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
Report: Pirates Getting Veteran Rockies Relief Pitcher
The Colorado Rockies have reportedly traded left-handed relief pitcher Jalen Beeks to the Pittsburgh Pirates. In return, the Pirates will send another left-handed pitcher, Double-A prospect Luis Peralta, to Colorado. Mike Feinsand of MLB.com was the first to break this story. It’s the Pirates’ second major deadline deal. The Rockies are trading LHP Jalen Beeks to the Pirates, … [Read more...] about Report: Pirates Getting Veteran Rockies Relief Pitcher
Sources: Pirates 2023 Home Run Leader Returning to Triple-A Again
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jack Suwinski, who led the team in home runs last season, will be optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis. Robert Murray of FanSided was the first to break this story. The Pirates are optioning Jack Suwinski to Triple-A, sources say. Suwinski, 25, was hitting only .184/.266/.327 with nine home runs in 87 games this season. — Robert Murray … [Read more...] about Sources: Pirates 2023 Home Run Leader Returning to Triple-A Again
Insider Predicts Destination for Marlins Star at Trade Deadline
Baseball insider Jon Heyman predicts that Miami Marlins star Jazz Chisholm Jr. will be traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Ever since the Marlins got off to a slow start, it’s been no secret that Chisholm would be available. Nor has it been a secret that the Pirates have inquired about him. Heyman’s prediction comes on the heels of a report by Bob Nightengale of USA Today that … [Read more...] about Insider Predicts Destination for Marlins Star at Trade Deadline
Pirates Interest in Another Marlin Portends Possible Blockbuster Trade
MLB insider Ken Rosenthal reports that the Pittsburgh Pirates are scouting Miami Marlins outfielder Bryan De La Cruz. This comes on the heels of news that the Pirates have shown interest in another Marlins outfielder, Jazz Chisholm Jr. For the Pirates to go all-in on the National League Wild Card race, they need to add two outfield bats. Perhaps they’ll fill those needs with … [Read more...] about Pirates Interest in Another Marlin Portends Possible Blockbuster Trade