Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal are the winners of the 2025 Cy Young Award for their respective leagues. The winners were announced on MLB Network on Wednesday evening. Skenes of the National League’s Pittsburgh Pirates captured all 30 possible first-place votes. Skubal of the American League’s Detroit Tigers, a repeat winner, won 26 first-place votes. Jun 25, 2025; Milwaukee, … [Read more...] about MLB Announces 2025 Cy Young Award Winners
Rumors of Increased Pirates Spending Might Not Be as Crazy as You Think
Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington is ready to go on a spending spree to improve his 2026 team. This, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com and MLB Insider Ken Rosenthal, in an interview with Foul Territory. Jun 5, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington speaks on the phone in the dugout before the Pirates host the … [Read more...] about Rumors of Increased Pirates Spending Might Not Be as Crazy as You Think
Minor Leaguers Declare Free Agency, Closing the Book on Pirates Trades
Recently, several minor leaguers in the Pittsburgh Pirates system who were acquired in “prospect” trades have quietly declared free agency. In some cases, it closes the book on some of the trades made by general manager Ben Cherington. In other cases, there’s more clarity on the matter of whether these trades were successful. Pirates Minor Leaguers Declare Free Agency When … [Read more...] about Minor Leaguers Declare Free Agency, Closing the Book on Pirates Trades
Pirates Add Left-Handed Pitcher to Bullpen Mix
The Pittsburgh Pirates will sign left-handed relief pitcher Joe La Sorsa, 27, to a one-year minor league contract. The deal includes an invitation to spring training, with a major league salary of $800,000 if he makes the cut. Jon Morosi of MLB Network was first with the news. Sep 29, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals relief pitcher Joe La Sorsa … [Read more...] about Pirates Add Left-Handed Pitcher to Bullpen Mix
Sources: Pirates Place Two Former Prospects on Waivers
The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed shortstop Liover Peguero and outfielder Ji Hwan Bae on waivers, according to sources. Danny Demillo of Pittsburgh Baseball Now and Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette broke the news. Additionally, right-handed pitcher Jack Little was also placed on waivers, according to Beazley. Mar 11, 2025; Bradenton, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh … [Read more...] about Sources: Pirates Place Two Former Prospects on Waivers