Ben Cherington just completed his sixth trade deadline as general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates with another flurry of moves. In July, he completed six trades, giving up six players to five different teams, receiving 10 in return. We’ll give each trade a letter grade before grading Cherington’s performance overall. For fun, we’ll also report who “won” each trade using the … [Read more...] about Grading the Pirates’ Trade Deadline (or: What Was That?)
Blue Jays Join Bidding for Pirates Relievers
The Toronto Blue Jays have discussed relief pitchers David Bednar and Dennis Santana with the Pittsburgh Pirates. This, according to a report by baseball insider Jon Morosi. Per an article by Noah Hiles in the July 29 edition of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Detroit Tigers, Philadelphia Phillies, and Texas Rangers have all expressed interest in the two Pirates relievers, … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Join Bidding for Pirates Relievers
Rumor: Yankees Interested in Reuniting with Veteran Pirates Starter
New York Post reporter Jon Heyman reports that the New York Yankees are interested in Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Andrew Heaney. This is the latest rumor among many that have the Yankees interested in acquiring starting pitching for the stretch run. Sep 28, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Andrew Heaney (44) pitches during the first inning against … [Read more...] about Rumor: Yankees Interested in Reuniting with Veteran Pirates Starter
Mariners Acquire Left-Handed Relief Pitcher from Pirates
The Seattle Mariners have acquired left-handed relief pitcher Caleb Ferguson in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to multiple sources. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic and Adam Jude of The Seattle Times had it first, according to Alex Stumpf of MLB.com. Stumpf has never lied to us before, so we’ll go with that. The Mariners later announced the deal themselves on … [Read more...] about Mariners Acquire Left-Handed Relief Pitcher from Pirates
24 Hours Before the Deadline: The Latest Scoops, Nuggets, and Rumors From Insiders
With just about 24 hours left before the trade deadline, the baseball world is buzzing with anticipation. Contending clubs are scrambling for blockbuster deals, and sellers aren’t budging on their lucrative prices. Insiders from across the league are dropping tantalizing hints and fueling speculation on which stars might be on the move. From hushed whispers in the front office … [Read more...] about 24 Hours Before the Deadline: The Latest Scoops, Nuggets, and Rumors From Insiders