Like all Major League Baseball teams, the Pittsburgh Pirates have entered into their fair share of good and bad player contracts. Long-term contracts are inevitably and inherently risky for both the team and the player. With hindsight being 20/20, here’s one man’s opinion on the five worst contracts in Pirates history. This will include both free agent contracts and contract … [Read more...] about Ranking the Worst Contracts in Pirates History
Pirates Designate Shortstop Alika Williams for Assignment
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced that shortstop Alika Williams was designated for assignment on Monday. The move was necessitated by the official signing of pitcher Tim Mayza, who agreed to terms on January 27. The Pirates must now try to work out a trade or simply lose Williams on a waiver claim. We have signed LHP Tim Mayza to a one-year contract for the 2025 season. [image … [Read more...] about Pirates Designate Shortstop Alika Williams for Assignment
Pirates Reunite with All-Star Second Baseman
Free agent second baseman Adam Frazier is headed back to the Pittsburgh Pirates on a one-year, major league contract reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The deal, reportedly worth $1.525 million, comes after the Kansas City Royals declined his mutual option for 2025. His signing gives the Pirates another reliable left-handed bat with defensive versatility to add to their … [Read more...] about Pirates Reunite with All-Star Second Baseman
Pirates History Lookback: Dispute Over Light Bill Cost Pittsburgh Ted Williams
The Pittsburgh Pirates made an offer to acquire perhaps the greatest hitter who ever lived, Ted Williams, in 1937. They may have gotten “The Splendid Splinter,” too, were it not for a dispute over a light bill. So said Pie Traynor to Jimmy Jordan of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in 1958. Pirates History Lookback: Dispute Over Light Bill Cost Pittsburgh Ted Williams To say … [Read more...] about Pirates History Lookback: Dispute Over Light Bill Cost Pittsburgh Ted Williams
Pirates Bolster Bullpen by Signing Lefty Tim Mayza
The Pittsburgh Pirates have reached a one-year, $1.15 million agreement with left-handed relief pitcher Tim Mayza. Alex Stumpf of mlb.com was the first to break the news. The deal is pending a physical. Source: deal is for one year, $1.15 million https://t.co/j3Lyqfr9q5 — Alex Stumpf (@AlexJStumpf) January 28, 2025 Pirates Bolster Bullpen by Signing Tim Mayza It’s become a … [Read more...] about Pirates Bolster Bullpen by Signing Lefty Tim Mayza