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OCTOBER 4, 2023

Drew Maggi story reaches abrupt end as Pirates release inspirational minor leaguer The have released Drew Maggi, who earlier this season made his MLB debut following 13 seasons in the minor leagues.

JULY 24, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Let go by Pittsburgh Maggi was released by the Pirates on Sunday, Pat Ragazzo of SI.com reports.

Impact Maggi made his major-league debut in late April and racked up two hits over three games, but he was quickly cast off the 40-man roster. The 34-year-old will now be forced to seek out other opportunities.

JULY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Off The Bat: The amazing story of Pirates' Drew Maggi may indeed be headed for Hollywood The magic of Drew Maggi always seemed like a movie-in-waiting. A few weeks later, the interest is already there.

MAY 26, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

What is a phantom ballplayer? Here are 5 from MLB history As you’ve likely heard, the 2023 season has been an eventful one for Drew Maggi. In April, the 33-year-old was called up to the big leagues...

MAY 13, 2023 • MLB.COM

Removed from 40-man roster Maggi cleared waivers and was outrighted to Double-A Altoona by the Pirates on Friday.

Impact Maggi was a great story in finally making the majors as a 33-year-old and picked up a couple hits during his brief stay. He's now off the 40-man roster.

MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drew Maggi got his MLB at-bat. This player didn't Perhaps MLB’s most heartwarming story of April 2023 was the ballad of Drew Maggi. In case you need a refresher: At age 33, Maggi was called...

MAY 3, 2023 • MLB.COM

Sent down after twin bill Maggi was returned to Double-A Altoona following Saturday's doubleheader against the Nationals.

Impact Maggi remained with the club for Saturday's twin bill and picked up his first big-league hit in the nightcap, going 2-for-2 with a double, an RBI and a run. The minor-league journeyman finally received a taste of the big leagues but is now headed back to Altoona, where he has a .468 OPS in eight games to open the season.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates infielder gets 1st big league hit, RBI after 13 years in minors Drew Maggi lined a 2-2 splitter from Hobie Harris into center field for an RBI single in the seventh inning, boosting the Pirates’ lead to 1...

APRIL 30, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM

'It's heartwarming': Drew Maggi enjoys another magical moment, as he collects his first MLB hit Drew Maggi, after 13 seasons in the minor leagues, made his MLB debut this past week and got his first hit on Saturday.

APRIL 30, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pirates' Drew Maggi records first MLB hits Maggi singled in the seventh, then also collected his first career extra-base hit with a double in the ninth.

APRIL 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

With pinch-hit knock, Maggi makes 1st MLB hit a reality Pirates journeyman Drew Maggi had already crossed off several firsts in his epic 13-year journey to the Majors: first MLB game, first at-bat...

APRIL 30, 2023 • MLB.COM

Maggi gets 1st big league hit, RBI after 13 years in minors

Drew Maggi got his first major league hit, three days after making his big league debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates following 13 years in the minor leagues

APRIL 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Maggi gets 1st big league hits, Pirates sweep Nats 6-3, 16-1

Drew Maggi got his first two major league hits, three days after making his big league debut with the Pittsburgh following 13 years in the minor leagues, and the Pirates routed the...

APRIL 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Staying on as 27th man Maggi was optioned Saturday to Triple-A Indianapolis but will remain with the Pirates as the 27th man for their doubleheader against the Nationals.

Impact Maggi gets one more day in the majors before heading back down to the farm Sunday. The career minor-leaguer appeared in a big-league lineup for the first time Thursday at age 33. He went 0-for-3.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Maggi checks off another box with first big league start PITTSBURGH -- On Wednesday night, following 13 seasons in the Minor Leagues, Drew Maggi finally had an opportunity to take his first Major L...

APRIL 27, 2023 • MLB.COM

Getting first MLB start Maggi will start at third base and bat eighth for the Pirates on Thursday afternoon against the Dodgers, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Impact This is Maggi's first-ever appearance in a major-league starting lineup, and it comes at age 33. The career minor-leaguer was called up when the Pirates placed Bryan Reynolds on the bereavement list last weekend and stuck around through Reynolds' return to the team Wednesday.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drew Maggi's journey to the Major Leagues Drew Maggi's incredible journey

APRIL 27, 2023 • MLB.COM

'It's your time': Reliving the magical moments that comprised Drew Maggi's MLB debut After 13 years in the minor leagues, Drew Maggi finally made his MLB debut. It was every bit as magical as he expected.

APRIL 27, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pirates' Drew Maggi debuts after 13 years in minors After 13 years in the minor leagues and then two games on the Pittsburgh Pirates’ bench, Drew Maggi finally made his major league debut on W...

APRIL 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Pirates call up 33-year-old Drew Maggi to major league roster

The Pittsburgh Pirates called up 33-year-old infielder Drew Maggi on Sunday and shared the video of them telling him the news.

APRIL 23, 2023

Contract selected from Double-A The Pirates selected the contract of Maggi from Double-A Altoona on Sunday.

Impact Maggi will take the place of Bryan Reynolds on the 26-man roster with Reynolds placed on the bereavement list. The 33-year-old will have a chance to make his MLB debut if he gets into a game with Pittsburgh after spending 13 seasons in the minors with four different organizations.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Off 40-man roster Maggi was outrighted to Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Maggi had a brief stint on the Twins' roster in mid-September but didn't make his big-league debut. The 32-year-old spent the rest of the year with St. Paul and hit .252/.354/.456 with 16 homers, 50 RBI, 59 runs and 12 stolen bases in 95 games.

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Triple-A Maggi was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.

Impact Maggi received his first call-up at age 32 on Saturday but didn't get into a game. He'll head back to the minors with Andrelton Simmons returning from the restricted list.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Drew Maggi sent back to minors without making major league debut for Twins With Andrelton Simmons and Mitch Garver being activated for the Cubs series, the team also sent Ben Rortvedt back to St. Paul.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM