What to do with struggling first baseman Rowdy Tellez is an interesting dilemma for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The big left-handed batting first baseman was signed to a one-year, $3.2 million contract last December. Just two years removed from a 35-home run season with the Milwaukee Brewers, he was expected to provide that kind of power for the Pirates. However, he’s produced … [Read more...] about Struggling Slugger Presents A Dilemma for the Pirates
Former Padres Pitcher Opts Out of Deal with the Pirates
Veteran left-handed pitcher Eric Lauer has opted out of his minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He now becomes a free agent. Per Indianapolis Indians, LHP Eric Lauer exercised his release clause. Lauer was 2-2, 5.52 ERA/1.43 WHIP, 37K/11BB in 29.1 IP over 8 appearances (6 starts) in Triple A this season. — Kevin Gorman (@KevinGormanPGH) May 16, 2024 Eric Lauer: … [Read more...] about Former Padres Pitcher Opts Out of Deal with the Pirates
Angels Acquire Former Headline Prospect in a Trade with the Pirates
According to Alex Stumpf of MLB.com, the Pittsburgh Pirates have traded Roansy Contreras to the Los Angeles Angels for cash considerations. Contreras was designated for assignment by Pittsburgh on Saturday after posting a 4.41 ERA and 1.653 WHIP across 16 1/3 innings. The right-hander will replace Davis Daniel in the Angels bullpen, although Contreras could move into the … [Read more...] about Angels Acquire Former Headline Prospect in a Trade with the Pirates
Pirates Have a Dynamic Duo, but They Need Better Support
With future aces Jared Jones and Paul Skenes being showcased, it should have been a feel-good weekend for Pittsburgh Pirates fans. Both pitched creditably enough but lately, these Pirates never fail to disappoint. On Saturday, the crowd who arrived for Skenes’s debut was the most enthusiastic PNC Park has seen since the 2013 “black-out” Wild Card Game. About 90 minutes from … [Read more...] about Pirates Have a Dynamic Duo, but They Need Better Support
Giants Trade Hard-Luck Pitcher to Pirates
The San Francisco Giants have traded pitcher Daulton Jefferies to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for outfielder Rodolfo Nolasco. The Giants designated Jefferies for assignment on Monday, giving them a week to trade or release him or try to pass him through waivers. Apparently, the Pirates think highly enough of Jefferies to take a flyer on the hard-luck pitcher. Giants … [Read more...] about Giants Trade Hard-Luck Pitcher to Pirates