The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed left-handed relief pitcher Justin Bruihl to a major league deal. The 26-year-old will give the Bucs a second lefty out of the bullpen to accompany Aroldis Chapman. Briuhl had just been released by the Cincinnati Reds, who had him under a minor league contract. Bruihl was 4-0 with a 2.31 ERA and 1.114 WHIP while striking out 24 batters in 23 … [Read more...] about Pirates Sign Left-Handed Reliever to Major League Deal
Marcano Ban Just Another Chapter in Pittsburgh Gambling History
It was just another chapter in the colorful history of gambling, legal and illegal, in Pittsburgh. By now you know that San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano has received a lifetime ban from Major League Baseball. His crime was betting on baseball games while a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates. These bets included games in which the Pirates participated. If it had to … [Read more...] about Marcano Ban Just Another Chapter in Pittsburgh Gambling History
Pirates Reinstate Their 2023 Home Run Leader Among Eight Roster Moves
The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced a slew of roster moves in time for Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. As previously reported, catcher and 2021 No. 1 draft pick Henry Davis is joining the Pirates at PNC Park. Also joining the Pirates in these roster moves are outfielder Jack Suwinski, who led the team in home runs last year, infielder Liover Peguero, and … [Read more...] about Pirates Reinstate Their 2023 Home Run Leader Among Eight Roster Moves
Dodgers Superstar to Make PNC Park Debut, Could’ve Been a Pirate (No, Seriously)
The Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday, marking the PNC Park debut of Shohei Ohtani. Pirates fans watching the three-game series will be left to wonder what might have been had the Pirates landed Ohtani — or at least those fans who remember seven years ago. Say what? Dodgers Superstar to Make PNC Park Debut, Could’ve Been a Pirate (No, … [Read more...] about Dodgers Superstar to Make PNC Park Debut, Could’ve Been a Pirate (No, Seriously)
Pirates Recall Former No. 1 Draft Choice
The Pittsburgh Pirates are expected to recall Henry Davis, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 June Amateur Draft. He’ll arrive in Pittsburgh on Tuesday in time to begin the Pirates’ three-game series with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Pirates Recall Former No. 1 Draft Choice Henry Davis coming back up, per source. — Jason Mackey (@JMackeyPG) June 3, 2024 Davis broke camp with … [Read more...] about Pirates Recall Former No. 1 Draft Choice