The Pirates are shutting down lefty reliever Tim Mayza for six weeks, director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk informs reporters (including Colin Beazley of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Alex Stumpf of MLB.com). The southpaw went on the 15-day injured list over the weekend with a lat strain. Stumpf notes that he’s also dealing with a teres major injury. A six-week shutdown … [Read more...] about Tim Mayza Shut Down For Six Weeks
NL Central Notes: Pirates, Cherington, Myers, Steer
The Pirates have gotten off to a difficult start in 2025. The club is 8-15 overall, leaving them in last place in the NL Central and six games back of the division-leading Cubs. While the club’s pitching staff is right around league average by measure of ERA and top-six by FIP, an offense that has produced a wRC+ of just 70 to this point in the year. Despite those struggles on … [Read more...] about NL Central Notes: Pirates, Cherington, Myers, Steer
Pirates Place Tim Mayza On 15-Day IL, Recall David Bednar
The Pirates have placed left-hander Tim Mayza on the 15-day injured list due to a lat muscle strain in Mayza’s throwing shoulder. Former closer David Bednar has been called up to take Mayza’s spot on the active roster. The biggest news here is the return of Bednar, who served as the Pirates’ closer for the majority of the 2022-24 seasons. An All-Star in both 2022 and ’23, … [Read more...] about Pirates Place Tim Mayza On 15-Day IL, Recall David Bednar
MLB Announces Suspensions Following Nationals-Pirates Incident
Major League Baseball announced Thursday that Nationals reliever Jorge Lopez and manager Davey Martinez have received suspensions after a Lopez fastball to Andrew McCutchen sailed high-and-tight, nearly hitting McCutchen in the head. Lopez has received a three-game suspension, which he will appeal. Martinez was suspended for one game and will serve that punishment today. … [Read more...] about MLB Announces Suspensions Following Nationals-Pirates Incident
Padres, Pirates Swap Brett Sullivan, Bryce Johnson
The Padres announced that they have acquired outfielder Bryce Johnson and cash considerations in exchange for catcher Brett Sullivan. Neither player was on a 40-man roster at the time of the deal and they won’t immediately take roster spots with their new clubs. Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported the deal prior to the official announcement. Sullivan, 31, was … [Read more...] about Padres, Pirates Swap Brett Sullivan, Bryce Johnson