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Cruz blasts 463-foot homer, Heaney retires first 13 batters, and Pirates shut down Angels 3-0

Oneil Cruz blasted a 463-foot home run to center field — the fourth longest in MLB this season — and Andrew Heaney retired the first 13 batters he faced to help the Pittsburgh Pira...

APRIL 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Tough-luck loss Santana (0-1) allowed one unearned run without allowing a hit to take the loss Sunday against the Guardians.

Impact Santana was called upon to pitch the 10th inning and retired every batter he faced, but he still was stuck with the loss after allowing the runner starting the frame on second to score on a sacrifice fly. He has turned in seven scoreless efforts in nine appearances this season and appears to be Pittsburgh's preferred option at closer, even with David Bednar back on the roster.

APRIL 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Manzardo's sac fly in 10th helps Guardians beat Pirates 5-4, sweep 3-game series

Steven Kwan and Kyle Manzardo hit two-run homers and Manzardo added a sacrifice fly in the 10th to rally the Cleveland Guardians to a 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates for a...

APRIL 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Pirates recall 2-time All-Star reliever David Bednar following minor league stint

David Bednar is back in the big leagues

APRIL 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Secures second save Santana struck out a batter and didn't allow a baserunner in two-thirds of an inning to earn the save in Thursday's 1-0 win against Washington.

Impact Southpaw Ryan Borucki stayed in for the start of the ninth inning to face the lefty-hitting Nathaniel Lowe, but Santana was called upon to secure the final two outs of the contest. The 29-year-old righty has taken over as Pittsburgh's closer following the demotion of David Bednar at the start of April, and Santana has pitched well early in 2025 with a 2.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 5:3 K:BB over nine innings while converting both of his save chances.

APRIL 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates win 1-0 on leadoff homer for 2nd time since 1900 as Oneil Cruz sparks victory over Nationals

Oneil Cruz hit a leadoff home run, Andrew Heaney pitched 7 1/3 innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Nationals 1-0

APRIL 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Former Yankees Reliever Turns Heads With Role in Viral Brawl Meet Dennis Santana, the peacemaker.

APRIL 17, 2025 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Pirates mailbag: Is Dennis Santana the answer to Pittsburgh's closer problem? Welcome to the Pirates mailbag, where Post-Gazette reporter Noah Hiles answers all of your questions about the ball club. If you have a ques...

APRIL 10, 2025 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Gets high-leverage work Santana threw a scoreless eighth inning without allowing a baserunner to record a hold Sunday against the Yankees.

Impact Santana looked to be in line to be the Pirates' closer after David Bednar was demoted to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday. However, he entered the game in the eighth inning Sunday to face the top of the Yankees' order, including Paul Goldschmidt, Cody Bellinger and Aaron Judge. Ryan Borucki blew the save in the ninth inning, and the rest of the Pittsburgh bullpen has been shaky, leaving Santana as the likeliest option for saves moving forward. However, his usage Sunday illustrates that he could be used in high-leverage spots rather than being saved exclusively for the ninth inning.

APRIL 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: 5 intriguing relief pitchers to add in leagues right now ft. Seth Halvorsen and Dennis Santana The fantasy baseball season is alive and well, with managers being treated to a number of high scoring games early on in 2025.

APRIL 2, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Secures first save of season Santana walked one in a scoreless ninth inning Wednesday to record his first save of the season in a 4-2 win over the Rays.

Impact Getting Pittsburgh's first save opportunity since a struggling David Bednar was demoted to Triple-A, Santana tossed 16 of 24 pitches for strikes to get the job done against the heart of Tampa Bay's order. Colin Holderman, the other likely candidate to get a shot at closing duties, entered the game in the eighth inning and allowed a run, so the Bucs' bullpen hierarchy seems set for now. Santana has a 2.70 ERA and 3:3 K:BB through his first 3.1 innings on the year, and while he's had control issues at times in the past, the 28-year-old right-hander did post a career-best 7.3 percent walk rate in 2024.

APRIL 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates' Dennis Santana wears shorts on mound during game causing MLB fashion stir The Pittsburgh Pirates closer has gone next-level with his controversial look. Forget torpedo bats. MLB now has shorts-gate.

