The Pirates announced the hiring of Miguel Perez as bullpen coach on Friday afternoon. He’ll take over for Justin Meccage, with whom the club parted ways at the end of the season. Perez, 41, is a former professional catcher. He had a cup of coffee with the Reds in 2005 amidst a 12-year minor league career. Perez finished his playing days in the Pittsburgh system in 2013. He … [Read more...] about Pirates Hire Miguel Perez As Bullpen Coach
Pirates Have Reportedly Been Willing To Listen On Mitch Keller
The Pirates already moved one big league pitcher this week, sending righty Luis Ortiz to the Guardians in a trade to acquire new first baseman Spencer Horwitz, but Pittsburgh’s pitching depth could be sufficient enough to set the stage for another deal. Noah Hiles and Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette report that the Bucs have also been willing to talk about … [Read more...] about Pirates Have Reportedly Been Willing To Listen On Mitch Keller
Pirates, Elvis Alvarado Agree To MLB Deal
The Pirates are in agreement with reliever Elvis Alvarado on a major league split contract, reports Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (X link). The righty gets a 40-man roster spot with the Bucs, a notable development for a minor league free agent. Alvarado secures a 40-man spot for the first time in his career. The 6’4″ righty has bounced around in minor league free … [Read more...] about Pirates, Elvis Alvarado Agree To MLB Deal
Pirates To Acquire Spencer Horwitz From Guardians
9:46pm: Pittsburgh is sending righty Luis Ortiz and prospect Michael Kennedy in the deal, Feinsand adds (X link). 9:44pm: The Pirates are finalizing a deal for first baseman/second baseman Spencer Horwitz from the Guardians, reports Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic (X link). Cleveland just acquired the first baseman from the Blue Jays in this afternoon’s Andrés Giménez deal. … [Read more...] about Pirates To Acquire Spencer Horwitz From Guardians
Pirates Sign Tanner Rainey, Hunter Stratton To Minor League Contracts
The Pirates have signed right-handers Tanner Rainey and Hunter Stratton to minors deals, as respectively reported by Just Baseball’s Aram Leighton (X link) and Stratton’s MLB.com profile page. Rainey’s contract contains an invitation to the Pirates’ big league spring camp, and it can be assumed that Stratton’s deal also has an invite, though Stratton’s uncertain health … [Read more...] about Pirates Sign Tanner Rainey, Hunter Stratton To Minor League Contracts