Pittsburgh Pirates
The coveted one-of-a-kind autographed MLB debut patch card of Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes is no longer on the market. An 11-year-old collector from Southern California decided to pull the card, which was featured in the 2024 Topps Chrome Update set. The card of Skenes, who was named the 2024 National Leage Rookie of the Year, drew significant interest when the trading card and collectible manufacturer unveiled it in November. Shortly after the card became public knowledge, the Pirates became vocal about getting it.
Posted: January 22, 2025, 2:02 am
Former Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Russell Martin's bid to reach the MLB Hall of Fame is done after one year. Martin received 9 of the 394 votes from the Baseball Writers' Association of America in his first year on the ballot. With Martin receiving just 2.3 percent of the vote, he'll be dropped off future ballots after not reaching the 5 percent threshold to be eligible the following season for the Hall of Fame. Ichiro Suzuki, C.C Sabathia and Billy Wagner all received enough votes to be elected to the Hall of Fame.
Posted: January 22, 2025, 12:28 am
The Chicago White Sox and veteran left-hander Martín Pérez have finalized a $5 million, one-year contract that includes a mutual option for 2026. Chicago designated right-hander Ron Marinaccio for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster. Pérez pitched for Pittsburgh and San Diego last season, going 5-6 with a 4.53 ERA in 26 starts.
Posted: January 21, 2025, 11:23 pm
A former New York Mets outfielder has agreed to a minor league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates. As first reported by Metsmerized's Mike Mayer, former Met DJ Stewart has agreed to a spring tryout with the NL Central squad. The 31-year-old played the last two seasons with the Mets as a part-time outfielder and suited up in 132 games; during his time in Queens, Stewart slashed .211/.329/.403 and hit 16 home runs with 45 RBI. As a left-handed batter, he makes sense for the Pirates as a strong side of an outfield platoon.
Posted: January 21, 2025, 9:00 pm
EBENSBURG, Pa. – A former Major League Baseball player will share his faith with area students and the community at an upcoming gathering. In conjunction with Catholic Schools Week, Neil Walker, who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 2009 to 2015, will visit Holy Name School in Ebensburg from 11 a.m. to noon Jan. 28. A public session will follow from 12:15 to 1 p.m. at the Holy Name Roman ...
Posted: January 21, 2025, 4:59 am
The Pittsburgh Pirates made sure that they'll have one of their greats ready for the upcoming season. Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reported that the Pirates officially added Andrew McCutchen to the 40-man roster. The Pirates putting McCutchen on the 40-man roster will allow them to place him on the 26-man MLB roster, which then permits McCutchen to play for the team.
Posted: January 21, 2025, 1:04 am
Pirates Re-Sign RHP To Minor League Deal The Pittsburgh Pirates added a familiar face back to their roster. Nathaniel Marrero | Jan 20, 2025 Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Ryder Ryan (72) pitches against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. / Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images In this story: Pittsburgh Pirates The Pittsburgh Pirates have re-signed a familiar face to their roster for the 2025 season. MLB insider Jon Heyman reported that the Pirates have signed right-handed pitcher Ryder Ryan to a Minor League deal. He also added that Ryan's deal includes an invite for Spring Training. Ryder Ryan to Pirates. Minors deal. MLB spring invite. — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) January 20, 2025 Ryan made
Posted: January 20, 2025, 7:26 pm
The 36-year-old right-hander has started only nine games for the Rangers since signing a five-year, $185 million contract in free agency two winters ago.
Posted: January 19, 2025, 2:45 pm
The Pittsburgh Pirates are acquiring their second right-hander pitcher of the week.
Posted: January 19, 2025, 1:24 am
Jan. 14—Just a few hours before my column deadline and a little more than 24 hours before single game tickets for the Pittsburgh Pirates 2025 regular season go on sale at 10 a.m. today, I still can't discover this year's ticket pricing or details about the bobblehead and t-shirt promos. If you've ever bought tickets for PNC Park —you know, the Best Ball Park in America, we're told — you know ...
Posted: January 15, 2025, 4:59 am
The Pittsburgh Pirates invited 13 players to spring training camp next month in Bradenton, Florida. Pittsburgh inked right-handed pitchers Carson Fulmer, Isaac Mattson, Tanner Rainey, Yohan Ramirez, Yerry Rodriguez, Burch Smith, Hunter Stratton and Eddy Yean; catcher Abrahan Gutierrez; infielders Darick Hall, Malcolm Nunez and Nick Solak; and outfielder Bryce Johnson to minor-league deals. ...
Posted: January 14, 2025, 4:59 am
He split the 2024 season between the Yankees and Astros
Posted: January 10, 2025, 3:15 pm
Pittsburgh was unable to reach a deal with two other players.
Posted: January 9, 2025, 10:22 pm
Alex Verdugo, who came over from the Boston Red Sox via trade before the start of the 2024 campaign, didn’t
Posted: January 8, 2025, 9:56 am
Bob Veale spent 11 seasons with the Pirates and helped lead the team to a World Series title in 1971.
Posted: January 7, 2025, 11:42 pm
The Pittsburgh Pirates added right-handed pitcher Elvis Alvarado to the 40-man roster, the team announced Tuesday.
Posted: January 7, 2025, 9:28 pm
Clemson baseball kicks off its season next month, with center fielder Cam Cannarella poised to lead a preseason Top 10 team. Cannarella is garnering significant MLB Draft attention, with Baseball America projecting him as the No. 6 overall pick to the…
Posted: January 7, 2025, 3:51 pm
Adrianza won a World Series title in 2021 with Atlanta and hit .237 with 22 homers and 151 RBIs for San Francisco from 2013 to 2026.
Posted: December 25, 2024, 3:18 pm
The 31-year-old Ross made 10 starts and 25 total appearances for the Milwaukee Brewers last season.
Posted: December 24, 2024, 4:47 pm