The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired power-hitting outfielder Bryan De La Cruz in a trade with the Miami Marlins. Jon Heyman of MLB.com was first with the story of this long-rumored deal. Bryan De La Cruz goes to Pirates — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) July 30, 2024 Pirates Trade For Marlins Power Hitter De La Cruz Entering Tuesday’s action, De La Cruz is hitting .245/.289/.417, 18 … [Read more...] about Pirates Trade for Marlins Power Hitter
Pirates Acquire Blue Jays Utility Player
The Toronto Blue Jays have traded utility player Isiah Kiner-Falefa to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Double-A outfielder Charles McAdoo. IKF has previously been highlighted as a legend for the Texas Rangers and played for the New York Yankees. Double-A OF Charles McAdoo (No. 29 Pirates prospect, per @MLBPipeline) is going back to Toronto for Kiner-Falefa, per source. — Mark … [Read more...] about Pirates Acquire Blue Jays Utility Player
Padres Get Veteran Starting Pitcher from Pirates
The San Diego Padres have acquired veteran left-handed starting pitcher Martín Pérez in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates. First with the story was Francys Romero. Martin Perez trade to the Padres, per sources. — Francys Romero (@francysromeroFR) July 30, 2024 Padres Get Veteran Starting Pitcher Martín Pérez in Trade with Pirates Nobody should be surprised that the Pirates … [Read more...] about Padres Get Veteran Starting Pitcher from Pirates
Grading The Pirates Trade Deadline
This trade deadline was the fifth for Ben Cherington as Pittsburgh Pirates general manager, and his first as a buyer. The Pirates had a few glaring needs to fill to make some noise in the National League Wild Card race. Specifically, they badly needed a couple of hitters, preferably outfielders, to boost a weak offense. A secondary need was one more bullpen arm. Another need … [Read more...] about Grading The Pirates Trade Deadline
Report: Red Sox Strengthen Pitching Depth with Trade from Pirates
The Boston Red Sox have acquired right-hander Quinn Priester from the Pittsburgh Pirates for infielder Nick Yorke, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. There is no room for Priester in Boston’s rotation, but he will supplement its starting pitching depth. The 23-year-old hasn’t shown much at the major league level, collecting a 6.61 ERA over 81 2/3 innings. Priester is a former top-100 … [Read more...] about Report: Red Sox Strengthen Pitching Depth with Trade from Pirates