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As the rumor mill churns, the latest has the Pittsburgh Pirates interested in veteran free-agent outfielder Randal Grichuk. MLB Network insider Mark Feinsand was the first to break this news. It’s unclear whether Grichuk would slide into a role as Pittsburgh’s regular right fielder. He was used in a platoon role last season. The Pirates are in the market for outfield help, … [Read more...] about Pirates in the Market for Right-Hitting Outfielder

The Pittsburgh Pirates are said to be interested in outfielder Alex Verdugo. Robert Murray of FanSided more specifically indicated that Verdugo is on the Pirates’ radar. Verdugo, 29, is coming off a down season with the Yankees – his lone season in New York – as he batted a disappointing .233/.291/.356. Verdugo would likely have an everyday role in right field if he joins the … [Read more...] about Pirates Search for Outfielder Might Lead to Former Yankee

Bob Veale, a two-time All-Star who led the major leagues in strikeouts in 1964, died over the weekend. The news was reported by AL.com, an online newspaper in Birmingham, Alabama, where Veale was born and returned to after his playing career was over. He was 89 years old.   Bob Veale at Forbes Field on August 11, 1964 pic.twitter.com/ejiMG1O9Hk — Pittsburgh Pirates History … [Read more...] about Former Pirates All-Star Pitcher, Strikeout King Bob Veale Has Passed Away

As other major league teams move to improve, the Pittsburgh Pirates aren’t even the subject of a credible trade rumor. By this time last year, general manager Ben Cherington had acquired Marco Gonzales, Rowdy Tellez, and Martín Pérez and re-signed Andrew McCutchen. This offseason hasn’t been as busy. So far, Cherington has traded for Spencer Horwitz and re-upped McCutchen for … [Read more...] about A Wish List of Hitters the Pirates Should Pursue this Offseason

Hard as it is to believe, there were times when the Pittsburgh Pirates made shrewd trades to improve their fortunes. While current Pirates general manager Ben Cherington continues to approach offseason moves with the urgency of a man trying to escape from the arms of Sydney Sweeney, we present this subjective, unscientific, yet meticulously researched look at the top five … [Read more...] about The 5 Best Trades in Pittsburgh Pirates History