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2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
PITTSBURGH PIRATES
19-41 · 2020 5TH IN NL CENTRAL
Pirates' rebuild picking up steam after Musgrove trade The Pittsburgh Pirates are hopeful the rebuilding process is picking up steam following a three-team trade with the Mets and Padres
Padres bring Musgrove home in 3-team trade with Bucs, Mets The San Diego Padres have brought right-hander Joe Musgrove to his hometown team, adding yet another starting pitcher in a seven-player trade involving the Pittsburgh Pirates and N...
3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Traded to Pittsburgh Bednar was traded from the Padres to the Pirates on Monday as part of a three-team trade that sent Joe Musgrove to the Padres and Joey Lucchesi to the Mets, source reports.
Impact Bednar is part of a large package of players heading to Pittsburgh as part of the deal. The 26-year-old righty is arguably one of the less interesting pieces in the deal, as he owns a 6.75 ERA in 17.1 career innings at the highest level.
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Traded to Pirates Head was traded from the Padres to the Pirates on Monday as part of a package for Joe Musgrove, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Impact A third-round pick in the 2019 draft, Head comes with a decent amount of hype but is quite far from making the majors. The canceled 2020 minor-league season means he's only appeared in 32 total professional games, all at the rookie-ball level, though he did hit a strong .283/.383/.417 in those games. Head projects to have the speed necessary to stick in center field and makes good contact, but he needs plenty of polish if he's to turn his athleticism into game power.
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Why the Pirates' Wilmer Difo signing isn't as bewildering as it seems Why another light-hitting infielder? Difo could be a precursor to a big league trade or a big-time position change for a top prospect.
6 DAYS AGO • THEATHLETIC.COM
Pirates avoid arbitration with pitcher Musgrove, 8 others The Pirates avoided arbitration with right-handed pitcher Joe Musgrove and eight others on Friday as the club tries to bounce back after finishing with the worst record in the majo...
JANUARY 15 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Pirates avoid arbitration with pitcher Musgrove, 8 others PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pirates avoided arbitration with right-handed pitcher Joe Musgrove and eight others on Friday as the club tries to bou...
JANUARY 15 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Pirates avoid arbitration with pitcher Musgrove, 8 others PITTSBURGH - The Pirates avoided arbitration with right-handed pitcher Joe Musgrove and eight others on Friday as the club tries to bounce b...
JANUARY 15 • THESTAR.COM
Pirates avoid arbitration with pitcher Musgrove, 8 others The Pittsburgh Pirates have reached contract agreements for the 2021 season with pitcher Joe Musgrove and eight others
JANUARY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No arbiter needed Brault agreed to a one-year, $2.05 million contract with the Pirates on Friday, avoiding arbitration.
Impact The 28-year-old southpaw logged a career-best 3.38 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 21.3 percent strikeout rate last season. He had never posted an ERA south of 4.61 prior to 2020, and he still walked far too many batters (12.4 percent), so regression seems to be in order.
JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Gets $4.3 million from Pirates Frazier agreed to a one-year, $4.3 million contract with the Pirates on Friday, avoiding arbitration.
Impact Frazier has typically graded out pretty well in the field but was pretty unlucky at the plate last season. He has a career .303 BABIP but that mark was down to .246 in 2020, leading to a career-worst .230 batting average. Most projection systems expect him to get back up in the .265 range, but he probably won't chip in enough home runs or stolen bases to be sought after in most formats.
JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Comes to terms with Pirates Kuhl agreed to a one-year, $2.13 million contract with the Pirates on Friday, avoiding arbitration.
Impact The 28-year-old righty only logged five-plus innings in five of his 11 appearances last season, but he was generally pretty solid, save for a Sept. 13 blowup outing in Kansas City where he gave up nine earned runs in 2.1 innings. He will compete for a rotation spot in spring training.
JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Pirates avoid arbitration hearings, agree to contract terms with nine players The Pittsburgh Pirates avoided any salary arbitration hearings this year, agreeing to contract terms with nine players Friday. The Pirates s...
JANUARY 15 • TRIBLIVE.COM
Gets raise from Bucs Moran agreed to a one-year, $2.8 million contract with the Pirates on Friday, avoiding arbitration.
Impact Moran was on a tear early in the season but predictably cooled off, finishing with a still solid .247/.325/.472 slash line and 10 home runs in 200 plate appearances. He should split time between first base and designated hitter (assuming there is one in the National League) during his age-28 season.
JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Comes to terms with Pirates Musgrove agreed to a one-year, $4.45 million contract with the Pirates on Friday, avoiding arbitration.
Impact The Pirates' potential Opening Day starter heading into his age-28 season, Musgrove logged a 3.86 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 55:16 K:BB in 39.2 innings last season. His strikeout rate jumped from 21.9 percent in 2019 to 33.1 percent in 2020, and if those gains hold even a little, he could be in for a career year.
JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Reaches deal with Buccos Rodriguez signed a one-year, $1.7 million contract with the Pirates on Friday to avoid arbitration, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Impact The 30-year-old finished 2020 as Pittsburgh's closer and will make $1.7 million in his first year of arbitration eligibility. Rodriguez had a 2.70 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 34:5 K:BB over 23.1 innings last season, and he should begin spring training as the favorite for the closer's job again in 2021.
JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Comes to terms with Bucs Stallings agreed to a one-year contract with the Pirates on Friday, avoiding arbitration.
Impact The 31-year-old backstop hit .248/.326/.376 with three home runs in 143 plate appearances last year. He was also a strong defensive catcher, so he should be the primary backstop in Pittsburgh this season.
JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Avoids arbitration with Pirates Stratton agreed to a one-year contract with the Pirates on Friday, avoiding arbitration.
Impact Stratton logged a 3.90 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 39:13 K:BB in 30 innings (27 appearances) out of the bullpen last year. He wouldn't be in the late-inning mix on most teams, but the Pirates lack stability near the back of the bullpen, so Stratton could be a source of holds and the occassional save this year.
JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Signs one-year deal Crick (lat) and the Pirates agreed to a one-year, $800,000 deal Friday, avoiding arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Impact Crick battled injuries throughout the 2020 season, throwing just 5.2 innings. It's unclear whether or not the lat strain that ended his season prematurely in mid-September will affect him heading into spring training.
JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Pittsburgh Pirates News: Team Signs Middle Infielder Friday afternoon the Pittsburgh Pirates added to their MLB roster by signing veteran middle infielder Wilmer Difo The Pittsburgh Pirates hav...
JANUARY 15 • RUMBUNTER.COM
Signs with Pirates Difo signed with the Pirates on Friday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Impact The terms of the deal have not yet been announced. Difo has settled in as a serviceable bench option but little more than that, posting a .247/.309/.348 over parts of six seasons with the Nationals, though he's found himself in one of the better landing spots for a player looking to increase his playing time.
JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Pittsburgh Pirates News: Team Signs Shalin Polanco The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to terms with a top international prospect today. The club was officially able to ink outfielder Shalin...
JANUARY 15 • RUMBUNTER.COM
Pittsburgh Pirates: The Perfect Trade Partner For Joe Musgrove With the Pittsburgh Pirates shopping Joe Musgrove, the Toronto Blue Jays would make a perfect fit in a Musgrove trade for multiple reasons....
JANUARY 15 • RUMBUNTER.COM
AP source: Phillies agree to $6M, 1-year deal with Bradley FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2020, file photo, Cincinnati Reds' Archie Bradley throws during the team's baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pir...
JANUARY 14 • TUCSON.COM
