The Pittsburgh Pirates are finalizing a trade to acquire Triple-A infielder Nick Yorke from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for RHP Quinn Priester. The 17th overall pick in the 2020 MLB draft, Yorke was the 6th-ranked prospect in the Red Sox’s system before the trade. Yorke Trade From the Pirates’ Perspective Yorke has shown […]
Read MoreOn Thursday, Major League Baseball unveiled the full 162 game schedule for the 2025 season, including the upcoming schedule for the Pittsburgh Pirates. It includes several notable matchups from classic rivals and league powers alike. Opening Day The Pirates will open the season on March 27 in Florida for a four game series against the […]
Read MoreThe Pittsburgh Pirates have selected shortstop Konnor Griffin out of Jackson Prep School in Mississippi with the ninth overall pick in Sunday’s MLB Draft. The Pirates selected Griffin, 18, after a successful high school career. He led the Jackson Prep Patriots to a seventh consecutive Mississippi State title back in May, alongside receiving the National […]
Read MoreThe Announcement Pittsburgh Pirates rookie pitching phenom Paul Skenes, already an All-Star, is continuing to take Major League Baseball by storm. On Friday, National League manager Torey Lovullo of the Arizona Diamondbacks announced Skenes would start the All-Star game. The announcement comes after arguably the most impressive performance of his young career on Thursday. He threw […]
Read MoreMajor League Baseball announced the rest of their All-Star rosters on Sunday. One notable name among the list of 32 first-time participants is Pittsburgh Pirates rookie pitching phenom Paul Skenes. The nod highlights the electrifying start of Skenes’ major league career. He has now become the first player to ever make the All-Star Game a […]
Read MoreReliever Roundup and Bullpen Bonanza — April 2024 Awards Welcome to the first monthly awards edition of Reliever Roundup and Bullpen Bonanza! These awards are for March and April of the 2024 season. We’ve had some expected results and some surprises. Some key injuries have thrown relief units into disarray. There have been newcomers rising […]
Read MoreThe Pittsburgh Pirates have upgraded the back end of their bullpen by signing left-handed fireballer Aroldis Chapman. Chapman has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Pirates. Chapman’s new contract will be worth $10.5 million of guaranteed money, reports Joel Sherman of the New York Post. The club has not confirmed the deal, […]
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