The Pirates are among the teams that have shown some recent interest in free agent outfielder Tommy Pham, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. He again lists the Padres as a potential fit for Pham as well. San Diego has been connected to Pham at multiple points over the past few weeks. Pittsburgh has Bryan Reynolds locked into left field and Jack Suwinski in center, but … [Read more...] about Pirates Have Shown Interest In Tommy Pham
Pirates, Domingo German Agree To Minor League Deal
8:46pm: Germán’s base salary for the upcoming season would actually be $1.25MM if he secures an MLB roster spot, Mackey reports (X link). There’s also a 2025 club option with a base value of $2.25MM. Germán could earn additional performance bonuses in both seasons. 7:57pm: The Pirates are in agreement with Domingo Germán, as first reported by Mike Rodriguez (on X). Jason Mackey … [Read more...] about Pirates, Domingo German Agree To Minor League Deal
Pirates To Sign Michael A. Taylor
The Pirates and Michael A. Taylor are in agreement on a one-year, $4MM contract, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. The outfielder is a client of the ALIGND Sports Agency. The Bucs will need to make a corresponding move to open a spot on their 40-man roster but may be able to do so by moving Dauri Moreta to the 60-day injured list. More to come. … [Read more...] about Pirates To Sign Michael A. Taylor
NL Central Notes: Taillon, Cardinals, Grandal
Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon has yet to make an in-game appearance this spring due to soreness in his calves. That was set to change today as he was poised to make his first start since camp began, though those plans were scuttled when the club scratched Taillon from his start earlier today. As noted by Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic, manager Craig Counsell indicated to … [Read more...] about NL Central Notes: Taillon, Cardinals, Grandal
U. L. Washington Passes Away
Former big league shortstop U. L. Washington passed away on Sunday at the age of 70 after a battle with cancer. “We mourn the loss of Royals Baseball Academy graduate and 1980 American League Champion U. L. Washington and send our condolences to his family and friends,” the Royals said in a statement earlier today. “So sorry to hear my friend my teammate UL Washington has died … [Read more...] about U. L. Washington Passes Away