The Pittsburgh Pirates made their first offseason move one day after the World Series, reacquiring infielder Tristan Gray on waivers. It’s not the move Pirates fans were hoping for and is bound to draw cries of, “Here we go again!” However, upon close examination, it makes sense. Pirates Claim Tristan Gray https://t.co/IOMf7Kp90R pic.twitter.com/4G2bjchT9Z — MLB Trade Rumors … [Read more...] about Pirates Begin Offseason by Reacquiring Power-Hitting Prospect
Pirates Enter 2025 Offseason With Uncertainty At First Base
As the Pittsburgh Pirates prepare for 2025, they’ve no better idea of “who’s on first” than Lou Costello in 1938. One thing is for certain: They need to improve on the production they got from that spot in 2024. The left-handed half of the platoon, Rowdy Tellez, rebounded after a miserable start but still hit just .243/.299/.392, 13 HR, and 56 RBI. The right-handed part, Connor … [Read more...] about Pirates Enter 2025 Offseason With Uncertainty At First Base
Pirates Go Into 2025 with Internal Options at Catcher (For Once)
The Pittsburgh Pirates will enter 2025 with the catcher position as perhaps its most stable, but questions will still remain. One thing seems certain. Pirates general manager Ben Cherington won’t be looking to add a free-agent catcher this offseason. This should draw a collective sigh of relief from the Pirates’ faithful who had to endure watching the likes of Austin Hedges and … [Read more...] about Pirates Go Into 2025 with Internal Options at Catcher (For Once)
Ohtani/Judge World Series Recalls Clemente, Robinson, and 1971
With another World Series upon us, one wonders whether older baseball fans are thinking about Roberto Clemente and Frank Robinson. You’re already aware that the 2024 World Series will be a showcase of superstars on opposite teams. For the Los Angeles Dodgers, all their $700 million man Shohei Ohtani did was hit .310/.390/.646, 54 HR, 130 RBI, 190 OPS+, and 181 wRC+ while … [Read more...] about Ohtani/Judge World Series Recalls Clemente, Robinson, and 1971
Decisions Loom for Pirates on Arbitration-Eligible Relief Pitchers
The Pittsburgh Pirates enter the offseason with interesting decisions on arbitration-eligible relief pitchers for their 2025 bullpen. The bullpen was supposed to be a strength in 2024, with free agent Aroldis Chapman joining 2023’s lockdown quartet of David Bednar, Colin Holderman, Carmen Mlodzinski, and Ryan Borucki. Decisions Loom for Pirates on Arbitration-Eligible Relief … [Read more...] about Decisions Loom for Pirates on Arbitration-Eligible Relief Pitchers