Wednesday’s acquisition of Cam Devanney by the Pittsburgh Pirates raises questions while serving as a harbinger of things to come. Devanney, an infielder who played primarily at shortstop this season, was picked up from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for Adam Frazier. Devanney was immediately optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis. When general manager Ben Cherington signed the … [Read more...] about Devanney Adds to Pirates Middle Infield Glut, Portends More Shuffling
Report: Royals Add Familiar Face in Trade with Pirates
The Kansas City Royals acquired infielder Adam Frazier from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday, trading minor league prospect Cam Devanney in return. Fansided insider Robert Murray broke the news. Both players stay on their teams’ 40-man rosters, so no additional moves are necessary. Pittsburgh has been optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis. Trade: The Kansas City Royals are … [Read more...] about Report: Royals Add Familiar Face in Trade with Pirates
Pirates Draft No. 3 Prospect, High School Pitcher in 2025 Draft
The Pittsburgh Pirates drafted right-handed pitcher Seth Hernandez with the sixth overall selection in the 2025 Amateur Draft. With last year’s selection of Konnor Griffin, this marks the second consecutive year the Pirates chose a high schooler in the first round. Jul 13, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred opens the MLB Draft at The Coca-Cola Roxy. Mandatory … [Read more...] about Pirates Draft No. 3 Prospect, High School Pitcher in 2025 Draft
Pirates Option Triolo, Add Pitcher Ramírez, DFA Fan Favorite Gorski
The Pittsburgh Pirates have optioned infielder Jared Triolo to Triple-A Indianapolis and selected the contract of pitcher Yohan Ramírez. To make room for Ramírez on the 40-man roster, outfielder/first baseman Matt Gorski was designated for assignment. The moves were announced on the Pirates Transactions page. Ramírez will join the team for Friday night’s game in Minnesota … [Read more...] about Pirates Option Triolo, Add Pitcher Ramírez, DFA Fan Favorite Gorski
Former Major League Pitcher Joe Coleman Passes Away at 78
Joe Coleman, who pitched for seven teams during a 15-year major league career, has passed away. The Associated Press reported that he died in his sleep on Wednesday night. He was 78 years old. Coleman was the Washington Senators’ first-round draft pick (third overall) in the inaugural June Amateur Draft in 1965 out of high school. He made his major league debut that year at age … [Read more...] about Former Major League Pitcher Joe Coleman Passes Away at 78