The Pirates will promote right-hander Jake Woodford to start tomorrow’s game in St. Louis, reports Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (X link). He’s on a minor league contract, so the Bucs need to select him onto the 40-man roster. It’ll be Woodford’s second stint with the Bucs and his third appearance in the majors this season. The 27-year-old began the season with the … [Read more...] about Pirates To Select Jake Woodford
Pirates Promote Nick Yorke
3:30pm: The Bucs have made it official, announcing that Yorke has been selected to the roster with Williams optioned in a corresponding move. 3:10pm: The Pirates are promoting infield prospect Nick Yorke, according to Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on X. Yorke is not yet on the club’s 40-man roster, but the Bucs already have a vacancy there, so they will only need to … [Read more...] about Pirates Promote Nick Yorke
NL Central Notes: Hudson, Steele, Cruz
For most of the 2024 season, Bryan Hudson was one of the most effective relievers in the major leagues. Out of 58 relievers who have thrown at least 60 innings this year, his 1.73 ERA ranks fifth. However, since September 3, Hudson has been pitching not for the Milwaukee Brewers but for the Triple-A Nashville Sounds. According to Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the … [Read more...] about NL Central Notes: Hudson, Steele, Cruz
Cherington: Derek Shelton Expected To Return As Pirates’ Manager In 2025
The Pirates’ fall both in the NL Central and the NL Wild Card hunt has prompted plenty of speculation about the job security of manager Derek Shelton, but general manager Ben Cherington told the team’s beat today that he feels Shelton is the “right person to manage this team in 2025” and said he expects Shelton will return next season (X link via Kevin Gorman of the Pittsburgh … [Read more...] about Cherington: Derek Shelton Expected To Return As Pirates’ Manager In 2025
Pirates Plan To Discuss Contract With McCutchen After The Season
While Andrew McCutchen is a few weeks from free agency, it seems inevitable that he’ll re-sign with the Pirates. The franchise legend has made clear on multiple occasions that he intends to finish his career in Pittsburgh. The Bucs have reciprocated that interest. Comments this week from both McCutchen and general manager Ben Cherington point toward the former MVP eventually … [Read more...] about Pirates Plan To Discuss Contract With McCutchen After The Season