San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates - August 14, 2024

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FinalAug 13

Recap

Box Score

Plays

Social

Odds

Standings

Scoring Summary

Teams

Pirates logo, Pirates 56-63, 1 0, 2 0, 3 0, 4 0, 5 0, 6 0, 7 0, 8 0, 9 0, R 0, H 9, E 2

Padres logo, Padres 68-53, 1 1, 2 0, 3 0, 4 0, 5 1, 6 0, 7 0, 8 1, 9 0, R 3, H 7, E 0

Pitching

WinnerM. King (10-6)

LoserL. Ortiz (5-3)

SaveR. Suarez (27)

Scoring

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Bot 8Manny Machado singles to shallow center field. Luis Arraez scores.

Bot 5David Peralta homers to center field.

Bot 1Manny Machado out on a sacrifice fly to center field to Ji Hwan Bae. Luis Arraez scores.

What's Buzzing

Bucs Dugout

Hope? #pirates https://t.co/UMjYIOSfom

MLB Trade Rumors

11h

The #Padres' remaining mutual, team, and player options are all settled.... Andujar/Canning/Giolito: https://t.co/5KwtAuQjc3 Hart/Matsui: https://t.co/ZT9tO6GxQk Peralta: https://t.co/imIq905zC1

John Perrotto

10h

When I was 20 and the low man on the totem pole (as I should have), as a treat, I’d get assigned occasionally to the Pirates. One night, did a sidebar on Jerry Koosman , then 42 with the Phillies and still effective. I kind of star struck but he couldn’t have been nicer. RIP

New York Mets

19h

We are saddened to share the news that Jerry Koosman has passed away. We send our thoughts and prayers to his family.

Colin Beazley

10h

No Gold Gloves for Brandon Lowe or Jared Triolo, but there was some WPIAL representation. North Allegheny’s Cole Young (Mariners) was the AL Gold Glove winner at second base. More: https://t.co/wFvVGXKIOm

San Diego Padres

13h

We have made the following roster moves:

rumbunter.com•1h

Pirates' overlooked trade candidate could solve a problem Ben Cherington still hasn't addressedThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years stockpiling pitching talent. This offseason, it might finally be time to turn some of that depth into something they des

Bleacher Report•1h

Picking Every MLB Team's MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year in 2026Who will win the awards for your team?

www.bucsdugout.com•1h

Here’s where the Pirates stand in the offseason power rankingsThe Bucs have some expectations this season.

friarsonbase.com•5h

Yuki Matsui’s return gives Padres relief and a dangerous assumption to avoidThe Padres have one less problem to solve this winter. It’s a win they should happily take. Yuki Matsui is staying in San Diego after declining to exercise his

www.gaslampball.com•6h

The Perfect Role PlayerRoster Review: Dustin Harris

rumbunter.com•13h

Pirates' latest coaching hire could give them an inside track on newly available Astros pitcherNever hurts to add a little more pitching depth.

friarsonbase.com•20h

Wandy Peralta’s $4.45 million return leaves Padres with a bullpen trust problemThe Padres got 77 1/3 innings from Wandy Peralta this season. Finding him a place on their initial postseason rosters seemed to be a much bigger ask. We know th

www.gaslampball.com•21h

Arizona Fall League —Week 4Javelinas take first place

rumbunter.com•1d

Gleyber Torres free agency prediction reveals why Pirates can't afford to lose Brandon LoweIt's his way or the highway.

friarsonbase.com•1d

Padres’ Nick Pivetta option comes with a bigger gamble than it seemsThe Padres need starting pitching, and Nick Pivetta can give them very good starting pitching. We’ve seen him do it before. After his 2026 campaign was derailed

friarsonbase.com•1d

Padres’ Joe Musgrove comeback hopes put pressure on A.J. Preller’s 2027 rotation planYou can't build a rotation on hopes and a dream.

www.gaslampball.com•1d

The Rule 5 ProtecteeRoster Review: Garrett Hawkins

friarsonbase.com•1d

Orioles’ Luis Robert Jr. decision could give Padres a second chance to land himThe Padres have tried to bring Luis Robert Jr. to San Diego in the past. They might soon get another shot, and maybe A.J. Preller should give it some real consi

friarsonbase.com•1d

Padres’ Casey Mize reunion would double down on a trade that already fell shortThe Padres already paid for Casey Mize once. We don’t necessarily believe they should pay for him again. His disappointing time in San Diego should leave the Pa

