
Pirates’ Bullpen Woes Highlight Need for a Reliable Closer
The Pirates' relief corps has struggled to lock down late‑game leads, prompting scrutiny of individual outings and a search for stability as the season progresses.
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The Pirates' relief corps has struggled to lock down late‑game leads, prompting scrutiny of individual outings and a search for stability as the season progresses.

A look at how former San Francisco Giants players have reinvented their careers with the Atlanta Braves, helping the team surge to the top of the National League East while the Giants battle a disappointing season.

The Yellow Jackets celebrate an unprecedented sweep of first‑team All‑American selections, with Burress breaking the career record and the squad dominating offensive metrics.

Three Georgia Tech standouts — Jarren Advincula, Drew Burress and Vahn Lackey — have been selected to the College Baseball Foundation All‑America team, underscoring a season of record‑breaking performances and historic firsts for the program.

The Pirates trade catcher Joey Bart to the Braves, freeing up payroll and promoting prospect Endy Rodríguez, while re‑acquiring pitcher Hunter Stratton to shore up the bullpen.

Recent performances highlight pitching resurgences, promising rehab assignments and unexpected promotions that could reshape fantasy lineups.

For the first time in school history, five Georgia Tech baseball players have been recognized as All-America by the American Baseball Coaches Association, highlighting a breakthrough season that includes record-breaking performances and national acclaim.

An analysis of Statcast data reveals that catchers are more effective at overturning calls when they target zones where their framing is weakest, especially on the glove side of the plate.

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin has been on the 10‑day injured list since May 31 after a low‑grade forearm strain, but the team’s medical staff says the setback is far from career‑threatening. Griffin has begun a light throwing regimen, incorporating plyometric drills and ground‑ball work, while the team has already cleared him to swing a bat. He now waits for final medical clearance to progress to a structured throwing program.

Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey was celebrated as the 2026 Johnny Bench Award winner, highlighting a standout season that propelled the Yellow Jackets to a landmark achievement.

Five Georgia Tech baseball players have been named First‑Team All‑Southeast Region by the American Baseball Coaches Association, tying a program record and setting new milestones.

Junior catcher Vahn Lackey, a defensive standout from Georgia Tech, is a finalist for the 2026 Buster Posey National Collegiate Catcher of the Year Award, recognized for his historic offensive numbers and defensive impact.

Georgia Tech will open Russ Chandler Stadium to the nation’s top college baseball teams from May 29 to June 1, entering the tournament as the No. 2 national seed after a historic season that saw the program capture both the ACC regular‑season and tournament titles for the first time in 13 years.

The Pirates' developmental pipeline delivered a mix of breakout moments and growing pains across the 2026 season, highlighting both the potential and the hurdles facing the organization.

With a 45‑9 overall record and a 25‑5 mark inside the ACC, Georgia Tech is poised to make history in Charlotte, blending unprecedented run differentials with a roster stacked with conference‑leading talent.

Named a semifinalist for the prestigious Buster Posey award, Lackey’s defensive brilliance and record‑breaking offense have positioned him at the forefront of college baseball’s next generation.

The Atlantic Coast Conference revealed its 2026 baseball awards, highlighting top performers and the distribution of All‑ACC selections across member schools.

Georgia Tech's baseball team celebrated a sweep of ACC honors, highlighted by record run differentials and standout player accolades.

Alek Thomas heads to the Dodgers, several players hit the injured list, and notable performances highlight the latest MLB action.