Everything you need to know about MLB news, Pirates and other Pittsburgh teams for Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
Pittsburgh Pirates News
Pittsburgh Pirates Predicted To Make World Series In Near Future (Sports Illustrated)
MLB Union Drops NIL Lawsuit Against Pirates, Sheetz (Front Office Sports)
Paul Skenes Chosen As The Top Rookie Of 2024 (MSN)
Garrett McMillan could fill multiple roles in 2025 in Pirates’ system (Substack)
MLB News
Reds trade for versatile Dodgers infielder Gavin Lux (MLB.com)
Execs prospects poll: No. 1 prospect, top hitter, pitcher and more (MLB.com)
Will Sasaki sweepstakes come down to 1 of these 7 teams? (MLB.com)
Yankees discussing trade for 3-time batting champ Arraez (report) (MLB.com)
Will Blue Jays land one of these top FA bats? (MLB.com)
Why a DJ reprise in ‘25 wouldn’t surprise Yanks (MLB.com)
If Mets don’t land Alonso, will they pivot to Bregman? (MLB.com)
17 best relievers left on the FA market, ranked into tiers (MLB.com)
A’s, Rooker in agreement on 5-year extension (source) (MLB.com)
Pittsburgh & Collegiate Sports
Latest stat shows why Steelers should start Justin Fields in Wild Card Round vs. Ravens (Behind The Steel Curtain)