Bleacher Report•1d

Skenes & Livvy's Elf Costume 😂Turns out Buddy can throw heat 🎥

friarsonbase.com•1d

Padres' successful offseason plan includes a willingness to admit trade deadline mistakesIt's not often wise to double down on your mistakes.

rumbunter.com•1d

Pirates' award-winning pitching prospect could force an uncomfortable offseason decisionThe Pittsburgh Pirates spent much of the 2026 season searching for answers in their bullpen. Now, one potential solution is already in their organization — but

friarsonbase.com•1d

Padres need to know what Luis Rengifo fixes before bringing him backLuis Rengifo is the kind of player who can make a reunion make sense after his 2026 performance with the Padres. He brought spark and a reliable bat that worked

friarsonbase.com•1d

Padres face an expensive bullpen balancing act with Adrian Morejon and Jason AdamThe Padres can bring back Adrian Morejon and Jason Adam. They can also pay for starting pitching and improve the lineup. Doing all of it takes an ownership grou

friarsonbase.com•1d

Manny Machado’s October raised the stakes for the Padres’ offseasonGarrett Mitchell caught the ball. The Padres still have to answer for everything around it. As painful as the postseason was, they have to move on and plan thei

friarsonbase.com•1d

Padres need a left-field upgrade before settling for Austin Hays or Ramón LaureanoThe Padres need to shop for a starting left fielder before they start getting comfortable with familiar names. Austin Hays and Ramón Laureano can be part of the

Bleacher Report•1d

MLB's Top FA Storylines 📖Moves to watch after World Series 📲

friarsonbase.com•1d

Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s projected deal gives Padres six years of risk with one expensive catchThe most important part of Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s projected contract arrives after his second season. That’s when he could decide he deserves a better deal and lea

rumbunter.com•2d

Red Sox free-agent hurler could give Pirates perfect buy-low candidate to bolster the rotationThere's a delicate balancing act that Ben Cherington must undertake in order to fill all of the Pittsburgh Pirates' needs, build upon 2026's promising turnaroun

friarsonbase.com•2d

Padres’ Ty France reunion hinges on a clear plan for Gavin SheetsWe can welcome Ty France back with open arms. Immediately after, it’s okay to ask where Gavin Sheets is supposed to play. It should be one of the first question

friarsonbase.com•2d

Should the Padres sign two starters instead of re-signing Michael King?How important is depth really?

www.gaslampball.com•2d

A Dwindling Keystone PlayerRoster Review: Jake Cronenworth

friarsonbase.com•2d

Padres’ Walker Buehler decision comes down to how much of his comeback they believeThe Padres got what they wanted out of Walker Buehler. Now comes the part that can turn a smart signing into something a little more expensive. Buehler rebuilt

rumbunter.com•2d

Pirates' latest Esmerlyn Valdez update comes with a troubling offensive realityEsmerlyn Valdez is healthy again and preparing to play winter ball in the Dominican Republic. That's encouraging news for the Pittsburgh Pirates, but a troublin

friarsonbase.com•2d

Padres’ rival poaching Ben Fritz leaves AJ Preller with crucial pitching staff decisionArizona just added an assignment to the Padres’ offseason. By hiring Ben Fritz as their pitching coach, the Diamondbacks filled their own vacancy with someone S

rumbunter.com•2d

Jim Bowden's free-agent predictions expose Pirates' most glaring offseason contradictionThe Pittsburgh Pirates have plenty of holes to fill this offseason, but Jim Bowden's latest free-agent predictions raise an interesting question about whether t

friarsonbase.com•2d

Red Sox’s Nate Eaton trade leaves Padres’ Jarren Duran hopes aliveSo, Boston traded an outfielder, but that doesn’t mean the Padres don’t have every reason to ask about another one. That’s where we should land after the Red So

www.bucsdugout.com•2d

Why Pirates need to re-sign Brandon LoweBrandon Lowe is a free agent this winter after a great first season with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Bleacher Report•2d

