The Pittsburgh Pirates will sign left-hander Andrew Heaney, as first reported by Robert Murray of FanSided. According to Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the major league deal is for one year and $5.25 million, plus incentives. Heaney is a talented starter who spent the past two seasons in the middle of the Texas Rangers rotation. For all his talent, Heaney has … [Read more...] about Veteran Left-Hander Andrew Heaney Lands New Contract with Pirates
A Deep Dive into the Pirates’ New Outfield Alignment
By now, the reader knows of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ plans to move their All-Star Bryan Reynolds to right field. Recently acquired Tommy Pham was believed to have been signed to fill the right field vacancy. Instead, it will be Pham, soon to be 37 years of age, patrolling PNC Park’s vast left field expanse, where Reynolds has spent most of his Pirates career. Very interesting … [Read more...] about A Deep Dive into the Pirates’ New Outfield Alignment
Intriguing Pirates Spring Training Invitee Has Hit Some Bombs
Former Oakland Raiders quarterback Daryle Lamonica was “Mad Bomber,” but he had nothing on Darick Hall of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hall, 29, is in spring training with Pittsburgh, who signed him to a minor league deal last December. It wasn’t a sexy transaction that was deemed worthy of reporting here. After all, the left-handed-hitting first baseman spent seven full seasons and … [Read more...] about Intriguing Pirates Spring Training Invitee Has Hit Some Bombs
Pirates First Baseman to Miss Time Following Wrist Surgery
Spencer Horwitz, expected to be the regular first baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates, will miss six to eight weeks following wrist surgery. The news, first reported by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette beat writers Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin, has since been confirmed by the Pirates. 1B Spencer Horwitz had a procedure to his right wrist last week to address chronic symptoms. The … [Read more...] about Pirates First Baseman to Miss Time Following Wrist Surgery
Grading the Pirates Offseason as Spring Training Begins
After a disappointing last-place finish in 2024, Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington entered this offseason with a full plate. Last year’s version of the Pirates finished 76-86, identical to how they completed 2023. This, after Cherington and owner Bob Nutting both stated that they expected the Pirates of 2024, the fifth year for Cherington and manager Derek … [Read more...] about Grading the Pirates Offseason as Spring Training Begins