Pittsburgh Pirates: Team News, Analysis, History, Schedule
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a team in need. Just name a facet of the game and the Bucs are likely in at least a moderate need in that area. They are one of the lowest payroll teams in MLB which forces them to rely heavily on their farm system. Unfortunately, the farm system isn’t producing […]
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The Chicago Cubs have decided to non-tender outfielders Kyle Schwarber and Albert Almora Jr. This is just the start of what looks to be a busy off-season for the organization. The Schwarber move comes as sort of a surprise. There were some talks that he could return, or be included in possible trades. He’s the […]
Former All-Star closer Corey Knebel was traded Wednesday by the Milwaukee Brewers to the Los Angeles Dodgers for a player to be named or cash. The move came as the Brewers non-tendered three players Wednesday. Knebel had been a non-tender candidate by the Brewers. The #Brewers have traded RHP Corey Knebel to the Dodgers in […]
The Colorado Rockies have non-tendered several players prior to arbitration. This is increasingly common in baseball. Some of the decisions are related to performance, but it also saves the team some money. The pandemic and lack of financial clarity surrounding the upcoming season will force multiple unpopular personnel decisions over the winter. Let us review […]
The Los Angeles Angels have acquired shortstop Jose Iglesias from the Baltimore Orioles, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. Iglesias had a career year at the plate in 2020, with a .373 batting average that was 70 points higher than his previous career-high. Overall, he hit .373/.400/.556 with a 160 OPS+ during the abbreviated season. […]
The Colorado Rockies are faced with a pitching staff that has more questions than solutions this winter. Along with that, the money to be spent on solutions is thin at most. So re-stocking a troubled bullpen will take some resourcefulness, creativity, and some risk-taking. The latter of those evidenced by the acquisition of classic hot […]
Shane Greene Free Agency Potential Destinations Relief pitcher Shane Greene is officially a free agent. Greene is coming off his first full season with the Atlanta Braves and just turned 32 last month. Over a sample of 28 appearances this year, Greene posted a 2.60 ERA with a 3.81 Fielding Independent Percentage (FIP) and 21 […]
The Minnesota Twins have placed outfielder Eddie Rosario on outright waivers. The news was first reported by Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic on Twitter. Twins outfielder Eddie Rosario is on outright waivers, sources tell The Athletic. The move is the clearest sign yet he will be non-tendered. Twins essentially giving him chance to be claimed […]
Defensive-minded catcher Luke Maile agreed to a major-league contract, terms unknown, with the Milwaukee Brewers, according to a report Tuesday. Maile did not play in 2020 after fracturing a finger during a Pittsburgh Pirates intrasquad game. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic was the first to report the deal, which is pending a physical. The Brewers […]