The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced the signing of left-handed relief pitcher Génesis Cabrera to a major league contract. The Chicago Cubs designated Cabrera for assignment on Saturday. To make room for the 28-year-old, the Pirates optioned pitcher Michael Darrell-Hicks to Triple-A Indianapolis and designated pitcher Hunter Stratton for assignment. Jun 11, 2025; Philadelphia, … [Read more...] about Pirates Add Much-Needed Left-Handed Reliever Génesis Cabrera on Major League Deal
Pirates Midseason Report Cards: Failure’s No Success at All
Tuesday’s game marked the 2025 season’s halfway point, and thus, the time for the Pittsburgh Pirates midseason report cards. Last Friday was the first day of summer, and thus the longest day of the year. For Pirates fans who expected more from the team than they’ve received thus far, every game day must have felt like the longest day of the year. Pirates Midseason Report Cards … [Read more...] about Pirates Midseason Report Cards: Failure’s No Success at All
Pirates Latest Roster Shuffle Involves Two Right-Handed Relievers
The Pittsburgh Pirates have optioned Hunter Stratton to Triple-A Indianapolis and will call up Michael Darrell-Hicks for Tuesday’s game. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette beat reporter Noah Hiles was the first to report this earth-shattering exchange of right-handed relief pitchers. Darrell-Hicks will arrive in Milwaukee before the Pirates take on the Brewers. The Pirates haven’t … [Read more...] about Pirates Latest Roster Shuffle Involves Two Right-Handed Relievers
Pirates Place Borucki on IL, Recall Stratton, Among Other Moves
The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled right-handed relief pitcher Hunter Stratton after placing pitcher Ryan Borucki on the injured list. Additionally, outfielder Bryan Reynolds has returned from paternity leave. Outfielder/first baseman Billy Cook, who had been recalled replacing Reynolds, has been returned to Triple-A Indianapolis. We have reinstated OF Bryan Reynolds from … [Read more...] about Pirates Place Borucki on IL, Recall Stratton, Among Other Moves
Report: Pirates Call Up Ranked Prospect as Reynolds Takes Paternity Leave
The Pittsburgh Pirates will recall No. 18 prospect Billy Cook to replace Bryan Reynolds, who will go on paternity leave. Alex Stumpf of MLB.com was first with the news. Source: Billy Cook will be joining the Pirates today. The organization’s No. 18 prospect (per @MLBPipeline) has hit .458 in the month of June with Triple-A Indianapolis. — Alex Stumpf (@AlexJStumpf) June 18, … [Read more...] about Report: Pirates Call Up Ranked Prospect as Reynolds Takes Paternity Leave