This week's report that there's "no chance" the Pirates trade ace Paul Skenes, just one and a half seasons into his six-year window of club control, stood out as fairly obvious for most onlookers. That anyone felt it needed to be said at all was more a reflection on the organization as a whole than Skenes himself. Pittsburgh has taken a step back this season, sitting on pace to … [Read more...] about Which Arms Could The Pirates *Actually* Trade This Summer?
Report: “No Chance” Paul Skenes Will Be Traded This Year
Amid the Pirates’ awful start to the season and decision to fire manager Derek Shelton, there’s been some speculation on the possibility of the Bucs blowing things up and again refocusing on building up the farm system. Specifically, many fans have begun to wonder about the possibility of the Pirates dangling the final four and a half seasons of control over reigning NL Rookie … [Read more...] about Report: “No Chance” Paul Skenes Will Be Traded This Year
MLBTR Podcast: The Disappointing Orioles, Dalton Rushing, And The Phillies’ Bullpen
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 Orioles firing manager … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: The Disappointing Orioles, Dalton Rushing, And The Phillies’ Bullpen
Pirates Select Isaac Mattson
The Pirates announced today that they have selected the contract of right-hander Isaac Mattson. He’ll take the active roster spot of fellow righty Colin Holderman, who lands on the 15-day injured list due to right thumb inflammation. To open a 40-man spot for Mattson, infielder Nick Gonzales was transferred to the 60-day injured list. Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette … [Read more...] about Pirates Select Isaac Mattson
Rangers Claim Michael Helman, Designate Jonathan Ornelas
The Rangers announced that they have claimed infielder Michael Helman off waivers from the Pirates and optioned him to Triple-A Round Rock. The Bucs designated him for assignment last week. To open a roster spot for Helman, the Rangers designated infielder Jonathan Ornelas for assignment. It’s the second waiver claim in a week for Helman. The Pirates claimed him from the … [Read more...] about Rangers Claim Michael Helman, Designate Jonathan Ornelas