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Pirates GM Ben Cherington swings 3 more trades before deadline but keeps core intactVideo
As expected, the Pittsburgh Pirates were sellers at Tuesday’s MLB trade deadline by swinging deals that involved a trio of veterans on one-year contracts to contenders for prospects. Where Pirates general manager Ben Cherington showed restraint was with his biggest trade chips, holding onto a pair of coveted All-Stars in...
Young Pirates lead the way in 4-1 victory against Tigers
Reality hasn’t hit Alika Williams yet, but he knows it’s coming — the fact that he’s in the majors with a couple of his buddies, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates win games. “I don’t think it’s really smacked me yet. It’s going to,” he said. That’s OK with the Pirates’ rookie...
Pirates trade INF Rodolfo Castro to Phillies for LHP Bailey Falter
The Pirates made an 11th-hour deal before the trade deadline that is sure to raise eyebrows, sending 24-year-old utility infielder Rodolfo Castro to the Philadelphia Phillies for left-handed pitcher Bailey Falter. Falter, 26, was 8-12 with a 4.56 ERA and 1.27 WHIP in 158 innings over 50 appearances, including 24...
Ke’Bryan Hayes returns to clubhouse, eager to rejoin young Pirates lineup
After spending most of July on the injured list, Ke’Bryan Hayes returned to the Pittsburgh Pirates’ clubhouse Tuesday afternoon, finally with a back that allows him to display his special skills with the glove. He wasn’t in the starting lineup Tuesday night, but the Pirates activated him in time for...
Pirates trade catcher Austin Hedges to Texas Rangers for international bonus space
The Pittsburgh Pirates traded catcher Austin Hedges to the Texas Rangers on Tuesday for additional capacity in their 2023-24 international signing bonus pool, marking their third deal involving a veteran rental player before the MLB trade deadline. The Pirates also traded first baseman Carlos Santana to the Milwaukee Brewers last...
Pirates trade LHP Rich Hill, 1B/DH Ji-Man Choi to Padres for 3 prospects
The Pittsburgh Pirates sent left-handed pitcher Rich Hill and first baseman/designated hitter Ji-Man Choi to the San Diego Padres for first baseman Alfonso Rivas, left-handed pitcher Jackson Wolf and outfielder Estuar Suero in an MLB trade-deadline deal Tuesday afternoon. Hill is 7-10 with a 4.76 ERA and 1.48 WHIP in...
L.A. radio host says Pirates, Dodgers ‘still in conversations’ about Mitch Keller trade, ‘low ball’ extension offer a factor
The scuttlebutt about the Los Angeles Dodgers taking a run at acquiring Pittsburgh Pirates starter Mitch Keller is legit, and the handling of Keller’s contractual future in Pittsburgh may be a factor. That’s according to what “Dodger Talk” host David Vassegh said Monday on AM 570 LA Sports (KLAC). “There’s...
‘He’s not scared’: Pirates rookie reliever Carmen Mlodzinski thrives in high-leverage role
The call for Carmen Mlodzinski to enter the game July 28 came with the bases loaded, two outs and the Philadelphia Phillies leading the Pittsburgh Pirates by one run in the top of the ninth inning. If that wasn’t pressure enough for the rookie right-hander, the stakes were even greater:...
Mark Madden: Pirates would be wrong to delay turning point further at trade deadline
As the Pittsburgh Pirates stumble through the latest phase of their never-ending rebuild, it’s easy to doubt the franchise’s implied (if not outright declared) optimism that 2024 is going to be a turning point. This season’s 47-58 record (27-50 after a 20-8 start) says otherwise. What the Pirates do before Tuesday’s...
First Call: Dodgers reportedly have interest in Pirates’ Mitch Keller; Jets coach raves about new Steeler Kwon Alexander
Monday’s “First Call” has a rumored suitor to land Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Mitch Keller before Tuesday’s trade deadline. Plus, Kwon Alexander’s former head coach is pumping his tires as the linebacker acclimates to the Steelers. We look for updates on Nick Bosa’s contract situation in advance of the Steelers-49ers opener....
Pirates farm report for July 30, 2023: Miguel Andujar, Rodolfo Castro, Jason Delay smack 3 RBIs apiece in Indy win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 48-53) crushed Louisville (Reds). RF/LF Miguel Andujar (.354) hit a solo homer and was 2 for 5 with three RBIs. SS Rodolfo Castro (.192) was 3 for 5 with three RBIs, including a two-run homer, a double, and two runs scored. C Jason Delay (.357) was 3 for...
9-2-4-2: How a trio of Pirates rookies turned a game-saving double play to stun the Phillies
Once Henry Davis threw the ball, panic set in for the rookie right fielder. His laser beam of a throw to home plate stopped Bryce Harper in his tracks and set into motion a game-saving double play. And all Davis could do was watch it unfold. “I just wanted somebody...
