List of All Articles with Tag 'pirates'

The Pittsburgh Pirates have received plenty of calls on closer David Bednar. What would it take to acquire him?The asking price for closer David Bednar is said to be enormous, and rightly so -- he made the NL All-Star team and still has at least three years left of team control on his contract. ...

With 36 hours until the MLB trade deadline, here's what FanSided's insider Robert Murray is hearing around the league.The Major League Baseball trade deadline is less than 36 hours away, and the expectation amongst rival executives is that the market is about to pick up.The Angels ...

MLB Rumors: What are the Orioles targeting at the trade deadline?The Baltimore Orioles have made it clear that they are targeting pitching, both starters and relievers, and are very likely to add multiple players before the August 1 trade deadline.Stocked with one of the deepest farm systems i...

MLB Rumors: Even the Pittsburgh Pirates get luckyThe Pittsburgh Pirates were once 20-8, don't forget that. But since then, Ben Cherington has failed to put a winning product on the field, and extended manager Derek Shelton prematurely.Austin Hedges, one of the Pirates many rental players ...

The Pittsburgh Pirates are not only open to listening to trade offers for closer David Bednar but also to a member of their starting pitching rotation.The Pittsburgh Pirates were unable to sustain their strong start to the season. After sitting in first place in the NL Central, the Pirates now f...

MLB Rumors: Shohei Ohtani trade still viewed as unlikelyAs the Los Angeles Angels mull what to do at the trade deadline, rival executives continue to view a trade involving superstar two-way player Shohei Ohtani as unlikely.That's long been the assumption of rival executives. Angels owner...

The Pittsburgh Pirates are reportedly listening to trade offers for closer David Bednar. Here are three ideal landing spots for the veteran reliever.The Pittsburgh Pirates started the year with such promise, sitting near the top of the NL Central standings. That then gave the team incentive to s...

The Pirates gave Paul Skenes a record MLB draft bonus. He's not far from the big leagues.

MLB Rumors: Is Justin Verlander on the outs with the Mets?There isn't much indication right now that the New York Mets will trade away Justin Verlander. If anything, Steve Cohen would like to retool around this core -- which includes JV and Max Scherzer -- with an eye towards 2024. However, s...

Immaculate Grid baseball answers, clues, hints and connections for Grid 103 on July 14th featuring the Reds, Braves, Pirates and the Blue Jays.Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to another edition of the Immaculate Grid. Did you have trouble with yesterday's Grid? Don't let it ruin the...

Here's what FanSided's MLB Insider Robert Murray is hearing three weeks until the baseball trade deadline.With three weeks until the MLB Trade Deadline, a lot remains uncertain. There are numerous big-spending teams -- the San Diego Padres, Seattle Mariners, Los Angeles Angels, New Yor...

MLB Rumors: Pirates trade chatter includes Rich Hill, Carlos Santana, Austin Hedges, and othersIt's looking like another rebuilding year for the Pittsburgh Pirates again. After a blazing start to 2023, the Pirates are sitting in fourth place in the NL Central with a very miniscule chance of m...