MARCH 9•POST-GAZETTE.COM
Pirates notes: Yasmani Grandal dealing with foot injury; Aroldis Chapman finding fitYasmani Grandal hasn’t played in a spring training game since Feb. 27 because of plantar fasciitis in his foot.
'Like being back in school': How former Pirates pitcher Steven Brault is preparing for new gigFormer Pirates pitcher Steven Brault — no surprise — is putting a lot into his new role with SportsNet Pittsburgh.
MARCH 9•POST-GAZETTE.COM
Bailey Falter - May lose out on rotation spotFalter is in competition for the final spot in the Pirates' rotation to begin the season, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.
ImpactFalter is among several candidates vying for the role. He's allowed 12 baserunners across six innings of work in Grapefruit League action, though his 6:1 K:BB suggests perhaps he's gotten unlucky. The Pirates would likely prefer that Luis Ortiz or Jared Jones force their way into the rotation, and both had impressive spring performances to this point. That could push Falter into a long relief role, as he has no minor-league options remaining.
MARCH 9•ROTOWIRE
Edouard Julien - Bruised wrist after hit by pitchJulien left Friday's spring training loss to Pittsburgh in the first inning after getting hit in the right wrist by a pitch. "It did turn black and blue immediately," manager Rocco...
ImpactIt doesn't sound like a serious injury, but Julien may be sidelined a few days during spring traning as a result. Julien is having a strong spring by hitting .421 (8-for-19) with two home runs. He had an outstanding rookie season with a .381 OBP and drew walks at a near league-leading 15.7 percent clip. However, he hit just .195 with a .447 OPS against left-handed pitching. Julien will become the primary starter at second base after the trade of Jorge Polanco but will likely be platooned with Kyle Farmer.
MARCH 9•ROTOWIRE
Ranking the 10 best second basemen in MLB 2024
Our nine-part position series continues at second base, which takes on a different look in 2024 with stars Xander Bogaerts and Mookie Betts...MARCH 9
Starting pitcher depth takes form for Twins as Louie Varland, Anthony DeSclafani show off goodsPitchers Anthony DeSclafani, Louie Varland each put in solid innings for Minnesota Twins on Friday, 90 miles apart.
MARCH 9•STARTRIBUNE.COM
Post surgery, Miranda puts lost season behind himBRADENTON, Fla. -- For Jose Miranda, 2023 was a lost season. Following a nice rookie year, the former top 100 prospect expected to be a midd...
MARCH 8•MLB.COM
