The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… The Astros signing Tatsuya … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Contracts For Imai And Okamoto, And Thoughts On The Pirates And Giants
Phillies Acquire Chase Shugart
The Phillies announced that they have acquired right-hander Chase Shugart from the Pirates. Pittsburgh receives minor league infielder Francisco Loreto in return. The Bucs had designated Shugart for assignment last week to open a 40-man spot for Ryan O’Hearn. Philly had a 40-man vacancy but their roster is now full. Shugart, 29, has tossed 53 2/3 innings in his career. The … [Read more...] about Phillies Acquire Chase Shugart
Dave Giusti Passes Away
Former big league right-hander Dave Giusti has passed away, the Pirates announced this morning. He was 86 years old. “We are saddened by the loss of such a beloved member of the Pirates family,” Pirates chairman Bob Nutting said in this morning’s press release. “He was a vital member of our World Series winning team in 1971 and spent seven of his 15 big-league seasons with the … [Read more...] about Dave Giusti Passes Away
Pirates Sign Noah Davis To Minor League Deal
The Pirates signed Noah Davis to a minor league deal earlier this week, as per Davis’ MLB.com profile page. The right-hander elected minor league free agency in October, qualifying for the status due to multiple career outright assignments and not being added back to the Twins’ 40-man roster after being outrighted in September. After making his MLB debut in the form of a … [Read more...] about Pirates Sign Noah Davis To Minor League Deal
Pirates Open To Adding Left Side Infielder, Rotation Depth
The Pirates finalized their two-year deal with Ryan O’Hearn on Thursday. That signing paired with the Brandon Lowe trade gives the Bucs a couple of middle-of-the-order bats from the left side. General manager Ben Cherington spoke with reporters at O’Hearn’s introductory press conference and highlighted two areas the team is still looking to add. “If we could add someone on the … [Read more...] about Pirates Open To Adding Left Side Infielder, Rotation Depth