base-stealer to the fantasy conversation...Under normal circumstances, we probably wouldn't mention a 30-year-old outfielder getting called up to join a struggling team, but Blanco is different.First of all, he was hitting .347