Latest news and updates about the Pirates
The Los Angeles Angels made their final trade of the day just before the deadline Monday, sending Kirby Yates to the Pittsburgh Pirates. The post Angels Wrap Up Trade Deadline With Reliever Trade appeared first on LA Sports Report.
Here's a breakdown of the deal that will send Weaver from New York to Pittsburgh.
The Pirates have finally acquired their star relief pitcher the franchise has been desperately needing. Hours before the trade deadline, the Pirates acquired Mets right-handed pitcher Luke Weaver for shortstop prospect Sammy Stafura. The Mets are also sending cash considerations back in the trade. According to Joel Sherman of The New York Post, the Mets […]
The Mets traded dependable reliever Luke Weaver to the Pirates for 21-year-old shortstop prospect Sammy Stafura. The post Mets Acquire Sammy Stafura In Luke Weaver Trade With Pirates appeared first on College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America .
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes has a lot of excuses for his poor play. After the Pirates traded for relief ace Luke Weaver, it's time for Skenes to put up or shut up.
The trade deadline bananza continues for the Mets, who have shipped out arguably their most valuable asset in Luke Weaver. The team acquiring the veteran reliever is the Pittsburgh Pirates (a team that nobody would have expected to be a team buying from the selling Mets, but alas), and the return is middle infield prospect […]
With the Pittsburgh Pirates just on the outside looking in at a Wild Card spot this season, the front office made a move on Monday to improve the bullpen before the trade deadline. In a deal with the New York Mets, the club is bringing in a talented right-handed reliever. Reports indicate that the Pirates […] The post Pirates acquire Luke Weaver in Mets trade to bolster bullpen appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The New York Mets traded relief pitcher Luke Weaver to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday, according to ESPN's Jorge Castillo.
In July, Valdez led all rookies in home runs (eight), total bases (54) and slugging percentage (.587).
The Pittsburgh Pirates have already made one splash ahead of Monday’s deadline, landing closer Camilo Doval from the Yankees to shore up a bullpen that desperately needed a ninth-inning answer [web:54]. But if the Pirates are serious about staying “aggressive,” as their front office has signaled all week, there’s one more call worth making before […] The post 1 last-minute trade Pirates must make before deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Cincinnati Reds took down the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-2 on Sunday afternoon at Great American Ball Park, taking three of four games in the series and improving to 53-58 on the season. The win featured a milestone moment for rookie Sal Stewart, who matched a historic franchise rookie home run mark. The 22-year-old opened the […] The post Sal Stewart ties Reds rookie home run record in win vs. Pirates appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Braves stock up on whatever they can get their hands on; meanwhile, the Pirates splurge on a middle reliever. The post TA: In Atlanta, Quantity is Job One appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
Guardians of the Wild Card Following the series victory in the Steel City over another NL Wild Card in the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Dbacks made the last stop on their 4 city road trip, this time facing off against another Wild Card contender in the Cleveland Guardians. While both the Guards and Pirates are trying […]
The Milwaukee Brewers are set to host the Pittsburgh Pirates to begin a seven-day, seven-game homestand, as they’ll take on the Pirates for four games before welcoming their interleague rival Twins over the weekend. The trade deadline will also have come and gone by the time this series begins, as the deadline is set for […]
The Yankees started their deadline dealing on Saturday sending off Camilo Doval to the Pirates, but that was an ancillary move to what their plans were. This team was always going to be buying, and it was only a question of who they would target and how many pieces they would get. Now the first […]
The Mets have claimed 26-year-old catcher Shawn Ross off waivers from the Pirates and designated 29-year-old right-handed pitcher Joey Gerber for assignment to open up a spot for Ross on the 40-man roster. Ross has spent the vast majority of this season and his professional career in the minors. Between his Double-A and Triple-A stints […]
Adrian Morejon could be the best relief pitcher traded ahead of the deadline, especially if the Padres decide to hold on to his teammate Mason Miller. Morejon ranks third among relievers in innings pitched over the last three seasons, with a 2.62 ERA and 2.93 SIERA. In his free agent walk year, he has arguably […]
The Mets announced that catcher Shawn Ross has been claimed off waivers from the Pirates. To create 40-man roster space, right-hander Joey Gerber was designated for assignment. Gerber has a 4.32 ERA over 8 1/3 innings and seven appearances for New York this season, amidst multiple trips back and forth between the active roster and […]
The Pirates are showing interest in the Orioles’ Taylor Ward and the Angels’ Jo Adell, according to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic. The two also affirm the team’s previously reported interest in Luke Weaver and Huascar Brazobán, among other Mets relievers. Pittsburgh has one of the best lineups in the majors. The […]
At 69-41, the Milwaukee Brewers have the best record in baseball. On Sunday, they have the opportunity to sweep the Los Angeles Angels and are sending two-time All-Star Jacob Misiorowski to the mound. Needless to say, fans are feeling good about their chances to complete the sweep. However, vibes are far from immaculate among Brewers [...]
The Cincinnati Reds dropped Saturday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at home in Great American Ball Park, but on Sunday they’ve got their ace on the mound with the series victory in the balance. Chase Burns will toe the rubber for the good guys opposite Bucs starter Mitch Keller, with first pitch on the […]
The Pittsburgh Pirates are trying to reach the postseason for the first time since 2015. Pittsburgh has been struggling in their bullpen all season, and the team has made it a mission to add help. Pittsburgh recently traded with the New York Yankees for Camilo Doval. A new report says the Bucs are looking for […] The post MLB rumors: Pirates chasing more bullpen help after Camilo Doval trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
With just a few hours remaining until the trade deadline, the Yankees appear to be buyers rather than sellers. That approach makes sense given their needs at catcher, in the bullpen, and in the outfield, as well as injuries to several key players. As of now, they’ve already jumped into action mode and made a […] The post Yankees Announce Trade of Former All-Star to Pirates for Two Minor Leaguers appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Pittsburgh Pirates remain in the thick of things in the National League Central Division standings with a 56-56 record through the first 112 games of the season, and hope to return to the MLB Playoffs for what would be the first time since 2015. However, with the MLB Trade Deadline now just days away, […] The post Pirates’ Ryan O’Hearn dealt brutal injury update right before trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Pittsburgh Pirates appeared to be on the upswing entering the second half, but after four straight losses, the Pirates find themselves 55-56 and 2.5 games back of the National League’s third Wild Card slot. And after Friday’s 8-7 loss to the last-place Cincinnati Reds, a Pirates fan called into 93.7 The Fan to sound…