The Pittsburgh Pirates will activate pitcher Martín Pérez from the injured list in time to start Friday’s game in Atlanta. Although the move has yet to be formally announced, he’s penciled in as the starter on the Pirates’ website. Pérez will oppose Braves starter and former Pirate Charlie Morton. To make room for Pérez, recently signed reliever Justin Bruihl has again shuttled … [Read more...] about Return Of Veteran Pitcher Shakes Up Pirates Rotation
Pirates Underusing One Offensive Weapon
The Pittsburgh Pirates, in the wild card race despite an impotent offense, should add the stolen base to their attack. So far, good starting pitching and a weaker National League have kept the Bucs in the race. However, there will be moves by all contending teams at the trade deadline. The Pirates can’t continue to rely on the status quo. General manager Ben Cherington has … [Read more...] about Pirates Underusing One Offensive Weapon
Pirates Place All-Star Closer On Injured List
On Sunday, the Pittsburgh Pirates placed two-time All-Star closer David Bednar on the injured list, retroactive to Thursday. It was a mild surprise on Saturday to see Aroldis Chapman emerge from the PNC Park bullpen to protect a 4-2 lead against the Tampa Bay Rays. Chapman surrendered a run but saved a 4-3 victory. It was announced after the game that Bednar suffered from … [Read more...] about Pirates Place All-Star Closer On Injured List
Pirates Star Should Bat Lower In The Batting Order
With the Pittsburgh Pirates in the wild card race, Ke’Bryan Hayes must move lower in the batting order. Let’s understand up front that Hayes isn’t a bad player. He’s a very good player. Pirates Star Should Bat Lower In The Batting Order He produced a WAR of 4.4 and 4.0 in 2022 and 2023, respectively. However, his defense at third base contributed to the greater part of those … [Read more...] about Pirates Star Should Bat Lower In The Batting Order
Rumor: Pirates and Athletics Trade of Slugging Outfielders Possible
The Oakland Athletics could be willing to trade JJ Bleday to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Jack Suwinski and Liover Peguero. At least that’s what an MLB executive suggested to Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Pirates insider @_NoahHiles on a deal an MLB executive told him could be a possibility: Liover Peguero and Jack Suwinski for A’s CF JJ Bleday Bleday is 26. Leads … [Read more...] about Rumor: Pirates and Athletics Trade of Slugging Outfielders Possible