Last Word On Baseball

You read that right, but first, former Pittsburgh Pirates manager Jim Leyland will enter the Hall of Fame on Sunday. He’ll be inducted along with Adrián Beltré, Todd Helton, and Joe Mauer. Hall of Fame Manager Jim Leyland: Five Moments During his 22-year managerial career, Leyland managed the Pirates (1986-96), Florida Marlins (1997-98), where he earned a World Series ring, … [Read more...] about Hall of Fame Manager Jim Leyland: 5 Moments, 3 Good, 3 Bad

The 2024 MLB Draft is here. Teams will come together to make their picks with an eye toward the future. The draft will again be part of All-Star week and will feature 20 rounds, with the first 74 picks– the first two rounds, compensatory rounds, Competitive Balance Rounds and prospect promotion incentive selections on the first night. Days 2 (Rounds 3-10) and 3 (Rounds 11-20) … [Read more...] about 2024 MLB Draft Tracker: 1st-Round Results and Analysis

On Sunday, the Pittsburgh Pirates selected shortstop/outfielder Konnor Griffin from Mississippi in the first round of the June Amateur Draft. If the reader is confused, it’s because once again, Major League Baseball held its June Amateur Draft in July. The Pirates selected ninth this time. It was their lowest draft position since Ben Cherington became general manager. Jim … [Read more...] about Pirates Select High School Outfielder/Infielder in First Round of 2024 Draft

After being called earlier in the week, the Pittsburgh Pirates have designated Brent Honeywell Jr. for assignment Friday, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. The Pirates elected the 29-year-old’s contract last weekend after he allowed one earned run with a 1:2 K:BB over 3 1/2 innings in two appearances. Honeywell could return to Triple-A Indianapolis, where he … [Read more...] about Pirates DFA Former Rays Veteran Pitcher in Slew of Roster Moves

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie pitcher Paul Skenes has been named to start Tuesday’s All-Star Game for the National League. Skenes’s mound exploits have captivated the nation after just 11 major league games. Pirates Rookie Sensation Pitcher Named To Start All-Star Game   WARNING: A heat wave is about to hit Texas. Paul Skenes has been named the starting pitcher for the National … [Read more...] about Pirates Rookie Sensation Pitcher Named To Start All-Star Game