The Pirates are among the teams with some interest in free agent righty Jack Flaherty, reports Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat. The Bucs are interested in a short-term pact with their former division-rival, per Jones. Interest on a short-term deal, of course, is contingent on how the remainder of the market views Flaherty. At 28 years of age, he’s the youngest … [Read more...] about Pirates Showing Interest In Jack Flaherty
Jim Leyland Elected To Baseball Hall Of Fame
Former Pirates, Marlins, Rockies, and Tigers manager Jim Leyland was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, the only person elected out of the eight nominees under consideration by the 16-person Contemporary Baseball Era Committee. Leyland received 15 of 16 votes, surpassing the 12-vote threshold with room to space. Of the other seven nominees, Lou Piniella came closest with 11 … [Read more...] about Jim Leyland Elected To Baseball Hall Of Fame
Pirates Claim Roddery Muñoz From Nationals
The Nationals announced that right-hander Roddery Muñoz was claimed off waivers by the Pirates and that left-hander Joe La Sorsa cleared outright waivers and has been assigned outright to Triple-A Rochester. Washington’s 40-man roster is now at 38 and Pittsburgh’s is at 37. Muñoz, 24 in April, came up as a prospect with Atlanta and got a spot on their 40-man roster a year ago … [Read more...] about Pirates Claim Roddery Muñoz From Nationals
Pirates Sign Ali Sánchez To Major League Deal
The Pirates announced that they have signed catcher Ali Sánchez to a major league deal. They also announced their claim of right-hander Roddery Muñoz, which was previously reported. Their 40-man roster is now at 38. Sánchez, 27 in January, spent 2023 with the Diamondbacks in a non-roster capacity, getting outrighted by that club in January. He went on to have a solid season in … [Read more...] about Pirates Sign Ali Sánchez To Major League Deal
Pirates Release Thomas Hatch To Pursue Overseas Opportunity
The Pirates have released right-hander Thomas Hatch, as reflected on the MLB.com transaction log. A Korean-language report from IS Plus suggested Hatch had received interest from teams in both NPB and the KBO and is likely to sign with the Nippon-Ham Fighters in Japan. Hatch had occupied a spot on Pittsburgh’s 40-man roster. His release will drop that tally to 36. Pittsburgh … [Read more...] about Pirates Release Thomas Hatch To Pursue Overseas Opportunity