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Pittsburgh’s Second Base Camp Battle

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With Spring Training’s arrival, the next few weeks will feature a number of camp battles around the league. One position that could be up for grabs before Opening Day: the second base job in Pittsburgh. The Bucs used eight players at the position a year ago. Four of them remain on the roster and could vie for time at the team’s most uncertain infield spot. Liover … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh’s Second Base Camp Battle

Pirates To Extend Mitch Keller

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The Pirates and right-hander Mitch Keller are in agreement on a five-year contract extension, Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel of ESPN report. It’s a $77MM guarantee for the 27-year-old righty, per Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Kevin Gorman of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports that the new contract includes the 2024 campaign and runs through 2028. Keller had … [Read more...] about Pirates To Extend Mitch Keller

Pirates Claim Canaan Smith-Njigba From Mariners

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The Pirates have claimed Canaan Smith-Njigba off waivers from the Mariners, per announcements from both clubs. The outfielder was designated for assignment by the M’s on the weekend. The Pirates placed right-hander JT Brubaker on the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. Smith-Njigba, 25 in April, returns to the Pirates after a brief uncoupling. He originally joined the … [Read more...] about Pirates Claim Canaan Smith-Njigba From Mariners

NL Notes: Grichuk, D’Backs, Kiermaier, Keller, Lodolo

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Randal Grichuk underwent surgery last month to remove bone spurs from his ankle, so the newest member of the Diamondbacks roster might not be ready to make his Arizona debut by the very start of the season.  “It’s one of those things where there’s a good chance I’ll be ready for Opening Day and if not, it’s a week.  In the grand scheme of things, big picture, it’s nothing to … [Read more...] about NL Notes: Grichuk, D’Backs, Kiermaier, Keller, Lodolo