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Valdez homers and the Pirates use 8 pitchers in a 4-2 win over the White Sox

Rookie Esmerlyn Valdez hit a solo shot, rookie Konnor Griffin singled in two runs in Pittsburgh’s three-run seventh inning and the Pirates held on to beat the Chicago White Sox 4-2...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Pirates place right-hander Isaac Mattson on injured list, recall lefty Brandon Eisert

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed right-handed reliever Isaac Mattson on the 15-day injured list before Tuesday’s game against the White Sox with right hip inflammation

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Back in big leagues The Pirates recalled Eisert from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

Impact After being optioned to Triple-A on Friday, Eisert will now rejoin the big club to replace the injured Isaac Mattson (hip). Eisert hasn't been very effective in the majors this season, posting a 6.00 ERA and 1.39 WHIP across 36 frames and will likely be reserved for low-leverage situations as long as he's with Pittsburgh.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Demoted Friday The Pirates optioned Eisert to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports.

Impact The left-hander was called up by Pittsburgh on Tuesday and will return to Triple-A after firing 1.2 scoreless frames in two appearances. In 34 outings between the Pirates and White Sox this season, Eisert has a 6.00 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 41:12 K:BB across 36 innings.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pirates September call ups might not inspire confidence, but here's why they should If Pirates fans were hoping September roster expansion would bring a pair of exciting prospects to Pittsburgh, Brandon Eisert and Christian...

SEPTEMBER 1 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Recalled from Indianapolis The Pirates recalled Eisert from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

Impact Eisert will give manager Don Kelly another lefty for the bullpen. The 28-year-old has posted a 6.29 ERA in 34.1 major-league innings this season, but a 40:12 K:BB is more promising.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates' shrewd Jacob Gonzalez pickup can't erase one glaring problem The deal that brought Jacob Gonzalez and Brandon Eisert to the Pirates is typical Pittsburgh dealmaking. General manager Ben Cherington flip...

AUGUST 8 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Sent back to Triple-A The Pirates optioned Eisert to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

Impact The Pirates activated the trio of Lake Bachar, Luke Weaver and Kirby Yates on Tuesday, who were all acquired through trades Monday. Eisert was recalled Monday, but did not make an appearance. The Pirates also optioned Noah Murdock on Tuesday.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Called up to Pirates Pittsburgh recalled Eisert from Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.

Impact After spending just a couple of days with Indianapolis since being optioned last Wednesday, Eisert will make his way back to the big-league club Monday. In seven games with Pittsburgh, the 28-year-old owns a 7.71 ERA, 2.00 WHIP and 8:4 K:BB through seven innings. Pittsburgh transferred Mitch Keller (arm) to the 60-day injured list, opening up a spot on the active roster for Eisert.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Dispatched to minors The Pirates optioned Eisert to Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday, Jason Mackey of MLB.com reports.

Impact Eisert was needed for 2.1 innings and 41 pitches in Tuesday's extra-innings loss to the Diamondbacks, so he's being replaced by a fresh arm. The lefty holds a 6.29 ERA and 40:12 K:BB over 34.1 innings between the White Sox and Pirates this season.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Former White Sox reliever is already making Pirates regret draft pick trade The White Sox sent away a pitcher, just the right time. They sent left-handed Brandon Eisert and infielderJacob Gonzalez to the Pirates in e...

JULY 27 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM

White Sox Deadline Tweaks Begin With Trade for Former Starter José Urquidy The Chicago White Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates teamed up for another trade. Only a couple of weeks ago, GM Chris Getz sent Jacob Gonzalez and...

JULY 27 • SI.COM

Pirates Insider: Six things we learned from the team's recent six-game road trip NEW YORK -- Late Wednesday night did not offer much opportunity for perspective. The Pirates suffered a 2-0 loss after they struck out 12 ti...

JULY 23 • MLB.COM

Fried allows 1 hit over 5 innings in return from IL, Yankees beat Pirates 2-0 for doubleheader split

Max Fried allowed one hit over five innings in his return from a two-month layoff, Jasson Domínguez and Anthony Volpe drove in runs on consecutive pitches in the seventh and the Ne...

JULY 23 • Associated Press

With reinforcements (and Valdez's bat) in tow, Bucs sweep doubleheader vs. Brewers PITTSBURGH -- With the MLB Draft looming on Saturday, the Pirates made a deal late Friday night to help the team in the present. Pittsburgh...

JULY 11 • MLB.COM

Pirates acquire Brandon Eisert, Jacob Gonzalez from White Sox in a trade that includes a draft pick

The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired left-handed reliever Brandon Eisert and infielder Jacob Gonzalez from the Chicago White Sox in a trade for minor league left-hander Jaden Woods and...

JULY 11 • Associated Press

Shipped to Pittsburgh The White Sox traded Eisert and Jacob Gonzalez to the Pirates on Friday in exchange for minor-league reliever Jaden Woods and the 34th pick in the 2026 First-Year Player Draft, Jef...

Impact Eisert has struggled to find his footing in the big leagues this season, logging a 5.93 ERA and 1.24 WHIP through 27.1 innings with the White Sox. Unless a change of scenery sparks a significant turnaround, the 28-year-old southpaw is likely to remain in a middle-relief role with the Pirates.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Murakami rejoins White Sox on same day he is named to AL All-Star team

Munetaka Murakami has rejoined the Chicago White Sox

JULY 10 • Associated Press

Monasterio and Rafaela homers power the Red Sox to an 8-1 win over the White Sox

Payton Tolle allowed two hits in six shutout innings, Andruw Monasterio and Ceddanne Rafaela homered and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 8-1 on Tuesday night

JULY 8 • Associated Press

Montgomery homers to break tie, White Sox beat Guardians 3-1 to retake AL Central lead

Colson Montgomery hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning off Tim Herrin for the second of his two RBIs, helping the Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 on Saturda...

JULY 5 • Associated Press

Brayan Rocchio hits 2-run homer in 9th to lift Guardians over White Sox 6-5 in AL Central showdown

Brayan Rocchio hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning that gave the Cleveland Guardians a 6-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox in the opener of a four-game series...

JULY 3 • Associated Press

Dingler's late RBIs, Vierling's bloop single help Tigers sweep White Sox 5-4 in 10 innings

Dillon Dingler homered and drove in the tying run in the ninth, Matt Vierling’s bloop single finished off Detroit’s comeback as the Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 5-4 in 10 inni...

JUNE 21 • Associated Press

Skubal fans 8, Vierling and Carpenter homer as the Tigers beat the White Sox 4-3

Matt Vierling and Kerry Carpenter hit home runs to lift the Detroit Tigers past the Chicago White Sox 4-3

JUNE 20 • Associated Press

Serving as opener Friday Eisert will be the White Sox's opening pitcher for Friday's contest in Detroit, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Erick Fedde will follow in a bulk relief role. Eisert has had three previous opening assignments this season, yielding two runs with a 4:1 K:BB over 3.1 innings in those outings.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Braves at White Sox chat and discussion: Grant Holmes vs Brandon Eisert The White Sox have been better than expected, but so have the Braves

JUNE 9 • BATTERYPOWER.COM

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