The Pittsburgh Pirates and the other major league teams will be participating in the MLB June Amateur Draft on Sunday. The first round of the draft is sandwiched between Saturday’s Futures Game and Monday’s Home Run Derby before the All-Star Game on Tuesday. It will be like four days in paradise for baseball fans. The Pirates will pick ninth, their lowest position since … [Read more...] about Possible First-Round Picks for Pirates in 2024 Draft
Report: Pirates Have No Room to Increase Payroll at Trade Deadline
Per a baseball operations member, the Pittsburgh Pirates have no room to increase payroll at the upcoming trade deadline. That’s what he told John Perrotto of Pittsburgh Baseball Now under the condition of anonymity. In June, owner Bob Nutting told the media that general manager Ben Cherington had “flexibility” to make moves in advance of the July 30 deadline. However, the … [Read more...] about Report: Pirates Have No Room to Increase Payroll at Trade Deadline
Pirates Reinstate Pitcher from IL, Send Down Outfielder
The Pittsburgh Pirates have reinstated Quinn Priester to the active roster and sent Edward Olivares to Triple-A Indianapolis. The moves were announced before Tuesday night’s game in Milwaukee against the Brewers. With Bailey Falter recently going on the injured list and Joshua Palacios joining the team, the Pirates eventually needed to add a starting pitcher and shed themselves … [Read more...] about Pirates Reinstate Pitcher from IL, Send Down Outfielder
Pirates Seven-Homer Game Recalls One Day in 1947
Last Friday, the Pittsburgh Pirates hit seven home runs during a 14-2 victory over the New York Mets at PNC Park. It was only the second time the Pirates hit seven homers in a home game. The first time was on August 16, 1947, against the St. Louis Cardinals at Forbes Field. Rabid fans like you know all about Friday’s game. Let’s go back to that Saturday afternoon in … [Read more...] about Pirates Seven-Homer Game Recalls One Day in 1947
Another Pirates Starting Pitcher Goes on IL, Among Other Roster Moves
The Pittsburgh Pirates made four roster moves on Sunday, most significantly sending starting pitcher Bailey Falter to the injured list. To take Falter’s place on the active roster, the Pirates selected the contract of pitcher Brent Honeywell Jr. To make room for Honeywell on the 40-man roster, pitcher Justin Bruihl was designated for assignment. Finally, catcher Henry Davis was … [Read more...] about Another Pirates Starting Pitcher Goes on IL, Among Other Roster Moves