Two months and one day into his major league career, Pirates ace Paul Skenes has been named the starting pitcher for the National League All-Star team. NL All-Star manager Torey Lovullo of the Diamondbacks called into the Dan Patrick Show this morning during an interview with Skenes this morning and informed the 22-year-old of the decision live on the air (video link). Major … [Read more...] about Paul Skenes Named Starting Pitcher For National League All-Star Team
Pirates To Designate Brent Honeywell For Assignment
The Pirates are designating right-hander Brent Honeywell for assignment, reports Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The team has not yet formally announced the move. Honeywell, 29, was only selected to the 40-man roster this past Sunday. He’s since tossed 3 1/3 innings, allowing a run on three hits and two walks with one strikeout. The former No. 72 overall draft pick … [Read more...] about Pirates To Designate Brent Honeywell For Assignment
Pirates, Angels Reportedly Discussing Taylor Ward Trade
1:14pm: The Pirates are indeed interested in Ward, per Noah Hiles of the Post-Gazette, though he’s one of multiple targets on their radar and a deal isn’t near the finish line at present. 11:24am: The Pirates and Angels are in talks on a trade that would send outfielder Taylor Ward from Anaheim to Pittsburgh, reports Paul Zeise of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and 93.7 FM The … [Read more...] about Pirates, Angels Reportedly Discussing Taylor Ward Trade
Pirates Outright Justin Bruihl
Pirates reliever Justin Bruihl accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Indianapolis, the team announced. Pittsburgh had designated the left-hander for assignment over the weekend. Pittsburgh also reinstated Quinn Priester from the 15-day injured list and optioned Edward Olivares to Indianapolis. Bruihl has been a member of the Bucs for around a month. Pittsburgh signed him … [Read more...] about Pirates Outright Justin Bruihl
Report: “Growing Belief” That Marlins Will Trade Jazz Chisholm Jr.
The Marlins announced their status as deadline sellers more than two months ago with their surprising early trade of Luis Arraez, and with the trade deadline now just 22 days away, their activity on that front should pick back up. While much of the focus has been on closer Tanner Scott, who’s a free agent at season’s end, Craig Mish of SportsGrid and the Miami Herald reports … [Read more...] about Report: “Growing Belief” That Marlins Will Trade Jazz Chisholm Jr.