Pirates hold onto McCutchen, send reliever Watson to Dodgers
PITTSBURGH (AP) His team stuck on the fringe of the playoff race - not quite in it and not quite out of it - Pittsburgh Pirates general ma...JULY 31, 2017
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Pirates hold onto McCutchen, send reliever Watson to Dodgers
PITTSBURGH (AP) His team stuck on the fringe of the playoff race - not quite in it and not quite out of it - Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Neal Huntington spent the hours le...JULY 31, 2017
Pirates send lefty reliever Tony Watson to Dodgers
PITTSBURGH (AP) The NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers picked up some bullpen help at the trade deadline, acquiring former Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star reliever Tony Watson.JULY 31, 2017
The Pirates Should Shop Tony Watson
The left-handed relief market is very thin this offseason. Due to this, the Pirates should be shopping left-handed reliever Tony Watson.Left...JUNE 30, 2017
Pittsburgh Pirates Arbitration Breakdown: Tony Watson
In the coming weeks here at Rum Bunter we will be taking a look at each arbitration eligible player for the Pittsburgh Pirates. We continue...JUNE 30, 2017
What Is Tony Watson's Trade Value?
There is a lot of speculation that Tony Watson could be available on the trade market this offseason. Due to this, I will take a look at his...JUNE 30, 2017
Boston Red Sox: Tony Watson as a trade candidate
Tony Watsonwould fill an important role in the Boston Red Sox bullpen: a lefty set-up man who can get both righties and lefties out.Much att...JUNE 30, 2017
Should The Pirates Cut Ties With Tony Watson This Offseason?
Between 2013 and 2015 Tony Watson was as good as any left-handed reliever in baseball not named Aroldis Chapman. However, Tony Watson no lon...JUNE 30, 2017
Pittsburgh Pirates: Closer Tony Watson deserves more praise
Tony Watson of the Pittsburgh Pirates is proving to be more than just a serviceable closer in his first full season positioned in the role....JUNE 30, 2017
The Pittsburgh Pirates Need To Ditch The Idea Of A 'Closer'
The Pittsburgh Pirates need to ditch the idea of having a designated 'closer.'One of the silliest ideas in all of sports is that a Major Le...JUNE 30, 2017
Pittsburgh Pirates: Should Tony Watson be Traded?
The Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Neal Huntington said a few days ago that as of now if for Tony Watson to be the 2017 closer. Is this...JUNE 30, 2017
Pittsburgh Pirates Rumors: Tony Watson Said to be Available
Rumor/ Report: This time last year, many speculated that the Pittsburgh Pirates would move Mark Melancon and his one remaining year on his c...JUNE 30, 2017
Pirates Offseason Trade Candidate: Tony Watson
When the Pittsburgh Pirates traded Mark Melancon on July 30th, Tony Watson became the team's closer. However, could he be traded this offsea...JUNE 30, 2017
Watson out as Pirates' closer, Nicasio and Rivero in
PITTSBURGH (AP) Tony Watson's recent struggles have cost the Pittsburgh Pirates reliever his job as the team's closer.JUNE 9, 2017
Baseball Capsules
ATLANTA (AP) Stephen Strasburg struck out a season-high 11, allowing five hits in 7 2/3 innings as the Washington Nationals beat the Braves 3-2 Sunday to stop a four-game losing...MAY 22, 2017
Watson embracing closer's role with Pirates
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) From the moment Tony Watson first stepped onto a big league mound for a regular-season game, he's felt the trust and faith of his manager.MARCH 9, 2017
Pirates' Tony Watson loses in arbitration, gets $5.6 million
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Reliever Tony Watson has lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates in salary arbitration and will make $5.6 million this ye...FEBRUARY 16, 2017
LHP Tony Watson, Pirates go to arbitration, $400,000 apart
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Reliever Tony Watson has gone to arbitration with the Pittsburgh Pirates, asking for a raise from $3.45 million to $6 million.FEBRUARY 15, 2017
Happy New Year, Pittsburgh Pirates Fans!
As we begin 2017, here is a look at some things that fans of the Pittsburgh Pirates have to look forward to in the new year.2016 was not th...JANUARY 1, 2017
What Roster Move Should The Pittsburgh Pirates Make For Ivan Nova?
On Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates officially announced their new three year contract with Ivan Nova. However, they have not announced a co...DECEMBER 29, 2016
Pittsburgh Pirates Make Ivan Nova Signing Official
On Tuesday afternoon, the Pittsburgh Pirates made their new three year contract with starting pitcher Ivan Nova official.Six days after new...DECEMBER 27, 2016
Pittsburgh Pirates Rumors: Post-Christmas Quintana Update
Now that Christmas has passed, the MLB rumor mill should start back up. Heading into the Holiday, the hot topic was whether or not the Pitt...DECEMBER 27, 2016
Pirates claim reliever Ogando off waivers from Marlins
PITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Pirates claimed reliever Nefi Ogando off waivers from the Miami Marlins on Friday to give their bullpen another right-handed arm heading into sprin...DECEMBER 24, 2016
Pirates Sign Relief Pitcher Daniel Hudson
The Pirates added depth to their bullpen by signing starter-turned-reliever Daniel Hudson. Does this create a problem in the closer role ne...DECEMBER 21, 2016
Daniel Hudson, Pirates agree to $11M million, 2-year deal
PITTSBURGH (AP) The Pirates bolstered their bullpen on Monday, agreeing to an $11 million, two-year contract with reliever Daniel Hudson.DECEMBER 20, 2016