Vogey Sings 'Stacy's Mom' 💀Brewers parade has gone off the rails. Watch here 📲

friarsonbase.com•2d

Padres tumble 14 spots in ESPN’s 2027 power rankings over a familiar flawYou’d think that winning 91 games ought to buy a little goodwill. For the Padres, it apparently bought enough to get through the postseason before everyone star

rumbunter.com•2d

Pirates' Mitch Keller just admitted something that makes his $38.8 million future even more complicatedMitch Keller's disappointing 2026 season might have been more complicated than his statistics suggest. Unfortunately for the Pittsburgh Pirates, that only makes

www.gaslampball.com•2d

Michael King elects free agency, but could remain with PadresNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for October 30, 2026.

friarsonbase.com•2d

Padres would take on a different kind of risk with Trevor Rogers' projected dealThe heat is on for the San Diego Padres. The offseason is officially here, and it's time for the front office to get to work. The first step for the organizatio

Bleacher Report•3d

MLB Power Rankings Entering Free Agency 🔢Where the Pirates stand as one of the better teams heading into the offseason ➡️

Bleacher Report•3d

Predicting MLB Teams' Qualifying Offers 🔮Examining if Adrián Morejón will accept or reject what San Diego proposes 📲

Bleacher Report•3d

Ranking 10 Most Likely 1st-Time Champions 🏆Looking at which teams are most likely to follow the Brewers' path to glory ➡️

rumbunter.com•3d

Pirates could spend $67 million in free agency just to keep the same team togetherThe Pittsburgh Pirates could commit $67 million in free agency this offseason without adding a single new player to their roster. That's the uncomfortable reali

www.gaslampball.com•3d

Michael King has opted outPadres’ ace is a free agent.

www.gaslampball.com•3d

Surviving the Xander Bogaerts contractPadres’ shortstop here for another seven seasons.

www.gaslampball.com•3d

A Reliever Who’s Hard to Pin DownRoster Review: Kyle Hart

friarsonbase.com•3d

Padres should demand an impact bat in any Jeremiah Estrada tradeIf the Padres end up trading Jeremiah Estrada, we should be able to find the payoff in the starting lineup. Yes, an everyday hitter. That should be the price of

friarsonbase.com•3d

All 10 Padres free agents ranked from must-keep priority to easy goodbyeThe Padres’ offseason just got more expensive. Michael King’s decision to decline his player option adds the biggest name to a group that already included nine

rumbunter.com•3d

Jim Bowden's Brandon Lowe prediction leaves Pirates with almost no excuse to let him walkThe prevailing sentiment has been that Brandon Lowe's market will be hot this offseason, making it seem like the Pittsburgh Pirates will really have to stretch

friarsonbase.com•3d

Francis Peña’s fall resurgence gives Padres a forgotten option for their 2027 bullpenHe's dominating the Arizona Fall League right now.

rumbunter.com•3d

Pirates passed on Matt Arnold in 2019, but Brewers' World Series win exposes a much bigger problemIn November 2019, the Pittsburgh Pirates were searching for a general manager who could transform their struggling organization into a sustainable small-market

www.bucsdugout.com•3d

Pirates should have hope after Brewers’ World Series championshipThe Pittsburgh Pirates might be getting closer to their goals.

Bleacher Report•4d

Everything to Know on Lockout and Key Upcoming Dates ⚾Outlining what to watch for during the MLB offseason ➡️

friarsonbase.com•3d

Michael King’s expected opt-out puts pressure on A.J. Preller’s Padres rotation planWe knew this was coming. Michael King declining his player option should have caught nobody in the Padres’ front office by surprise. This possibility belonged i

Bleacher Report•4d

Way-Too-Early 2027 MLB Playoff Predictions 🔮Looking ahead to how the Padres could fare next season ➡️

www.gaslampball.com•3d

A closer look at Padres’ Randy Vasquez breakout seasonThe Friars may have found themselves a quality starting pitcher.

rumbunter.com•3d

Pirates paid a premium for another elite shortstop with no obvious future openingThe Pittsburgh Pirates are doing something interesting at the shortstop position. Obviously, when you employ one of the game's brightest young stars, Konnor Gri

friarsonbase.com•3d

Brandon Lowe gives Padres a reason to reopen the Jake Cronenworth trade debateThe Padres should be willing to make their infield uncomfortable if it means they’ll be putting out a better lineup. Brandon Lowe looks like a pretty good reaso

