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Carlos Santana hopes to bring good vibes, big bat after signing free-agent deal with Pirates
Carlos Santana broke into dance as he was being introduced as the newest member of the Pittsburgh Pirates, giving a glimpse of the good vibes the veteran plans to bring to a young clubhouse. Santana emphasized the importance of having fun before giving it his all in games, and the...
Pirates GM Ben Cherington plans to make more moves: Time to ‘take a step as a team’
By signing veteran first baseman/designated hitter Carlos Santana to a one-year contract worth $6.725 million, Ben Cherington made his biggest splash in free agency in three years with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates general manager sounded like someone who wasn’t done spending, talking about his hopes to continue to improve...
Pirates A to Z: Luis Ortiz made dazzling debut, strong case for spot in starting rotation
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Miguel Andujar to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Luis Ortiz Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 23 (Jan. 27) Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 240 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Went 0-2 with a...
Pirates A to Z: Acquiring Dauri Moreta in trade adds swing-and-miss element to bullpen
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Miguel Andujar to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Dauri Moreta Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 26 (April 15) Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 185 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Went 0-2 with a...
Pirates A to Z: Cal Mitchell played with a chip on his shoulder, broke up no-hit bid
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Miguel Andujar to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Cal Mitchell Position: Outfielder Bats: Left Throws: Left Age: 23 (March 8) Height: 6 foot Weight: 205 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Slashed...
Analysis: Signing Carlos Santana upgrades Pirates at 1st base, where defense is priority
When the Pittsburgh Pirates traded for Ji-Man Choi two weeks ago, general manager Ben Cherington said he felt good about it as a “first move” — a hint more could be on the way. Cherington continued to address first base, the position that proved most problematic for the Pirates last...
Pirates A to Z: Nick Mears recovered from elbow surgery to make late-season return
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Miguel Andujar to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Nick Mears Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 26 (Oct. 7) Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 200 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Allowed no runs on...
Source: Pirates sign veteran first baseman Carlos Santana
The Pittsburgh Pirates and first baseman Carlos Santana have agreed to a one-year deal worth $6.725 million pending a physical, a source confirmed to the Tribune-Review. ESPN’s Jeff Passan first reported the deal. Santana, 36, slashed .202/.316/.376 with 19 home runs and 60 RBIs for the Royals and Mariners last...
Pirates A to Z: Tucupita Marcano showed speed, versatility in three stints in MLB
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Miguel Andujar to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Tucupita Marcano Position(s): Second base/Outfielder Bats: Left Throws: Right Age: 23 (Sept. 16) Height: 6-foot Weight: 180 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Slashed...
Pirates A to Z: Max Kranick’s season started with sore forearm, ended with Tommy John surgery
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Miguel Andujar to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Max Kranick Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 25 (July 21) Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 220 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Allowed three hits and...
Pirates trade Hoy Park to Red Sox for minor league LHP Inmer Lobo
After designating Hoy Park for assignment Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates traded the South Korean infielder/outfielder to the Boston Red Sox for minor league pitcher Inmer Lobo. Lobo, a 6-foot-1, 193-pound left-hander, was 2-0 with an 0.82 ERA and 0.77 WHIP, 28 strikeouts and two walks and a .190 batting average...
Pirates A to Z: Mitch Keller reinvented his pitch repertoire, delivered breakthrough season
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Miguel Andujar to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Mitch Keller Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 26 (April 4) Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 220 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Went 5-12 with a...
Pirates claim 1B Lewin Diaz off waivers, DFA Hoy Park
The Pittsburgh Pirates added another first baseman Tuesday, claiming Lewin Diaz off waivers from the Miami Marlins. Diaz, 26, is a 6-foot-4, 217-pounder from the Dominican who has a .181/.227/.340 slash line with 13 home runs and 27 RBIs in 112 games over three major-league seasons. Diaz entered the 2021...
Pirates A to Z: Colin Holderman an exciting addition to bullpen before being shut down
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Miguel Andujar to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Colin Holderman Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 27 (Oct. 8) Height: 6-foot-7 Weight: 225 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Went 5-0 with a...
Pirates A to Z: Ke’Bryan Hayes proved to be an elite defender, now must improve at plate
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Miguel Andujar to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Ke’Bryan Hayes Position: Third baseman Bats: Right Throws: Right Age: 25 (Jan. 28) Height: 5-foot-10 Weight: 205 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Slashed...
Pirates A to Z: Yerry De Los Santos showed he could handle high-leverage relief situations
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Miguel Andujar to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Yerry De Los Santos Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 24 (Dec. 12) Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 215 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Went 0-3...
Pirates GM Ben Cherington emphasizes competition for starting spots in middle infield
By trading Kevin Newman to the Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington paved a path for Oneil Cruz to become the everyday starting shortstop and reshape the middle infield. While Cherington said the move was made in part to give Cruz opportunity, he stopped short of ordaining him...
Despite trade to Reds, Kevin Newman ‘wouldn’t change a thing’ about his time with Pirates
Kevin Newman had heard his name tossed around as a trade candidate this month, but once he was tendered a guaranteed contract Friday, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ longest-tenured player figured he was staying put. Newman was attending a wedding, so he gave his phone to his wife and focused on enjoying...
Pirates A to Z: Chase De Jong embraced grinder role in relief, became bullpen leader
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Miguel Andujar to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Chase De Jong Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 28 (Dec. 29) Height: 6-foot-4 Weight: 230 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Went 6-3 with...
Pirates trade middle infielder Kevin Newman to rival Reds
The Pittsburgh Pirates traded their longest-tenured player, middle infielder Kevin Newman, to the NL Central Division rival Cincinnati Reds. In return, the Pirates receive right-handed reliever Dauri Moreta, a 26-year-old from the Dominican Republic who was 0-2 with a 5.40 ERA and 1.17 WHIP, 39 strikeouts and 13 walks in...
Pirates agree to 1-year deal with OF Miguel Andujar, 6 arbitration-eligible players tendered offers
The Pittsburgh Pirates avoided arbitration with outfielder Miguel Andujar by agreeing to a one-year contract worth a reported $1.525 million, and tendered contracts to their remaining players Friday, including six eligible for arbitration. That list includes newly acquired first baseman Ji-Man Choi, middle infielder Kevin Newman, right-handed starters JT Brubaker...
Pirates A to Z: Oneil Cruz broke Statcast records, sets sights on improving at shortstop
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Miguel Andujar to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Oneil Cruz Position: Shortstop Bats: Left Throws: Right Age: 24 (Oct. 4) Height: 6-foot-7 Weight: 220 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Slashed .233/.294/.450...
Pirates A to Z: Wil Crowe became bullpen’s bulldog before wearing down late in season
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Miguel Andujar to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Wil Crowe Positions: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 28 (Nov. 7) Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 245 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Went 6-10 with a...
Pirates A to Z: After struggling in 2nd half, trade gives Ji-Man Choi chance to start at 1B
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Miguel Andujar to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Ji-Man Choi Positions: First base/designated hitter Bats: Left Throws: Right Age: 31 (May 10) Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 260 pounds 2022 MLB statistics:...
Pirates protect Endy Rodriguez, 3 others from Rule 5 Draft in 40-man roster moves
The Pittsburgh Pirates protected four players from the Rule 5 Draft by adding them to the 40-man roster Tuesday, creating some positions of need in the process. The Pirates added a pair of top-10 prospects in right-handed pitchers Mike Burrows and catcher Endy Rodriguez, as well as right-handed reliever Colin...
