Pittsburgh Pirates fans have become used to the annual exodus of expiring contracts at the trade deadline. However, there might be more to this coming deadline for the Pirates. There’s speculation that general manager Ben Cherington may step outside of his comfort zone this time around. Specifically, the Pirates might be sellers and buyers. In addition to the usual … [Read more...] about Rumor: Pirates Might Be Sellers and Buyers at Trade Deadline
Pirates Star Oneil Cruz to Participate in Home Run Derby
Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz will participate in the Home Run Derby on Monday, July 14 in Atlanta. As of this writing, he’s the fifth participant, along with Ronald Acuña Jr., Byron Buxton, major league home run leader Cal Raleigh, and James Wood. Three more participants have yet to be named. Jun 29, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates center … [Read more...] about Pirates Star Oneil Cruz to Participate in Home Run Derby
Pirates Recall Jack Suwinski to Aid Sputtering Offense
The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled left-handed-hitting outfielder Jack Suwinski for Tuesday’s game in Kansas City against the Royals. Sharp-eyed reporter Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette noticed that Suwinski had a locker in KC and was the first to report this salient tidbit. Apr 8, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates left fielder Jack Suwinski … [Read more...] about Pirates Recall Jack Suwinski to Aid Sputtering Offense
Pirates End Holderman’s Rehab Assignment, Option Him to Triple-A
The Pittsburgh Pirates have ended the rehab assignment of relief pitcher Colin Holderman and optioned him to Triple-A Indianapolis. The Pirates announced the news on their Transactions page. Holderman had been on the injured list since May 20 with inflammation of his right thumb. It was the right-hander’s second trip to the IL in 2025. Earlier, it was a sprained right knee that … [Read more...] about Pirates End Holderman’s Rehab Assignment, Option Him to Triple-A
Report: Phillies Interested in Pirates Relievers Bednar, Santana
The Philadelphia Phillies have expressed interest in trading for a pair of Pittsburgh Pirates pitchers, David Bednar and Dennis Santana, according to a report from Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Hiles wrote that the Phillies have more interest in acquiring Santana than Bednar. However, he noted the Phillies have had discussions with the Pirates about both relievers, … [Read more...] about Report: Phillies Interested in Pirates Relievers Bednar, Santana