The deadline to tender a contract to arbitration-eligible players is tonight at 7pm CT. Here’s a rundown of the players on National League teams that have been non-tendered today. This post will be updated as more decisions are revealed. MLBTR contributor Matt Swartz projected salaries for all players eligible for arbitration last month. All players who are non-tendered before … [Read more...] about National League Non-Tenders: 11/22/24
Personnel Notes: Nakken, Giants, Guardians, Pirates
Major league coach Alyssa Nakken has departed the Giants and taken a new role with the Guardians in player development, as noted by Maria Guardado of MLB.com. Nakken, perhaps best known for being the first woman to serve as a full-time coach in MLB history, was hired as an assistant coach by then-Giants manager Gabe Kapler prior to the 2020 season. She remained with the club … [Read more...] about Personnel Notes: Nakken, Giants, Guardians, Pirates
Pirates Acquire Peter Strzelecki
The Pirates acquired reliever Peter Strzelecki from the Guardians for cash, the team announced. Cleveland had designated the righty for assignment on Tuesday when they set their 40-man roster in advance of the Rule 5 draft. Strzelecki, 30, spent one season in Cleveland. The Guardians acquired him from the Diamondbacks in a DFA trade just after Opening Day. He only made 10 big … [Read more...] about Pirates Acquire Peter Strzelecki
Chris Sale Wins National League Cy Young Award
Braves left-hander Chris Sale has been named the National League Cy Young Award winner for 2024, per an announcement from the Baseball Writers Association of America. Zack Wheeler of the Phillies finished in second place with Paul Skenes of the Pirates in third place. The award is the final cherry on top of a remarkable comeback season for Sale. He had a run from 2010 to 2018 … [Read more...] about Chris Sale Wins National League Cy Young Award
Pirates Sign Yerry Rodriguez To Minor League Deal
The Pirates have signed right-hander Yerry Rodriguez to a minor league deal, according to a report from Ari Alexander of KPRC2. Alexander adds that Rodriguez’s deal comes with an invite to big league Spring Training. Rodriguez, 27, has found playing time in the majors in each of the last three seasons. After spending the earlier years of his minor league career as a starting … [Read more...] about Pirates Sign Yerry Rodriguez To Minor League Deal