Oliver Misses Time with Day-to-Day Injury

Oliver Misses Time with Day-to-Day Injury

Pirates third baseman Nate Oliver was injured while colliding with a player at a base against the Washington Nationals. The injury was diagnosed as a sore wrist. The Pittsburgh standout is not expected to miss too much action and will be listed as day-to-day. He could be out about 2-3 weeks.

Pirates, Phillies Close Deal

Pirates, Phillies Close Deal

Pittsburgh and Philadelphia announced some roster changes today as the Pirates acquired 28-year old 3B Nate Oliver, 31-year old LF Sean Williams, and 34-year old RF Jose Moreno from the Phillies in exchange for 22-year old LHP Gabe Fay, 20-year old minor league 2B Jon Hernandez, a 1st round draft pick, and a 3rd round draft pick. Representatives from both teams say they are…

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3B Chene Agrees to $35,833,333 Yearly Deal with Pirates

3B Chene Agrees to $35,833,333 Yearly Deal with Pirates

The Pirates pulled out all the stops today to announce the signing of third baseman Jason Chene. The 33-year-old is one of the game’s preeminent playmakers and has definitely proven why he was such an attractive signing. The contract is a 3-year deal worth $107,500,000. In his career Chene has hit .312 with 1226 hits, 70 home runs, 454 RBIs…

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Top Sluggers Win NL Silver Slugger Award Honors

Top Sluggers Win NL Silver Slugger Award Honors

The winners of the National League Silver Slugger Award all had a “remarkably productive,” year at the plate, according to the Major League Baseball commissioner. For excelling offensively, the 2068 winners are: Catcher Conrad Ferrier (Colorado Rockies) .324/.365/.589, 414 AB, 20 HR, 138 wRC+, 4.5 WAR First Baseman Kurt Adams (Cincinnati Reds) .264/.378/.580, 545 AB, 46 HR,…

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