Birthday bash: Josh Palacios celebrates big day with walk-off homer as Pirates top Phillies in 10
Josh Palacios celebrated his 28th birthday by giving himself a present, with a smash-cake swing for a two-run home run that lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates to a wild, walk-off win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Palacios sent an Andrew Vasquez slider screaming 367 feet over the Clemente Wall and into the...
Pirates farm report for July 29, 2023: Luis Ortiz fans 8, Rodolfo Castro knocks in 4 runs in Indians victory
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 47-53) scored a 6-3 victory over Louisville (Reds). DH Rodolfo Castro (.149) was 3 for 4 with a three-run homer and four RBIs. LF Miguel Andujar (.353) was 3 for 4 with a solo homer. He now has 68 RBIs this season. 2B/3B Domingo Leyba (.333) smacked a...
Rookies spark Pirates comeback; David Bednar puts finishing touches on win over Phillies
When Liover Peguero stretched out for a diving stop to steal a base hit from Trea Turner, it was only the beginning of a three-hit performance that included a solo home run. When Endy Rodriguez doubled to drive in a run in the fourth inning, he had no idea that...
Dealing at the deadline: Pirates place trust in GM Ben Cherington to make right trades
Mitch Keller was flattered to see his name pop up in trade rumors, given his roller-coaster career before blossoming into an All-Star this season. A year ago, the Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander had been demoted to the bullpen. Now, there’s a hefty price tag on Keller’s head for any contender that...
Ji Man Choi, Connor Joe next men up at 1st base for Pirates
Carlos Santana started at first base in 85 of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ first 102 games this season, more frequently than any of his former teammates at other positions. Plus, he batted cleanup in 85 games. Only No. 2 hitter Bryan Reynolds manned his spot in the order more often (87)....
Pirates farm report for July 28, 2023: Nick Cimillo’s solo homer lifts Bradenton to victory
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 46-53) gave up two runs in the top of the ninth and lost to Louisville (Reds), 5-3. 1B Aaron Shackelford (.228) smacked a two-run homer. CF Ryan Vilade (.272) hit an RBI triple. RF Miguel Andujar (.348) was 1 for 3 with a run scored. RHP Jared Jones...
Kyle Schwarber’s 2-run homer pushes Phillies past Pirates, as late rallies fall short
Carlos Santana is now a Milwaukee Brewer, so there would be no City Connect walk-off home run for the Pittsburgh Pirates to start their Yinzerpalooza weekend against the Philadelphia Phillies. Instead, the Pirates went down swinging. Their rallies ended with a one-pitch strikeout in the seventh, a double play in...
Pirates reliever Angel Perdomo has suspension for hitting batter reduced to 2 games
Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Angel Perdomo had his three-game suspension reduced to two games via an agreement between MLB and the players association. The 6-foot-8 left-hander drew a three-game suspension after being ejected Tuesday for hitting San Diego Padres star Manny Machado in the back one pitch after giving up a...
With no specific return date in mind, Pirates Ke’Bryan Hayes, Oneil Cruz continue to rehab injuries
The left side of the Pittsburgh Pirates infield that started the season – third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes and shortstop Oneil Cruz – continue their recovery from serious injuries, but there is no specific timetable for either player’s return to the lineup. Hayes (lower back inflammation) played one game Tuesday in...
‘First domino’: After Carlos Santana trade, Pirates enter trade deadline with trepidation
The Pittsburgh Pirates had the day off Thursday when Carlos Santana was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers, so they didn’t get to say proper goodbyes to the popular veteran first baseman. It will be more of a “see you later” for Santana, given that the Pirates will visit their NL...
First Call: Art Rooney II on Mike Tomlin’s contract; Le’Veon Bell won’t rule out comeback
Friday’s “First Call” has comments from Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II on Mike Tomlin’s contract situation. Le’Veon Bell won’t rule out a comeback. A well-known Pittsburgh hockey name explains his a change of heart about his future. Ex-Steeler Chris Hubbard has a new home. And we look at the...
Pirates farm report for July 27, 2023: Will Matthiessen’s inside-the-park HR highlights Grasshoppers’ winVideo
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 46-52) lost 9-6 to Louisville (Reds). LF Miguel Andujar (.348) was 3 for 5 with a two-run homer and now has 67 RBIs. RF Ryan Vilade (.272) was 2 for 4 with a double and an RBI. 2B Domingo Leyba (.400) was 2 for 5 with an RBI....
Pirates trade 1st baseman Carlos Santana to Milwaukee for 18-year-old prospectVideo
If it remained a question whether the Pittsburgh Pirates would be buyers or sellers ahead of the Aug. 1 trade deadline, general manager Ben Cherington provided an answer Thursday afternoon. With time to spare before the deadline, Cherington shipped switch-hitting first baseman Carlos Santana to division rival Milwaukee, the organization...
