The Pittsburgh Pirates have designated starting pitcher Jake Woodford for assignment for the second time this season. The 27-year-old veteran has struggled with the Pirates this season, with a -1.3 WAR, a record of 0-6, and an ERA of 7.97. The St. Louis Cardinals originally drafted him in 2015. The Pirates selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Isaac Mattson to the MLB … [Read more...] about Pirates Starting Pitcher DFA’d for Second Time This Season
Pirates Select Contract of Veteran Pitcher, Place Another Pitcher on IL
The Pittsburgh Pirates have selected the contract of veteran right-handed pitcher Jake Woodford. He’s penciled in to start Wednesday’s game against the Cardinals in St. Louis. To make room for Woodford on the active roster, Kyle Nicolas was placed on the 15-day injured list. With the 40-man roster full, a spot had to be cleared there as well. That was settled when pitcher Ben … [Read more...] about Pirates Select Contract of Veteran Pitcher, Place Another Pitcher on IL
Pirates Call Up Infield Prospect for St. Louis Series
The Pittsburgh Pirates are calling up infield prospect Nick Yorke from Triple-A Indianapolis for Monday night’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette beat reporter Noah Hiles was the first to break this story. Sources: The Pirates are promoting Nick Yorke to the big leagues. He is with the team in St. Louis. Yorke is rated the team’s No. 6 prospect per … [Read more...] about Pirates Call Up Infield Prospect for St. Louis Series
Merrill vs. Skenes: Who Deserves to Win NL Rookie of the Year?
The race for National League Rookie of the Year will likely come down to Jackson Merrill and Paul Skenes this season. But who deserves the award? Who has earned their way to the top? And lastly, why? Jackson Merrill vs. Paul Skenes: The Race for NL Rookie of the Year The Case for Jackson Merrill The major league debut of Paul Skenes was one of the most anticipated events in the … [Read more...] about Merrill vs. Skenes: Who Deserves to Win NL Rookie of the Year?
Pirates Expiring Contracts: Who Should Return, Who Should Walk the Plank
The Pittsburgh Pirates are practically out of the National League Wild Card race and have eight players under expiring contracts. Let’s look at who should return and who should be allowed to walk away. Pirates Expiring Contracts: The Tough Calls “The Cuban Missile” Hard-throwing veteran left-handed reliever Aroldis Chapman was signed for $10.5 million in January. After Friday’s … [Read more...] about Pirates Expiring Contracts: Who Should Return, Who Should Walk the Plank