Bleacher Report•3d

Michael King Declines OptionPadres starter hitting free agency (Heyman)

Bleacher Report•4d

1 Player Every Team Should Re-Sign in Free Agency 💰Who the Pirates must prioritize bringing back 📲

rumbunter.com•4d

Surprising Pirates reunion prediction could become an expensive offseason mistakeThe Pittsburgh Pirates have plenty of needs to address this offseason, and upgrading their bullpen should be among their priorities. But one MLB insider's surpr

www.bucsdugout.com•4d

Pirates need to add a veteran starting pitcherThe Bucs have a good rotation. It still needs a veteran arm, however.

Bleacher Report•4d

MLB's New Winning Formula 🏆Brewers title proves there's another path to World Series success

Bleacher Report•5d

Best World Series Moments of Modern Era 🏆Ranking the 10 most memorable Fall Classic moments of the last 25 years 📲

www.gaslampball.com•4d

Baseball lives for another dayNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for October 28, 2026.

friarsonbase.com•4d

Losing Adrian Morejon would leave Padres with more than one bullpen role to fillIf the Padres spend any time thinking about if they can afford to lose Adrian Morejon, they should count every out he’s gotten for them first. Sounds simple. Bu

www.gaslampball.com•4d

The Defense-Only BackstopRoster Review: Freddy Fermin

friarsonbase.com•4d

How much spending room do the Padres have to get this offseason right?The Padres have already paid for the stars. They just need to make sure they continue to pay for the support around them. We spend most winters admiring the nam

rumbunter.com•4d

Pirates' newest second-base prospect offers something their strikeout-prone lineup desperately needsMore offensive balance is the goal.

www.bucsdugout.com•4d

World Series matchup doesn’t change need for salary cap/floor systemThe Pittsburgh Pirates are watching their division rival pull off an improbable run.

friarsonbase.com•4d

Padres can't let Tarik Skubal rumors distract from their biggest offseason needThis coming offseason, the San Diego Padres have a few roster needs. The general consensus, however, is that adding starting pitching is the top priority. And r

rumbunter.com•4d

Pirates' latest Astros hire reveals bigger plan to fix disappointing pitching staffThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years building their reputation around pitching development. After a disappointing 2026 season, however, they're increasingly

friarsonbase.com•4d

Ethan Salas should make Padres think twice before trading their next top prospectEthan Salas gives the Padres a reason to take a beat and let the next trade offer sit for a minute. It’s not a secret that A.J. Preller can build a blockbuster.

Bleacher Report•5d

Pitching Wild MLB Trade Ideas 😮The stunning moves that could actually happen this offseason ➡️

rumbunter.com•4d

Pirates' most infamous trade comes back to haunt them in Rays' World Series thrillerEight years after the Pittsburgh Pirates made one of the most regrettable trades in franchise history, the two pitchers at the center of that deal found themsel

Bleacher Report•4d

MLB Player Choice Awards 🗳️Peer voting results here 📲

friarsonbase.com•4d

Freddy Peralta’s projected contract gives Padres another reason to re-sign Michael KingThe Padres can let Michael King walk if they want. Finding a worthwhile replacement at a more comfortable price may not be in the cards. Freddy Peralta’s projec

rumbunter.com•5d

MLB's proposed playoff overhaul could create another hurdle for Pirates' postseason dreamsImagine the Pittsburgh Pirates finally ending their postseason drought, only to have a higher-seeded opponent publicly select them as the team it would rather f

www.bucsdugout.com•5d

Pirate hire former Astros pitching coach for Minor LeaguesThe Bucs executed a steal from the Astros organization.

