After being designated for assignment by the Boston Red Sox on Sunday, right-handed reliever Chase Anderson cleared waivers on Thursday. He was outrighted to Triple-A Worcester but declined the option. It is expected that the 36-year-old will now become a free agent, according to MassLive’s Chris Cotillo. That makes Anderson eligible to sign with any team interested in … [Read more...] about Veteran Red Sox Reliever Chooses Free Agency Over Minors
Under-Radar Minor League Deal May Be Best Of All For Pirates
One trade deadline deal that got overlooked brought Baltimore Orioles prospect Billy Cook to the Pittsburgh Pirates. To get Cook, the Pirates gave up pitcher Patrick Reilly. The trade was made before Tuesday’s 6:00 PM Eastern deadline but announced much later. Perhaps the timing of the announcement and its insignificance to the 2024 pennant races caused the media (including me) … [Read more...] about Under-Radar Minor League Deal May Be Best Of All For Pirates
Pirates Trade for Marlins Power Hitter
The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired power-hitting outfielder Bryan De La Cruz in a trade with the Miami Marlins. Jon Heyman of MLB.com was first with the story of this long-rumored deal. Bryan De La Cruz goes to Pirates — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) July 30, 2024 Pirates Trade For Marlins Power Hitter De La Cruz Entering Tuesday’s action, De La Cruz is hitting .245/.289/.417, 18 … [Read more...] about Pirates Trade for Marlins Power Hitter
Pirates Acquire Blue Jays Utility Player
The Toronto Blue Jays have traded utility player Isiah Kiner-Falefa to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Double-A outfielder Charles McAdoo. IKF has previously been highlighted as a legend for the Texas Rangers and played for the New York Yankees. Double-A OF Charles McAdoo (No. 29 Pirates prospect, per @MLBPipeline) is going back to Toronto for Kiner-Falefa, per source. — Mark … [Read more...] about Pirates Acquire Blue Jays Utility Player
Padres Get Veteran Starting Pitcher from Pirates
The San Diego Padres have acquired veteran left-handed starting pitcher Martín Pérez in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates. First with the story was Francys Romero. Martin Perez trade to the Padres, per sources. — Francys Romero (@francysromeroFR) July 30, 2024 Padres Get Veteran Starting Pitcher Martín Pérez in Trade with Pirates Nobody should be surprised that the Pirates … [Read more...] about Padres Get Veteran Starting Pitcher from Pirates