A disappointing season in Pittsburgh may result in changes. One unfortunate, underserving casualty might be pitching coach Oscar Marin. That would be regrettable because amid the frustration of the five-year Ben Cherington/Derek Shelton regime, the Pirates pitching coach has had more successes than failures, despite working mostly with a collection of castoffs and young, … [Read more...] about Amid Cries for Changes, One Pirates Coach Should Remain
Report: Pirates to Designate Veteran Pitcher for Assignment
The Pittsburgh Pirates will designate veteran pitcher Domingo Germán for assignment, per a report by FanSided’s Robert Murray. The move was necessary to make room for recent waiver claim Joey Wentz. Sources: The Pittsburgh Pirates are designating Domingo German for assignment. — Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) September 5, 2024 Wentz, 26, arrived in Pittsburgh on Thursday … [Read more...] about Report: Pirates to Designate Veteran Pitcher for Assignment
Pirates Claim Left-Handed Pitcher from Tigers
The Pittsburgh Pirates have claimed left-handed pitcher Joey Wentz off waivers from the Detroit Tigers. Once Wentz, 26, joins the club, a corresponding move must be made to make room on the 28-man roster. Wentz is out of options and can’t be sent to the minor leagues. We have claimed LHP Joey Wentz off waivers from Detroit. We will make a corresponding move on the 28-man … [Read more...] about Pirates Claim Left-Handed Pitcher from Tigers
Pirates Fortify Beleaguered Bullpen By Reinstating Pitchers From Injured List
The Pittsburgh Pirates have reinstated relief pitchers Colin Holderman and Ryan Borucki from the injured list to the active roster. No corresponding move was necessary as the major league rosters expanded to 28 on September 1. On Friday, the Pirates added pitcher Ben Heller to the IL to make room for Andrew McCutchen. Thus, these latest moves give the Pirates 14 pitchers, … [Read more...] about Pirates Fortify Beleaguered Bullpen By Reinstating Pitchers From Injured List
Pirates Paragon Reinstated from Injured List for Cleveland Series
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced that they’ve reinstated designated hitter and franchise icon Andrew McCutchen from the injured list. He’ll join the team in Cleveland on Friday for the beginning of a three-game series against the Guardians. To make room for McCutchen, relief pitcher Ben Heller has been added to the IL. We have reinstated OF/DH Andrew McCutchen from the 10-day … [Read more...] about Pirates Paragon Reinstated from Injured List for Cleveland Series