Pirates Designate Andrew Heaney for Assignment Amid Struggles

11 months ago

Pirates Designate Andrew Heaney for Assignment Amid Struggles

Veteran Heaney was cut as Pittsburgh activated Oneil Cruz from the IL. Ending a rough stretch where he posted an 8.19 ERA over his last 10 games and a 10.13 ERA in August. He gave up 24 homers this season and moved to the bullpen after losing his rotation spot. His contract included $750K in incentives, with $50K already earned.

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Tennessee Man Named Babe Ruth Charged in MLB Identity Fraud

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Yankees Struggle for Answers on Anthony Volpe’s Inconsistency

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Spencer Strider Sees ‘Improvement’ Despite Braves’ Loss to Marlins

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Spencer Strider Sees ‘Improvement’ Despite Braves’ Loss to Marlins

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Tarik Skubal Burned by Grand Slam as Tigers Fall to Athletics

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Tarik Skubal Burned by Grand Slam as Tigers Fall to Athletics

Detroit ace Skubal piled up 12 strikeouts but unraveled in the seventh when Shea Langeliers crushed a two-out grand slam, flipping a 3-2 lead into a 6-3 deficit. Skubal allowed six runs (one earned) as two errors by Zach McKinstry extended the inning. Oakland won 8-3, with Langeliers now hitting .322 and 17 homers since the All-Star break.

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