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Former New York Yankees Pitcher Signs With New MLB Team

A former New York Yankees pitcher has found his new home after being designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates late last month and then electing free agency.According to MLB.com’s transaction tracker, former Yankees relief pitcher Dennis Santana has signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks.Seeing the Diamondbacks take a chance on a […] The post Former New York Yankees Pitcher Signs With New MLB Team appeared first on HEAVY .

Yankees Cash Considerations in Camilo Doval Deal Revealed

The exact amount of cash that the New York Yankees sent the Pittsburgh Pirates in the Camilo Doval trade has been revealed.The Yankees sent Doval and cash to the Pirates ahead of the MLB trade deadline for minor leaguers Omar Alfonzo and Luis Cruz. Now, we know the exact amount of cash that changed hands […] The post Yankees Cash Considerations in Camilo Doval Deal Revealed appeared first on HEAVY .

Diamondbacks Sign Dennis Santana To Minor League Deal

Veteran reliever Dennis Santana has inked a minor league deal with the Diamondbacks, per his MLB.com transaction tracker. The right-hander was designated for assignment by the Pirates in late July. Santana chose free agency instead of heading to the minors and has found a new organization. After securing a career-high 16 saves in 2025, Santana […]

Milwaukee Brewers’ Kyle Harrison exits with calf issue after hot start

The Milwaukee Brewers were in control against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday, building on Tuesday’s victory in the series. However, Milwaukee had to make an unexpected pitching change after starter Kyle Harrison exited following five innings because of cramps in both of his calves, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. “The Brewers announce that he [...]

Could the Pirates reunite with Andrew McCutchen?

The Pittsburgh Pirates were busy at the trade deadline and made several moves to help them move towards a postseason berth but there’s still one player in particular that could sign with the team and that fans would love to see in Pittsburgh. Andrew McCutchen was recently released by the Atlanta Braves after signing a […]

Mets Sent Pirates Tons of Cash in Luke Weaver Trade

The New York Mets sent the Pittsburgh Pirates tons of cash as part of the Luke Weaver trade ahead of the MLB trade deadline.This past offseason, the Mets signed Weaver to a two-year, $22 million contract, and he rewarded the team handsomely for it, posting an impressive 1.84 ERA in 42 appearances while racking up […] The post Mets Sent Pirates Tons of Cash in Luke Weaver Trade appeared first on HEAVY .

Kyle Harrison outduels Skenes, but exits early in Brewers’ 4-2 win

Box Score The highly-anticipated return of Kyle Harrison to the Milwaukee Brewers rotation went as well as anyone could have imagined. Through five innings, Harrison blew the doors off the Pirates hitters, allowing just one hit (a single) and striking out 10, including each of the last eight batters he faced. And then, as Harrison […]

Cubs Minor League Wrap: Cabrera, Milner, Palencia all rehab for Iowa

He may no longer be a Cub, but first baseman Jonathon Long was named International League Player of the Month. Long hit .371/.446/.652 in July for Iowa. Good news from the I-Cubs and Smokies, but the Pelicans got no-hit. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs defeated Indianapolis (Pirates), 5-3 in ten innings. There were three major […]

Brewers reveal why Kyle Harrison left Pirates clash after 8-straight Ks

The Milwaukee Brewers and Pittsburgh Pirates are squaring off in a huge NL Central matchup on Wednesday. After a Game 2 win on Tuesday, the Crew was rolling on Wednesday. But the Brewers had to pull starter Kyle Harrison after just five innings due to cramps in both calves, per USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. “The […] The post Brewers reveal why Kyle Harrison left Pirates clash after 8-straight Ks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Milwaukee Brewers Announce Kyle Harrison Injury Decision During Pirates Game

The Milwaukee Brewers are currently taking on the Pittsburgh Pirates in a rubber match on Wednesday evening. It’s a star-studded pitching matchup between Paul Skenes and Brewers starter Kyle Harrison. As this is being typed, the Brewers lead 3-0 in the sixth inning. During the Pirates game, Brewers pitcher Kyle Harrison had to exit the […] The post Milwaukee Brewers Announce Kyle Harrison Injury Decision During Pirates Game appeared first on HEAVY .

