Andrew McCutchen indicated earlier this week that he plans to continue his playing career after this season, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. “In my mind, this isn’t my last year,” the 37-year-old said. “As long as my body holds up and I’m not embarrassing myself out there, I wanna keep playing. McCutchen is serving as a full-time designated hitter at this … [Read more...] about Five-Time All-Star Plans to Continue Playing After This Season
10-Year Major League Veteran Opts Out of Pirates Contract
First baseman Jake Lamb has exercised a clause in his minor league contract and elected free agency. Lamb had been toiling for the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Triple-A affiliate in Indianapolis. Although Lamb was invited to spring training with the Pirates, it was clear that he was viewed as an organizational depth option, with Rowdy Tellez having been signed to a $3.2 million contract … [Read more...] about 10-Year Major League Veteran Opts Out of Pirates Contract
Pirates Call Up Former Athletics Pitcher for Big Reds Series
The Pittsburgh Pirates have called up pitcher Daulton Jefferies in time for Monday night’s game against the Cincinnati Reds. The Pirates acquired Jefferies in a May 10 trade with the San Francisco Giants for minor league outfielder Rodolfo Nolasco. To make room for Jefferies, the Pirates have optioned pitcher Justin Bruihl, who they acquired on June 6, to triple-A … [Read more...] about Pirates Call Up Former Athletics Pitcher for Big Reds Series
Here’s Why Ex-Yankees Pitcher Could Be a Steal for the Pirates
Tuesday’s announcement that the Pittsburgh Pirates plucked pitcher Dennis Santana from the New York Yankees didn’t garner much attention. After all, the waiver claim was just one of many moves made by the Pirates this week. These included two minor league contracts (Jake Woodford, Luis Cessa), two waiver claims (Santana, Niko Goodrum), one player released (Wily Peralta), and … [Read more...] about Here’s Why Ex-Yankees Pitcher Could Be a Steal for the Pirates
Pirates Slugger on Fire in June, Has Interesting Explanation
Since the calendar turned to June, Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Rowdy Tellez has been one of baseball’s hot hitters. After a miserable stretch that saw Tellez hit .145/.182/.181 with just two RBI from April 16 through May 31, suddenly Tellez is 9-for-17 in June. While Luis Arráez isn’t worried about the competition for the batting title, since June began, Tellez has raised … [Read more...] about Pirates Slugger on Fire in June, Has Interesting Explanation