friarsonbase.com•5d

Padres prospect Justin DeCriscio has the tools to give their bench a needed boostThe Padres should take their prospect Justin DeCriscio seriously. Developing a player who can handle shortstop and cover other positions around the field would

www.gaslampball.com•5d

A Troubling Relief CampaignRoster Review: Jeremiah Estrada

rumbunter.com•5d

Brewers' World Series dominance exposes a surprising truth about Pirates' biggest weaknessFor years, the Pittsburgh Pirates' biggest problem was painfully obvious: They couldn't score enough runs to compete with the National League's best teams. But

friarsonbase.com•5d

Padres remaining Brewers' toughest October test on verge of World Series sweep proves roster can contendThe Padres have been out of the playoffs for weeks now, and somehow Milwaukee keeps making their elimination hurt worse, or better, depending on what lens you’r

rumbunter.com•5d

Pirates' troubling Arizona Fall League results expose an uncomfortable pitching development questionThe Pittsburgh Pirates have built a reputation for developing young pitchers. But one of their former top draft picks is becoming an increasingly uncomfortable

www.gaslampball.com•5d

San Diego Padres’ role in CBA negotiationsSan Diego and the pending lockout.

Bleacher Report•6d

B/R's 2026 All-MLB Team ⭐Who we selected for our squad of this year's best hitters and pitchers ➡️

friarsonbase.com•5d

Padres’ Tatsuya Nogami signing brings an unusual development gamble from JapanThe Padres spent $300,000 on a pitcher whose next adjustment includes the baseball itself. That’s at least where they should start after negotiations. Tatsuya N

rumbunter.com•5d

Brewers' World Series rally shows Pirates what smart baseball looks likeThe most important play of the Milwaukee Brewers' historic World Series Game 3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays wasn't a home run, a spectacular defensive play o

rumbunter.com•6d

Pirates' Brandon Lowe embodies Roberto Clemente's legacy as uncertain future loomsWhen Major League Baseball announced New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor as the 2026 Roberto Clemente Award winner Monday morning, it was a reminder that s

www.bucsdugout.com•6d

Three things the Pirates need to do to have a successful offseasonThe Pirates need to capitalize on this season and continue to build through free-agency and the trade market.

friarsonbase.com•6d

Padres signing Tarik Skubal would be a defining statement from ownershipTarik Skubal signing with the Padres ultimately belongs in the believe-it-when-we-see-it category. The size of the commitment makes that a perfectly reasonable

www.gaslampball.com•6d

Bargain Hunting for a DHRoster Review: Miguel Andujar

rumbunter.com•6d

Brewers' $50 million World Series hero Cooper Pratt shows Pirates what comes after Konnor Griffin extensionThe Pittsburgh Pirates made one of the most significant financial commitments in franchise history when they signed Konnor Griffin to a nine-year, $140 million

rumbunter.com•6d

Pirates' bullpen concerns look even worse after Brewers' latest World Series masterpieceThe Milwaukee Brewers are two wins away from a World Series championship, and they're providing the Pittsburgh Pirates with yet another uncomfortable reminder o

Bleacher Report•6d

Livvy Dunne Making Acting Debut'Baywatch' reboot series announces premiere date and TV info 📲

friarsonbase.com•6d

Former Padres prospect Robert Gasser holds the key to Brewers’ control of World Series vs. RaysThe Padres traded Robert Gasser to help win in the postseason. But it turns out, he’s getting the ball with a chance to put Milwaukee one victory from a World S

friarsonbase.com•6d

Padres’ thin farm system should force ownership to spend in free agencyThe Padres’ farm system continues to pick up the tab for the major league roster. Every offseason and trade deadline brings another opportunity for A.J. Preller

rumbunter.com•6d

Pirates' Brandon Lowe dilemma could make Mitch Keller, Bryan Reynolds expendableIt's a question of priorities.

www.gaslampball.com•6d

Padres are perfect fit for Luis GilStarting pitching could be the Friars top priority this offseason.

Bleacher Report•1w

Bold MLB Predictions For 2026-27 Offseason 🔮How the Pirates could make a signiifcant move ➡️

Bleacher Report•1w

Ranking Top 10 Hitters in Free Agency 🔢Where Ty France ranks among the list of top available batters 📲

