Sunday marks the first anniversary of the major league debut of Paul Skenes with the Pittsburgh Pirates. It will also be Mother’s Day, but unfortunately, the Pirates end Wednesday’s action with a record that more easily calls to mind Boxing Day at 12-26. They sit in last place in the National League Central Division, already 10 1/2 games out of first place. It feels like the … [Read more...] about A Year of Skenes, But No Progress from Pirates
Kiner-Falefa to Injured List, Tanner Rainey Selected in Flurry of Pirates Roster Moves
The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain. The move is retroactive to May 1 and adds clarity to Liover Peguero’s recall the day before. The Pirates, who were down to 12 pitchers after Friday’s roster moves, also selected the contract of pitcher Tanner Rainey. To make room for Rainey on the 26-man … [Read more...] about Kiner-Falefa to Injured List, Tanner Rainey Selected in Flurry of Pirates Roster Moves
Pirates Call Up Triple-A Shortstop Peguero, Send Down Pitcher Stratton
The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled shortstop Liover Peguero from Triple-A Indianapolis and optioned pitcher Hunter Stratton to Indianapolis. We have recalled INF Liover Peguero from Triple-A Indianapolis, and optioned RHP Hunter Stratton to Indianapolis following yesterday’s game to make room on the 26-man active roster. — Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) May 2, 2025 Pirates … [Read more...] about Pirates Call Up Triple-A Shortstop Peguero, Send Down Pitcher Stratton
Bad Pirates Homestand Could Put Derek Shelton on Hot Seat
A poor showing in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ upcoming six-game homestand could spell the end for manager Derek Shelton. At least that was the speculation late Sunday night on the #1 Cochran Sports Showdown on the local CBS-TV affiliate. The #1 Cochran show, which is named after a local automobile dealership rather than 1915 Cincinnati Reds pitcher Goat Cochran or rockabilly legend … [Read more...] about Bad Pirates Homestand Could Put Derek Shelton on Hot Seat
Pirates Reinstate Relief Pitcher from Injured List, Send Down Prospect
The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced that pitcher Colin Holderman has completed his rehab assignment and will rejoin them on Saturday. Holderman had been placed on the injured list on April 6 with a right knee sprain. To make room for him on the active roster, Mike Burrows was returned to Triple-A Indianapolis. We have ended the rehab assignment of RHP Colin Holderman and … [Read more...] about Pirates Reinstate Relief Pitcher from Injured List, Send Down Prospect