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The Pittsburgh Pirates have added right-handed pitcher Mike Burrows to their taxi squad for Friday’s game at Yankee Stadium. There has been no statement about what they intend for Burrows this weekend. However, the guess here is that he’s not being brought to New York to keep the buckets of sunflower seeds filled in the dugout. It’s more likely that he’ll be added to the active … [Read more...] about Pirates Add Prospect to Taxi Squad, MLB Debut Likely This Weekend

The Pittsburgh Pirates have designated first baseman Rowdy Tellez and center fielder Michael A. Taylor for assignment. Shortstop Liover Peguero and outfielder Joshua Palacios have been recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis to replace them on the roster. We have recalled INF Liover Peguero and OF Joshua Palacios from Triple-A Indianapolis, and designated 1B Rowdy Tellez and OF … [Read more...] about Pirates Designate Two Veterans for Assignment

On September 24, 1984, the Chicago Cubs clinched the National League East Division title at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh. They beat the Pirates, 4-1, and won their first title since 1945, when they won the NL pennant but lost to the Detroit Tigers in the World Series. 40 Years Ago: Cubs Clinch 1984 NL East Division Title in Pittsburgh In the interim, there was much … [Read more...] about 40 Years Ago: Cubs Clinch NL East Division Title in Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Pirates rotation had a very pedestrian 2024 season, finishing in the lower five positions for most major statistical categories. The pitching staff composed a 4.19 earned run average (ERA), along with an uninspiring 1.32 WHIP. In addition, the staff threw 490 walks and 1289 strikeouts, also in the lower-five for the National League. How The Pittsburgh Pirates … [Read more...] about How The Pittsburgh Pirates Rotation Could Become The Most Fearful In MLB

After this dismal 2024 season ends, the Pittsburgh Pirates will face decisions on three underachieving outfielders eligible for arbitration. The Pirates offense hasn’t been very offensive this year, except to their fans. Entering Thursday, among the 15 National League teams, the Pirates rank 14th in batting average, on-base percentage, and OPS, last in slugging percentage, and … [Read more...] about Pirates Face Decisions on Arbitration-Eligible Outfielders