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates' Paul Skenes is MLB's lowest-paid union leader, but he's fighting for something biggerPaul Skenes is one of the most valuable players in Major League Baseball. He's also the lowest-paid member of the eight-player executive subcommittee helping le

friarsonbase.com•1w

7 Padres players who could be gone before Opening Day 2027The Padres have enough familiar faces under contract to make next season’s roster look settled. But we should know that’s far from the truth. A.J. Preller has s

www.gaslampball.com•1w

The Padres’ Failed StarterRoster Review: Griffin Canning

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates' long-awaited competitive window could be destroyed by MLB's looming labor warThe Pittsburgh Pirates' 2026 season didn't go the way they or the fans had hoped, though there were small victories along the way. Oneil Cruz broke out. Braxton

www.mlb.com•1w

Scouting is True World Series MVP 👀Brewers, Rays prove there's still room for old-school scouting 📲

www.gaslampball.com•1w

Arizona Fall League update: Week 3Alex McCoy continues to slug.

friarsonbase.com•1w

Padres should give prospect Tucker Musgrove a bullpen shot before signing another relieverBefore the Padres go out and buy another veteran’s chance to pitch in the middle innings, we should see how Tucker Musgrove could handle the pressure. There’s u

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates' most expensive player could become their most uncomfortable offseason decisionThe future is here. Is he a part of it?

rumbunter.com•1w

MLBPA's alternative to a salary floor could be an even bigger nightmare for Pirates ownershipFor years, Pittsburgh Pirates owner Bob Nutting has been able to point to baseball's economic system as an explanation for his team's spending limitations. Smal

friarsonbase.com•1w

Padres’ backloaded pitching contracts leave A.J. Preller rebuilding the rotation againThe Padres keep finding creative ways to get starting pitchers into San Diego. But keeping a rotation together requires another round of negotiations. That’s wh

www.gaslampball.com•1w

Tarik Skubal is rumored, but is he right for Padres?News to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for October 24, 2026.

friarsonbase.com•1w

Padres should revisit Steven Kwan trade with Guardians while holding the line on prospectsRemember when the San Diego Padres were linked to Steven Kwan? The 29-year-old outfielder was a huge potential trade candidate at the 2025 trade deadline, but t

Bleacher Report•1w

Manfred Defends Salary CapMLB commissioner uses Brewers vs. Rays World Series matchup as reason to push proposed change

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates' biggest offensive weakness has an unlikely solution hiding in plain sight after Oneil Cruz's seasonOne of the biggest issues facing the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2026 was the team's performance against left-handed pitching, particularly left-handed starters. When

Bleacher Report•1w

Thrilling WS Game 1 🍿Highlights, storylines and reaction from Brewers 3-2 win over Rays 📲

friarsonbase.com•1w

Padres prospect Joe Tiroly’s seven-homer debut makes him worth watching in 2027Joe Tiroly has earned a place on our Padres watch list for 2027. Seven home runs in your first 22 professional games can do that. His name didn’t come with a pr

www.gaslampball.com•1w

San Diego’s Surprise AceRoster Review: Walker Buehler

Bleacher Report•1w

Ranking Every Player in World Series 🔢A closer look at each hitter and pitcher on the Rays and Brewers ➡️

www.bucsdugout.com•1w

Come chat the Rays vs. Brewers World Series with Bucs Dugout!The World Series stage is set.

rumbunter.com•1w

Rays' World Series roster exposes a glaring weakness in Pirates' rebuilding philosophyThe Tampa Bay Rays are heading to the World Series, and the way they constructed their roster should force the Pittsburgh Pirates to reconsider a fundamental pa

friarsonbase.com•1w

Every former Padres player and prospect in the 2026 Brewers-Rays World SeriesPadres fans looking for familiar faces in the 2026 World Series will have options on both sides. Finding former Padres aren’t usually hard to find at this point

friarsonbase.com•1w

Slugging Padres prospect Alex McCoy’s insane AFL exit velocities rival the league’s best everThe Padres have a 6-foot-5, 260-pound prospect decimating baseballs. We can all make some room for Alex McCoy. San Diego’s No. 26 prospect is giving us a pretty

www.bucsdugout.com•1w

Some pending free agents the Pirates could consider re-signingYour best source for quality Pittsburgh Pirates news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

rumbunter.com•1w

Brewers-Rays World Series shows Pirates' problems run deeper than payrollThe 2026 World Series is shaping up to be a nightmare for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and not just because their division rivals are competing for a championship. T

www.gaslampball.com•1w

Padres could start with a tradeFree agent season begins soon

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates' Paul Skenes warned about potential issue that may explain his 2026 regressionPaul Skenes knew long before his disappointing 2026 season that one aspect of his pitching mechanics would require constant attention throughout his career. Now

friarsonbase.com•1w

Gavin Sheets’ projected $6.5 million salary forces Padres to question his valueCan you really spend that much on a platoon threat who can't defend?

