After being non-tendered by the Pittsburgh Pirates, outfielder Bryan De La Cruz finds himself on the free agent market. The right-handed batter is an intriguing power hitter who may have hurt his marketability after largely failing once the Pirates picked him up to help boost their chances in the 2024 National League Wild Card race. Bryan De La Cruz Free Agent … [Read more...] about Power Hitter Hits Market After Failing During 2024 Wild Card Race
9-Time All Star Reliever Looking For One Another Chance
Once a dominant reliever, Craig Kimbrel has been a shell of his former self in recent years. Can he find a spot to help channel his old self? 9-Time All-Star Reliever Looking For Another Chance Kimbrel, 36, just finished his 14th MLB season, which was his worst yet. For the first part of his career, Kimbrel was one of the top relievers in the MLB. He made 7 All-Star games in … [Read more...] about 9-Time All Star Reliever Looking For One Another Chance
Pirates Non-Tender Two Outfielders and Surprisingly, a Rookie Pitcher
The Pittsburgh Pirates will non-tender contracts to Connor Joe, Bryan De La Cruz, and Hunter Stratton. Pirates beat reporter Alex Stumpf was the first with the news on Joe and De La Cruz. Source: The Pirates are expected to non-tender Connor Joe and Bryan De La Cruz. — Alex Stumpf (@AlexJStumpf) November 23, 2024 It was Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reporter Noah Hiles who broke … [Read more...] about Pirates Non-Tender Two Outfielders and Surprisingly, a Rookie Pitcher
Dave Parker Reconsidered for Hall of Fame: The Case for and Against
Dave Parker is among eight players being reconsidered for the Baseball Hall of Fame on a special Classic Baseball Era ballot. The “Classic Baseball Era” is the period before 1980. The players on the ballot all began their careers prior to 1980, even though some spilled over into the 1990s. Successful candidates must be on 75 percent of the ballots cast by the Era Committee, … [Read more...] about Dave Parker Reconsidered for Hall of Fame: The Case for and Against
Relief Pitcher Looks for New Contract After Workhorse Season
For the first time, left-handed relief pitcher Jalen Beeks is a free agent after turning in a workhorse 2024 season. Beeks and his “take-the-ball” attitude will surely draw some suitors once teams get active in the market. Jalen Beeks Free Agent Profile Highlights and Statistics In 2024, Beeks, 31, pitched for the Colorado Rockies and Pittsburgh Pirates, who he joined in a … [Read more...] about Relief Pitcher Looks for New Contract After Workhorse Season