On Thursday, the Boston Red Sox finished their series with the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park.They lost by a score of 8-2.Red Sox Make Trade With PiratesAfter the game, Ari Alexander of 7News Boston WHDH reported the news that the Red Sox had made a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates.Alexander wrote: “Source: LHP Reliever Joe […]
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The Pirates are going to trade left-hander Joe La Sorsa to the Red Sox, reports Ari Alexander of 7News Boston. It was reported a few days ago that the southpaw was triggering an upward mobility clause in his minor league deal. Alexander says that La Sorsa will be with the Sox in New York tomorrow […]
The Houston Astros made a string of roster moves before their series finale against the Pirates on Thursday evening. Remember the viral incident involving Framber Faldez last season that had to do with Framber potentially crossing up his catcher? That catcher was Cesar Salazar, who was designated for assignment by the Astros today. Houston signed […]
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The Houston Astros are dealing with some injuries as they play their three-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Therefore, it has forced them to make adjustments. The team has announced some roster moves as they prepare to close out their series with the Pirates. We have made the following roster moves: pic.twitter.com/zlWWulhuOS — Houston Astros […]
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Wade will wear number 31 and is active for tonight’s game. The Houston Astros announced that they have signed OF LaMonte Wade Jr. to a Major League contract. Wade will be active for tonight’s series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Wade, 32, was most recently in the Chicago White Sox system, playing at their Triple-A […]
The Pirates should swing a trade for an old friend. Aroldis Chapman could be available for the right price at the MLB trade deadline. Pittsburgh's bullpen is one of the worst in baseball.
On Thursday night, the Houston Astros will finish their series with the Pittsburgh Pirates (at home).They are coming off an 11-9 win on Wednesday.Houston Astros Acquire 7-Year MLB PlayerAhead of Thursday’s game, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reported that the Astros are signing LaMonte Wade Jr.Rome wrote: “The Astros are signing outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. […]
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The Pittsburgh Pirates have surprised many around the MLB world with their 33-29 record. Now, they look poised to enter the MLB trade deadline as buyers. Pittsburgh won’t go and sell the farm system. They are still being realistic about where they stand. Still, the Pirates have been aggressive in trying to add some bullpen […]
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The Houston Astros have been a disappointment thus far on the 2026 MLB season, currently sitting at 28-35 ahead of Thursday’s series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates. All of the struggles have led some to wonder if the Astros might be sellers as opposed to buyers at the MLB trade deadline, which is still about […]
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#CardCorner: 1970 Topps Gene Alley
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One of the top fielding shortstops of his era, Gene Alley teamed with Bill Mazeroski to give Pittsburgh sensational up-the-middle defense in the 1960s.
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One of only 11 shortstops in history with multiple Defensive WAR seasons of 3.5 or better, Gene Alley teamed with future Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski to give the Pittsburgh Pirates one of the best middle infields the game has known.
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What are the chances the Baltimore Orioles seriously move on from 2X All-Star and former No.1 overall draft pick Adley Rutschman? That would entice several MLB teams, and one of those organizations that should feel enticed is the Pittsburgh Pirates, who finally have a capable offense and have carried a shot to make the MLB […]
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On Tuesday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates took down the Houston Astros 10-6 on the road. Third baseman Nick Gonzales was a huge part of the Bucs offensive success against Houston. Gonzales went 3-4 with 3 hits and walked once. He has done a great job getting on base and producing in the middle of the […]
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (27-35), who are 6-4 in their last 10 games, will continue their nine-game homestand tonight as they play the second game of a three-game series against their former divisional opponent, the Pittsburgh Pirates (33-28). RHP Spencer Arrighetti (7-1, 1.34 ERA), who was acquired from the Pirates this offseason, will open the series against his former […]
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Houston Astros, June 3, 2026, 8:10 p.m. ET Location: Daikin Park, Houston, TX Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pitching Matchup: Paul Skenes (6-5, 2.89 ERA) vs. Spencer Arrighetti (7-1, 1.34 ERA) The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the Houston Astros looking to grab a win. Please remember our Game Day […]
No team scored less often in 2025 than the Pirates. Of course, that wasn’t anything new. Since Pittsburgh’s playoff drought began in 2016, only one team, the Marlins, has scored fewer runs. The 2016 season was the last time the Bucs ranked among the top half of NL teams in scoring, while 2018 was the […]
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a completely different offense than they were a year ago. Calling it a night and day difference doesn’t do it justice. A year after falling in the bottom five of most offensive categories, the Pirates are a top-five offense in baseball. The team is second best in baseball in on-base percentage […]
This is a strong system with a little bit of everything, from projected superstars to high-risk/high-reward position players to near-ready pitching depth.
Initially filled with soft-tossers, the Twins' bullpen has added high-velocity arms in season, like acquiring Lawrence from the Pirates.
The Minnesota Twins acquired right-handed reliever Justin Lawrence from the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash considerations, adding a hard-throwing veteran to a bullpen that has been one of the most inconsistent in the American League this season.
Lawrence was designated for assignment by Pittsburgh last Friday and joins a Twins roster dealing with injuries to Bailey Ober, diagnosed Monday with a mild flexor strain that will sideline him from throwing for ten to fourteen days, and Kendry Rojas, w...
The Pittsburgh Pirates traded righty-reliever Justin Lawrence to the Minnesota Twins on Monday night. In return, the Pirates will receive cash considerations from the Twins. The Pirates found a trade partner with Minnesota just four days after Lawrence was designated for assignment by Pittsburgh. Minnesota is adding a power pitcher to their bullpen that has […]
The Milwaukee Brewers continue to prove they are the team to beat in the National League Central. After taking down the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night to secure their second straight win of the series, the Brewers moved to 37-21 and kept rolling. The club now holds a commanding six-game lead over the Pittsburgh […]
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Minneapolis – Justin Lawrence was a fresh arrival in the Minnesota Twins clubhouse Tuesday afternoon. Acquired the night before from the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash considerations, the 31-year-old is in his sixth season in the majors, looking for a place to finally catch on with his career. Lawrence has been designated for assignment before.
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (27-34), who are 7-3 in their last 10 games, will continue their nine-game homestand tonight as they open a three-game series against their former divisional opponent, the Pittsburgh Pirates (32-28). RHP Mike Burrows (3-6, 5.40 ERA), who was acquired from the Pirates this offseason, will open the series against his […]
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Houston Astros, June 2, 2026, 8:10 p.m. ET Location: Daikin Park, Houston, TX Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pitching Matchup: Bubba Chandler (1-6, 4.85 ERA) vs. Mike Burrows (3-6, 5.40 ERA) The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the Houston Astros looking to grab a win. Please remember our Game Day […]
The Houston Astros prepare to face a surging Pittsburgh Pirates team on Tuesday. Houston is getting some big news ahead of the contest, as reliever Josh Hader is back from the injured list. Astros manager Joe Espada made the announcement about Hader on Tuesday, per The Athletic. Hader hasn’t pitched this season. He suffered an […]
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