Game Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (70-43) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (57-58)

The Milwaukee Brewers and Pittsburgh Pirates are back at it for the third game in a four-game series and this game has the most highly-anticipated pitching matchup of the group. The Pirates will have their ace Paul Skenes on the mound tonight. Skenes hasn’t been as dominant as his first two seasons in the big […]

Brewers’ Logan Henderson post hints at Tarik Skubal trade conversations

The Milwaukee Brewers lost out in the Tarik Skubal trade sweepstakes in part due to their unwillingness to deal Logan Henderson. On Tuesday, Henderson proved why the Brewers were reluctant to move him in any trade. In a 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, Henderson pitched six innings of two run baseball, allowing four hits […] The post Brewers’ Logan Henderson post hints at Tarik Skubal trade conversations appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Brewers get boost amid pursuit of finishing with best NL record over Dodgers

The Milwaukee Brewers received an important rotation boost Wednesday, reinstating left-hander Kyle Harrison from the 15-day injured list before his scheduled start against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Harrison has not pitched for the Brewers since July 8 because of left forearm extensor tendinopathy. He completed 5 2/3 scoreless innings in a July 30 rehabilitation start for […] The post Brewers get boost amid pursuit of finishing with best NL record over Dodgers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Game Theory Supports the Pirates Decision To Buy at the Deadline

Despite losing five of their last six and nine of their last 13 ahead of August 3, the Pittsburgh Pirates bought big at the deadline. The Bucs’ buying may be bizarre to some, given that they were 56-57 and sixth in the wildcard race. Yet, with all considered, it was the most logical move. Even […] The post Game Theory Supports the Pirates Decision To Buy at the Deadline appeared first on The Lead .

Milwaukee Brewers reach historic milestone with victory over the Pirates

The Milwaukee Brewers continued to separate themselves from the rest of baseball on Tuesday, becoming the lone club with 70 victories this season. They also put an end to a brief two game slide by defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 at American Family Field, evening the series on their home field. 70 WINS pic.twitter.com/9XXPbRlYhR — [...]

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — August 5

Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Tim Federowicz, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1921 – KDKA radio station provides its listeners with the first-ever broadcast of a major league game. Harold Arlin becomes baseball’s first play-by-play announcer as he details the action as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Phillies at Forbes Field, 8-5, and other […]

VOTE: Has Mitch Keller pitched his last game as a Pirate?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Pirates fans and fans across the country. Mitch Keller is done for the year, but before that, he was having an awful season with a 6-8 record, 5.26 ERA, and a 1.37 WHIP. What […]

Pirates’ Jared Jones keeps it 100% real on ‘dogs**t’ start vs. Brewers

The Pittsburgh Pirates need to get every win they can as they look to keep up with their peers in the NL Wild Card race. Losses like the one they suffered on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers don’t help whatsoever. On Tuesday, the Pirates lost to the NL Central leader, 4-2, with starting pitcher Jared […] The post Pirates’ Jared Jones keeps it 100% real on ‘dogs**t’ start vs. Brewers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Pirates To Select Ronny Simon

The Pirates are selecting outfielder Ronny Simon onto the MLB roster, reports Alex Stumpf. Pittsburgh will need to clear space on both the active and 40-man rosters. Simon played his way back to the big leagues with an excellent season in Triple-A. The switch-hitter has a .330/.419/.470 slash line across 99 games with the Bucs’ affiliate […]

Yankees’ biggest mistake after 2026 MLB trade deadline

The New York Yankees were active at the trade deadline as Brian Cashman made several moves. He traded reliever Camilo Doval to the Pirates for a pair of prospects in Omar Alfonzo and Luis Cruz. On deadline day itself, the Yankees acquired Luis Garcia Jr. from the Washington Nationals for four pitchers, including Jack Cebert, […] The post Yankees’ biggest mistake after 2026 MLB trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .