7:26pm: It’s a one-year, $1.15MM deal, Stumpf reports. 6:23pm: The Pirates are in agreement with lefty reliever Tim Mayza on a major league contract, reports Alex Stumpf of MLB.com. The signing is pending a physical for the Ballengee Group client. Pittsburgh has a full 40-man roster and will need to make a corresponding move when the deal is finalized. Mayza, who turned 33 a … [Read more...] about Pirates To Sign Tim Mayza
Andrew Knapp Announces Retirement
Longtime major league catcher Andrew Knapp announced his retirement as a player on his Instagram page. “I completely dedicated my life to the game, and the game blessed me with so much,” he said. “Baseball has given me relationships that I will have for the rest of my life. It has taught be how to fail and how to persevere. It has taught me how to be confident but humble. It … [Read more...] about Andrew Knapp Announces Retirement
Pirates Agree To Minor League Deals With DJ Stewart, Ryder Ryan
The Pirates have agreed to minor league deals with outfielder DJ Stewart and right-hander Ryder Ryan. Stewart’s deal was first reported by Mike Mayer of Metsmerized while Ryan’s was first reported by Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Stewart is represented by Excel Sports Management. Stewart, 31, spent the past two years with the Mets. He had a nice run for them in 2023, hitting … [Read more...] about Pirates Agree To Minor League Deals With DJ Stewart, Ryder Ryan
Pirates Designate Tristan Gray For Assignment
The Pirates designated infielder Tristan Gray for assignment, the team informed reporters (including Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette). Pittsburgh had not officially added Andrew McCutchen to their 40-man roster until this evening, so they needed to open a spot. McCutchen re-signed on a $5MM deal last month. Pittsburgh claimed Gray off waivers from the A’s in the first … [Read more...] about Pirates Designate Tristan Gray For Assignment
Pirates To Acquire Chase Shugart
The Pirates are acquiring righty Chase Shugart from the Red Sox in exchange for minor league right-hander Matt McShane, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. Boston designated Shugart for assignment earlier in the week. The Pirates will need to make a 40-man roster move of their own to finalize the swap. Shugart, 28, made his big league debut with the BoSox last season and allowed … [Read more...] about Pirates To Acquire Chase Shugart