APRIL 2, 2025 • SI.COM

Could be in line for save chances Santana might see save chances for the Pirates following the demotion of David Bednar to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Impact Santana was excellent for the Pirates last season after being claimed off waivers, posting a 2.44 ERA and 50:11 K:BB over 44.1 innings while notching one save. He hasn't allowed a hit or a run in his first two appearances in 2025, holding a 3:2 K:BB in 1.1 frames. Colin Holderman could also be in the saves mix for Pittsburgh, although he's struggled this season in yielding three runs on four hits and three walks over three innings.

APRIL 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

3 takeaways: Jared Jones impresses in Pirates' spring training win over Phillies BRADENTON, Fla. — The Pirates defeated the Phillies by a final score of 3-2 Friday afternoon at LECOM Park. Dennis Santana was the game’s...

MARCH 7, 2025 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Nathaniel Lowe loses to Washington Nationals in final salary arbitration case of the year

First baseman Nathaniel Lowe has lost to Washington in the final salary arbitration case this year and will get the Nationals’ $10.3 million offer rather than his $11.1 million req...

FEBRUARY 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Nathaniel Lowe and Washington Nationals argue final salary arbitration case of the year

First baseman Nathaniel Lowe asked to be paid $11.1 million and the Washington Nationals argued for $10.3 million in the final salary arbitration hearing of the year

FEBRUARY 14, 2025 • Associated Press

RHP Andre Pallante is the second Cardinals player to win salary arbitration case against the team

Right-hander Andre Pallante has defeated the St. Louis Cardinals in salary arbitration

FEBRUARY 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Cardinals split first two arbitration cases, beating Donovan and losing to Nootbaar

The St. Louis Cardinals split their first two salary arbitration cases, beating Brendan Donovan and losing to Lars Nootbaar in results that left teams ahead 4-3 with two decisions...

FEBRUARY 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Donovan goes to arbitration with Cardinals, asking for $3.3 million instead of $2.85 million

Brendan Donovan went to salary arbitration with the St. Louis Cardinals, asking for $3.3 million rather than the team’s $2.85 million offer

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Infielder Luis Rengifo beats Angels in salary arbitration for second time in three years

Infielder Luis Rengifo has beaten the Los Angeles Angels in salary arbitration for the second time in three years and will earn $5.95 million instead of the team’s offer of $5.8 mi...

FEBRUARY 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Infielder Luis Rengifo and Angels argue their salary arbitration case $150,000 apart

Luis Rengifo and the Los Angeles Angels argued their salary arbitration case, with the infielder asking for $5.95 million and the team arguing for $5.8 million

FEBRUARY 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Outfielder Lars Nootbaar and St. Louis Cardinals go to salary arbitration hearing

Outfielder Lars Nootbaar has gone to a salary arbitration hearing with the St. Louis Cardinals, arguing he should be paid $2.95 million instead of the team’s $2.45 million offer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Source: Pirates win arbitration hearing against Dennis Santana The Pirates have won their arbitration hearing with right-hander Dennis Santana, sources confirmed to the Post-Gazette. Santana filed for $2...

FEBRUARY 1, 2025 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Mark Leiter Jr. and Dennis Santana lose in salary arbitration, Alex Vesia agrees with Dodgers

New York Yankees reliever Mark Leiter Jr. and Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Dennis Santana have lost to their teams in salary arbitration

FEBRUARY 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Loses arbitration case Santana lost his arbitration hearing against the Pirates on Saturday and will make $1.4 million in 2025, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact After being claimed off waivers from the Yankees in June, Santana emerged as a reliable high-leverage reliever, posting a 2.44 ERA and 0.92 WHIP over 44.1 innings with Pittsburgh. Despite his drastic turnaround, he will make $700,000 less in 2025 than the $2.1 million he filed for at the arbitration deadline. The 28-year-old figures to remain a high-leverage arm heading into the new season, and he could take over as the primary closer if David Bednar is unable to bounce back from his disappointing 2024 campaign.

FEBRUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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