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Steve McKelvey’s fight to bring order to MLB’s umpire scheduling and his later research on free‑agent performance sparked legal battles, influenced league policy, and gave rise to a globally acclaimed sport‑management department at UMass.
The Pittsburgh Pirates traded Ke'Bryan Hayes and a prospect to land reliever Luke Weaver, a move framed as a salary dump that could position the club for a postseason run.
Sidney Crosby’s longtime trainer climbs to a senior role with the Maple Leafs, the Penguins sit idle in trade talks, Mario Lemieux’s possible return surfaces, and Aaron Rodgers weighs in on pandemic debates during Steelers camp.
The Pirates are active in the trade market despite a recent losing streak, targeting impact players to revive their playoff hopes.
The Pirates' bullpen struggles and need for starting pitching have put the front office under pressure to act before the MLB trade deadline, with three potential trade targets emerging.
The Pirates are targeting bullpen help and a left‑handed‑hitting right‑handed bat before the deadline, balancing ambition with fiscal prudence.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are two games back in the wild‑card race and looking to shore up a shaky bullpen before the deadline, targeting elite closers and versatile relievers while weighing the cost of top prospects.
With a 4.38 ERA and a wild‑card spot within reach, the Pirates are weighing a steep trade package for Padres closer Mason Miller.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have added Jacob Gonzalez and Brandon Eisert, bolstered by a strong draft class led by Derek Curiel, as they eye bullpen upgrades before the August deadline.
From Baton Rouge to Pittsburgh, a steady stream of LSU alumni is reshaping the Pirates’ roster, driven by a collaborative coaching relationship and high‑impact draft selections.
With a 53‑52 record and a spot just two games behind the Diamondbacks for the final NL wild‑card, Pittsburgh’s front office is exploring trades to bolster a struggling relief corps before the Aug. 3 deadline.
21‑year‑old Derek Curiel, the fifth overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, inks a $6.2 million agreement with the Pirates, hoping to follow in the footsteps of top prospects.
The Pirates open the second half of the season against the Guardians in Cleveland, riding a 50‑47 record and a potent offense, but a shaky bullpen and rotation concerns loom as the trade deadline approaches.
Don Kelly reflects on a light‑hearted anecdote with former manager Jim Leyland, tracing his journey from a six‑year‑old fan to the Pirates’ manager aiming for a playoff berth in his first full season.
As the trade deadline nears, major league clubs weigh blockbuster deals, All‑Star performances shine, and the Hall of Fame readies for a record‑breaking induction ceremony.
With 18 blown save opportunities and a 4.46 ERA, the Pittsburgh Pirates are scrambling to reinforce their relief corps before the August 3 trade deadline, but a hefty payroll ceiling limits their options.
The Pirates’ relief unit has blown 18 of 37 save chances, posting a 4.46 ERA as the front office balances aggressive trade ambitions with a tight payroll budget.
The Pittsburgh Pirates selected LSU outfielder Derek Curiel with the fifth overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, a move that underscores the club’s focus on adding polished college talent.
With the 2026 draft opening Saturday, Pittsburgh evaluates moving its tradable No. 34 pick to acquire relief help, a move that would cost $2.9 million in bonus pool money.
The league pulled two young pitchers from perfect‑game attempts within days, sparking a debate that blends medical caution with data‑driven decision‑making.
A torn sagittal band in Griffin's left ring finger sidelines the rising star for eight to ten weeks, leaving the Pirates to navigate a tight Wild Card race without one of their most dynamic players.
An investigation into the pattern of decline that follows pitchers who compete in the World Baseball Classic, from Paul Skenes to Miles Mikolas, reveals a systemic risk that may force a reevaluation of the event’s schedule.
With the trade deadline looming, Pittsburgh is exploring ways to shore up its struggling bullpen, but the financial hurdle of Aroldis Chapman's contract makes a move improbable.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are flirting with a postseason berth for the first time since 2015, buoyed by a potent lineup and a starting rotation that has consistently turned in quality starts. However, a struggling bullpen and recent trades have left the team searching for answers as the stretch run approaches.