PITTSBURGH — Dave Parker, the powerful outfielder known as “The Cobra” who was set to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame next month, has passed away at age 74, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced Saturday. Details surrounding his death have not yet been disclosed. The Pirates informed fans of the news just prior to … Read more
The Cincinnati Reds appear to be in win-now mode, as evidenced by their decision to accelerate top prospect Chase Burns’ path to the majors rather than gradually developing him in the minors. With the trade deadline approaching, the Reds have a chance to double down on that aggressive approach. Sports Illustrated’s Nicholas Selbe recently suggested … Read more
The Pittsburgh Pirates entered this season with high expectations after a promising 2024 campaign that saw Paul Skenes burst onto the scene as one of MLB’s most dominant and popular pitchers. But while Skenes has continued to shine, the team as a whole has taken a step back—and it may take a significant trade to … Read more
The San Francisco Giants recently announced plans to honor Barry Bonds, one of the most statistically dominant players in baseball history, despite the ongoing controversy surrounding his legacy. Giants CEO Larry Baer revealed that the team will erect a statue of Bonds outside Oracle Park, placing him alongside other Giants greats such as Willie Mays, … Read more
On Thursday, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced they’ve signed left-handed pitcher Génesis Cabrera to a major league deal. To make room on the active roster, the team optioned right-hander Michael Darrell-Hicks to Triple-A Indianapolis. They also designated right-hander Hunter Stratton for assignment to open a spot on the 40-man roster. Cabrera, 28, has pitched in 15 … Read more
Once again, the Pittsburgh Pirates find themselves out of playoff contention with a month to go before the trade deadline. Despite this, the front office seems intent on limiting potential moves to only major league talent. Prospects in the minor leagues remain largely off-limits. A good example of this approach came last July when … Read more
Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Michael Darrell-Hicks has returned to the majors just a little over two weeks after being designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels. On Tuesday, the Pirates promoted Darrell-Hicks and optioned right-hander Hunter Stratton to Triple-A Indianapolis. The move came after Pittsburgh used five pitchers in a tight 5-4 win over the … Read more
The Pittsburgh Pirates appear poised to be sellers at this year’s trade deadline. With a surplus of pitching talent in both the majors and minors, a move involving an arm seems likely. One team that could be a trade partner is the Arizona Diamondbacks, who are 2.5 games back of a Wild Card spot and … Read more
The Pittsburgh Pirates have optioned reliever Hunter Stratton to Triple-A Indianapolis ahead of Tuesday’s matchup with the Milwaukee Brewers, according to Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The move follows a shaky outing by Stratton on Monday that nearly derailed Braxton Ashcraft’s MLB debut. Ashcraft impressed with three scoreless innings, allowing just one hit and … Read more
One of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ NL Central rivals made headlines Monday when the Cincinnati Reds reinstated veteran infielder Jeimer Candelario from the 10-day injured list—only to designate him for assignment shortly after. The Reds had inked Candelario to a three-year, $45 million contract ahead of the 2024 season. Aside from hitting 20 home runs last … Read more
