Pirates avoid arbitration with Musgrove, 8 others
The Pirates avoided arbitration with right-handed pitcher Joe Musgrove and eight others on Friday as the club tries to bounce back after finishing with the worst record in the majors in 2020.
2020 Schedule
2020 Schedule
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Updated rankings for every MLB free agent for 2020 offseason
How did the non-tender deadline change our list? Here's our look at everyone on the open market, from big-name stars to bargain options.
A's acquire reliever Turley from Pirates for cash
Left-hander Nik Turley was traded to the Athletics on Thursday from the Pirates for $60,000, giving Oakland a reliable reliever for late in games after losing closer Liam Hendriks in free agency.
Fantasy Focus Baseball: Padres Pitching, Sell Josh Bell And Hash Browns
Eric and Tristan discuss the value of Yu Darvish/Blake Snell in San Diego and Josh Bell in Washington in addition to highlighting prospects on the move and their future upside.
The enduring bond between Jackie Robinson and the man who guided him to the majors
Clyde Sukeforth, who scouted Jackie Robinson, Roberto Clemente and Sandy Koufax and signaled to the Dodgers' dugout that Ralph Branca was ready to face Bobby Thomson, is in the Hall of Fame not as a player, but as a painting.
Pirates' Polanco breaks wrist in winter ball
Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco broke a bone in his right wrist playing winter ball in the Dominican Republic.
What to make of Pirates trading former All-Star Josh Bell to Nationals
A Christmas Eve deal gives Washington a slugger with upside, and Pittsburgh fans even more reason to wonder what their franchise's plan really is.
Nationals add big bat by trading for Josh Bell (0:45)
Nats acquire former All-Star Bell from Pirates
First baseman Josh Bell, an All-Star selection with the Pirates in 2019 who hit .226 last season, has been traded to the Nationals.
Jeff Passan ESPN
First baseman Josh Bell has been traded from the Pittsburgh Pirates to the Washington Nationals, a source tells ESPN. Two young pitchers headed back to Pittsburgh.
The most interesting 2020 number for all 30 MLB teams
This was a baseball season like no other. And here are the numbers that prove it.
Pirates righty Taillon is on track for 2021 return
The Pirates' Jameson Taillon is on schedule to return in 2021 after missing most of 2019 and all of 2020 while recovering from a second Tommy John surgery on his right elbow.
The biggest star every MLB team has ever traded
From historic heists to modern blockbusters, we examine the reasons for the most memorable deals in baseball history.
Minor league affiliates tracker: How MLB's restructure shakes out
With Major League Baseball reducing the number of affiliated farm teams, here's a look at where things stand.
MLB Stock Watch: How all 30 teams stack up as the hot stove starts to simmer
With baseball's offseason set to begin in earnest, we rank each club's roster and look at what work needs to be done.
Pirates reach $2.25M deal with Taillon for 2021
The Pirates avoided arbitration with Jameson Taillon, who is expected to anchor their starting rotation after missing most of the past two years following Tommy John surgery.
NL offseason checklists: What all 15 teams need to get done this winter
Heading into an unusual offseason, we look at the key action items for every team in MLB's senior circuit.
Landing Francisco Lindor: Ranking trade fits for Cleveland's star shortstop
The biggest buzz this offseason surrounds the potential trade of Francisco Lindor. We break down every team's chances of adding the Indians superstar.
Way-too-early 2021 MLB awards predictions
The top honors for 2020 have just been handed out, but we're already looking ahead to next year's MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year races.
Ranking how well Trevor Bauer fits on all 30 MLB teams
The NL Cy Young is also the top ace on the free-agent market. Here's where he could be taking his talents next.
Lindor AND Springer to the Mets? Ozuna to the Astros? Offseason predictions for all 30 MLB teams
We look at what every team could do -- and what we think they will do -- as baseball's offseason starts to get going.
From silver linings to historically awesome: One great 2020 moment for all 30 MLB teams
Instead of judging a team's success -- or failure -- based on a shortened season, Sam Miller lists one positive memory each club can hold on to this winter.
Gold Gloves preview: Which MLB stars are elite in the field?
We look at who deserves their nod and who got overlooked for baseball's top fielding honors.
Honus Wagner card sells for record $1.4 million
A Honus Wagner baseball card sold for more than $1.4 million, a record for the rare T-206 card of the Pittsburgh Pirates great.
Pirates DFA Burdi after righty had Tommy John
The Pittsburgh Pirates have designated reliever Nick Burdi just weeks after the hard-throwing right-hander underwent Tommy John on his right elbow for the second time.
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2021 NL Central Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 34 | 26 | .567 | - | W1 |
| St. Louis | 30 | 28 | .517 | 3 | W1 |
| Cincinnati | 31 | 29 | .517 | 3 | L1 |
| Milwaukee | 29 | 31 | .483 | 5 | L1 |
| Pittsburgh | 19 | 41 | .317 | 15 | L1 |
Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average4.6819th
Quality Starts9Tied-17th
WHIP1.3618th
BAA.23510th
Runs21930th
Batting Average.22028th
On Base Percentage.28430th
Slugging Percentage.35730th