The Pittsburgh Pirates have reinstated second baseman Nick Gonzales from the 60-day injured list. He had been out since injuring his ankle after hitting a home run on Opening Day. The Pirates also assigned the contract of outfielder/first baseman Nick Solak to Triple-A Indianapolis, dropping him from the 26- and 40-man rosters to make room for Gonzales. Additionally, … [Read more...] about Pirates Activate Nick Gonzales from 60-Day IL, Among Other Moves
Pirates Claim Versatile Ronny Simón from Marlins, DFA Tanner Rainey
The Pittsburgh Pirates have claimed infielder/outfielder Ronny Simón off waivers from the Miami Marlins. To make room for Simón on the 40-man roster, the Pirates designated pitcher Tanner Rainey for assignment. Rainey had been with the big club since May 3. The Pirates announced the moves and the immediate assignment of Simón to Triple-A Indianapolis on their transactions … [Read more...] about Pirates Claim Versatile Ronny Simón from Marlins, DFA Tanner Rainey
Pirates Place Joey Bart on IL, Reinstate Endy Rodriguez in Switch of Catchers
The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed catcher Joey Bart on the seven-day concussion injured list and reinstated catcher Endy Rodríguez. Bart was struck on the side of the head in the fourth inning during Tuesday night’s game in Arizona against the Diamondbacks. He remained in the game at the time. Then, while warming up Joey Wentz to start the bottom of the fifth inning, he … [Read more...] about Pirates Place Joey Bart on IL, Reinstate Endy Rodriguez in Switch of Catchers
Are the Owners of the Pirates Wasting Paul Skenes’ Career?
Paul Skenes is one of the best pitchers in the league, a generational phenom, and he’s currently on one of the worst teams in the league. The team shows no signs of improvement any time soon. Is the career of Paul Skenes being wasted, and if so, who’s to blame? Bob Nutting and Co. Are Wasting A Generational Talent Paul Skenes Cy Young Chances Skenes is currently one of the best … [Read more...] about Are the Owners of the Pirates Wasting Paul Skenes’ Career?
Adam Frazier is Hot; Here’s Why It Can’t Continue
Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier has hit well of late, but one wonders how long it can continue. (Spoiler alert: It can’t.) First, let’s give much-maligned Pirates general manager Ben Cherington credit for bringing Frazier into the fold. When Frazier was signed last January, the move didn’t make a lot of sense in that it didn’t address the team’s most pressing … [Read more...] about Adam Frazier is Hot; Here’s Why It Can’t Continue