www.gaslampball.com•1w

The Veteran ShortstopRoster Review: Xander Bogaerts

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates' newest award-winning prospect adds another twist to their crowded shortstop futureThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years trying to build a sustainable foundation around homegrown talent. Now, they're developing so many promising shortstops t

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates' potential Cubs free-agent target Seiya Suzuki comes with an expensive reality checkDo you go all-in on one guy, or spread the wealth around?

friarsonbase.com•1w

Yankees’ offensive turmoil puts Padres’ Aaron Judge pursuit in a different lightAaron Judge in a Padres uniform would have been an easy sell to their fans. Put that bat in the middle of their lineup and make it the rest of the National Leag

Bleacher Report•1w

Next MLB Players to Sign $200M Contracts 💰Assessing who is set to cash in over the coming years 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

World Series Predictions 🔮Full Rays vs. Brewers preview with both teams chasing first title ever 📲

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates have another 100-mph pitching prospect, but he comes with a major red flagThe Pittsburgh Pirates have found another pitcher capable of lighting up the radar gun. Whether he can consistently find the strike zone, however, is an entirel

www.gaslampball.com•1w

Benefits of extending Adrian Morejon qualifying offerThis winter, the quality setup reliever has a major career decision.

friarsonbase.com•1w

Padres’ 2027 rotation plan needs to go beyond counting on Joe MusgroveJoe Musgrove should get to spend spring training proving how much he can give the Padres. He shouldn’t arrive with an entire offseason’s worth of unfinished bus

Bleacher Report•1w

MLB Free Agents Landing-Spot PredictionsLatest rumors around Contreras, Skubal and more

rumbunter.com•1w

Rays have accomplished more since joining MLB than Pirates have in nearly half a centuryWhen the Tampa Bay Rays played their first Major League Baseball game in 1998, the Pittsburgh Pirates were already nearly two decades removed from their last Wo

www.bucsdugout.com•1w

Murf Gray named Pirates Willie Stargell Slugger of the YearCannonball coming! Murf Gray has arrived on the scene!

friarsonbase.com•1w

4 under-the-radar trades Padres can make to fill rotation vacanciesThe Padres cannot build their 2027 rotation around everybody coming back healthy. It wouldn’t even make for a solid plan heading into spring training. A.J. Prel

www.gaslampball.com•1w

Starter in WaitingRoster Review: Jhony Brito

rumbunter.com•1w

Brewers' unlikely bullpen hero gives Pirates a new reason to rethink Carmen Mlodzinski's roleCarmen Mlodzinski has spent parts of four seasons in the Majors, and the Pirates are no closer to pinning down his exact role on the team. One month, he’s a sta

www.gaslampball.com•1w

Ramón Laureano is a low-risk signing for San DiegoThe outfielder could be a bargain.

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates' former top draft pick Termarr Johnson is facing an increasingly bleak road back to relevanceThere was a time when Termarr Johnson was supposed to be one of the cornerstones of the Pittsburgh Pirates' future. Now, it's becoming increasingly difficult to

Skubal Free Agency Looming ⏳

MLB Insider Jon Heyman names squads who could steal Dodgers ace

friarsonbase.com•1w

Padres prospect Kannon Kemp's AFL breakthrough makes patience crucial for 2027There's a long list of things that the San Diego Padres need to do this offseason. President of Baseball Operations A.J. Preller definitely has his work cut out

Bleacher Report•1w

Unbreakable World Series Records 🔒Seven accomplishments players can only dream of surpassing ➡️

Bleacher Report•1w

Seiya Suzuki and Ian Happ Landing Spots 🛬Ranking where Cubs' top free agents could be headed this offseason 📲

rumbunter.com•1w

Rays' ALCS defensive heroics expose another Pirates roster problemThe Tampa Bay Rays are headed to the World Series, and while their offense delivered the knockout blows against the Cleveland Guardians, their defense provided

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New Padres owners have work to doThe offseason starts five days after the World Series ends