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Pirates fire hitting coach Andy Haines, bullpen coach Justin Meccage after last-place finish

Pittsburgh’s 76-86 record included a 21-34 mark after the trade deadline that dropped the Pirates out of the playoff race.

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Standing (Division)Division Rank	5th NL Central
WinsWins	76
LossesLosses	86
RunsRuns Scored	665
Runs AllowedRuns Allowed	739
Batting AverageBatting Average	.234
Home RunsHome Runs	160
ManagerManager	Derek Shelton

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Skenes is a ‘once in their generation’ player

An improbable late-season surge from the Detroit Tigers has them fighting for a playoff spot

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MLB: Cincinnati Reds at Colorado Rockies

Reds fire manager David Bell after 6 seasons, name bench coach Freddie Benavides interim manager

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Skenes’ path to overtaking Merrill in NL ROY chase

Pirates GM Ben Cherington says he expects manager Derek Shelton to return in 2025

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Andrew McCutchen keeps climbing the charts in Pittsburgh. He still can’t shake what might have been

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Termarr Johnson

PIT Shortstop

Termarr Johnson left Tuesday’s Arizona Fall League game with cramping in his right leg.

Johnson went 2-for-4 with a homer before exiting with the severe cramps, but he was able to return for the celebration, and told reporters he could play Wednesday. Pittsburgh will likely have a say in that decision, but it’s good to know the 20-year-old didn’t suffer a long-term injury. Johnson has not lived up to hype since being a fourth-overall pick, but there’s plenty of time for that to change.
Bailey Falter

PIT Starting Pitcher #26

Bailey Falter surrendered four runs in three innings versus the Yankees on Sunday.

Falter faded some at the end of what was a rather solid year, finishing 8-9 with a 4.43 ERA. His velocity was up a bit more than one mph from 2023, but it didn’t result in additional strikeouts, which was disappointing from someone who has always been a flyball pitcher. Eligible for arbitration for the first time, he’s probably due about $2 million or so next year, which should make it an easy decision to keep him. Even if he’s not part of the Pirates rotation to begin the season, he’d be nice to have around as depth.
Yasmani Grandal

PIT Catcher #6

Yasmani Grandal went 3-for-4 with a solo homer, two RBI, and three runs scored in a 9-4 win against the Yankees on Saturday.

Grandal put the Pirates on the board with a solo homer off Luis Gil in the second inning. He later knocked a base hit to lead off the fifth and scored on a two-run shot by Billy Cook. Grandal knocked a third hit in the ninth to drive in a run and scored a third time on a home run by Nick Yorke. The 35-year-old backstop hit .228/.304/.400 with nine homers and 27 RBI across 243 plate appearances.
Billy Cook

PIT First Baseman #28

Billy Cook went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer against the Yankees on Saturday.

Cook extended the Pirates’ lead in the fifth inning with a two-run homer off Luis Gil for his only hit of the game. The 25-year-old has flashed some decent pop with three homers over 45 plate appearances, but has struck out 17 times with no walks while slashing .222/.222/.444.
Aroldis Chapman

PIT Relief Pitcher #45

Aroldis Chapman recorded the final two outs, striking out one batter to earn the save against the Yankees on Saturday.

The Pirates took a five-run lead into the bottom of the ninth inning. Jalen Beeks started the frame and left the bases loaded with one out before Chapman came on to close it out. He struck out Aaron Judge then induced a line out to secure the win for Pittsburgh. It was the 14th save of the season for the 36-year-old left-hander.
Paul Skenes

PIT Starting Pitcher #30

Paul Skenes tossed two perfect frames with three strikeouts in a no-decision against the Yankees on Saturday.

Skenes made one final abbreviated outing to finish the season, tossing two clean innings while striking out three batters on 23 pitches -- 17 for strikes. The 22-year-old right-handed phenom ends his debut season with an outstanding 1.96 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, and a 170/32 K/BB ratio across 133 innings. Skenes should be in consideration for the first starting pitcher off drafts boards in 2025.
Jared Jones

PIT Starting Pitcher #37

Pirates option RHP Jared Jones to Florida Complex League.

Jones made his final start of the season on Friday. This is merely a procedural move to make room for Mike Burrows on the active roster.
Mike Burrows

PIT Starting Pitcher #53

Pirates recalled RHP Mike Burrows from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Burrows is coming up as bullpen depth over the last two days of the season. He missed all of 2023 with Tommy John surgery and will be making his major league debut if he gets into a game.
Nick Gonzales

PIT Second Baseman #39

Nick Gonzales hit a solo homer while going 2-for-4 in a win over the Yankees on Friday.

Gonzales got the Pirates on the board with a solo homer off Carlos Rodon in the sixth. The 25-year-old former first-round selection has put together a solid season with a slash of .276/.313/.396, and it’s not hard to see him being a solid fantasy option in the coming seasons. It’s hard to assume that it’s 2025, but it’s possible.
Bryan Reynolds

PIT Center Fielder #10

Bryan Reynolds homered twice to help the Pirates to a 4-2 win over the Yankees on Friday.

Reynolds tied the game with a solo homer in the sixth, and then broke a 2-2 tie with a two-run blast in the eighth. He’s now up to 24 homers and a solid 88 RBI The outfielder has hit .276/.344/.450, and while this is essentially Reynolds’ ceiling, it’s not far from his floor, either. Good player, that Bryan Reynolds.

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