PITTSBURGH (AP) — Justin Bruihl Aims for Fresh Start with the Pittsburgh Pirates** Left-handed reliever Justin Bruihl joined the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, shortly after opting out of his minor league deal with the Cincinnati Reds less than a week ago. Bruihl, 26, performed well at Triple-A Louisville, boasting a 4-0 record with a 2.31…
Triston Casas, the promising first baseman for the Boston Red Sox, had to exit the April 20 game against the Pittsburgh Pirates due to a fractured rib, as per the team’s announcement. The extent of his absence hasn’t been disclosed by the Red Sox, although manager Alex Cora hinted that it would be a considerable…
Hope for baseball in Western Pennsylvania is kindled by the Pittsburgh Pirates, who are currently at an even 13-13, aiming for their first winning season since 2018. There’s a potential game-changer in their top pitching prospect, Paul Skenes, whose promotion from the minor leagues could ignite further optimism. However, despite his outstanding performance in Triple-A,…
Pittsburgh Pirates southpaw Aroldis Chapman received a two-game suspension and an undisclosed fine on Thursday due to his “inappropriate conduct” during a recent game against the New York Mets. Michael Hill, Major League Baseball’s senior vice president for on-field operations, announced the disciplinary action. The suspension takes effect on Friday, coinciding with the Pirates’ game…
Andrew McCutchen, the designated hitter for the Pittsburgh Pirates, has had a sluggish start to the 2024 season. After eight games, he had only managed five hits out of 31 at-bats, along with six walks and 15 strikeouts, suggesting that the pressure of reaching a significant milestone was affecting his performance. Starting the season with…
The Pittsburgh Pirates concluded the rehab assignment of right-handed reliever Colin Holderman and brought him back from the 15-day injured list. During his time on the injured list, Holderman, who had lost 15 pounds due to illness during spring training, had mixed results. He allowed three runs in two-thirds of an inning in his first…
In Bradenton, Florida, the Pirates aimed for a competitive Spring Training, resulting in a significantly altered roster compared to last year. While some roster adjustments are pending, here are the 26 players expected to kick off the season in Miami for Opening Day. At catcher, Henry Davis and Jason Delay are set, with Davis showcasing…
It’s anticipated that right-handed pitcher Chase Anderson will activate an out clause within his minor league contract with the Pirates, as reported by Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 (via X). Failure by the Pirates to promote him to the MLB roster would lead to him becoming a free agent. Anderson is among several veterans facing…
With the commencement of the 2024 MLB regular season, anticipation builds for an array of spectacular home runs that could soon etch their names into the annals of baseball history. Veteran Pittsburgh Pirates icon Andrew McCutchen stands on the cusp of his 300th career home run, a milestone he could potentially achieve as early as…
The Pittsburgh Pirates continue to streamline their spring training squad in preparation for opening day, with the latest roster adjustments announced following their victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. Paul Skenes, the first overall pick in the 2023 draft, along with catcher Carter Bins, infielder Sergio Alcantara, and outfielders Matt Gorski and Joe…