With a top-three system, the Pirates are absolutely loaded.
The Astros make a savvy signing in Jesse Crain, the Pirates sort of fill a platoon, and the Rangers get something where once they might have gotten nothing.
The Mets try to get a power arm in return for Ike Davis, and the Rays’ requests in David Price trade talks become clearer.
The Cardinals add even more depth with Mark Ellis, the Indians make an Indians-esque signing with John Axford, and the Pirates bring back Clint Barmes.
The stats don’t capture the promise of Pittsburgh’s top pitching prospect.
The Nationals get their lefty reliever, the A’s test the Rexrode Threshold, and the Pirates bring back Charlie Morton.
The Mets sign Bartolo Colon, the Pirates ink Edinson Volquez, and the Astros acquire a player!
Pittsburgh looks at Loney, and the Red Sox search for an Ellsbury substitute.
The Blue Jays ink Dioner Navarro, the Giants re-up Ryan Vogelsong, the Pirates get Chris Stewart, Juan Carlos Oviedo re-signs with Tampa, and more.
The Pirates look for a lefty-hitting first baseman, and the Tigers talk to Brian Wilson.
Garrett Jones’ time in Pittsburgh is likely over, while the Bucs swap for Jaff Decker in a separate move.
A look at what the Cardinals could do to stay on top, and what their division rivals could do to catch them.
The Cubs re-up Ryan Sweeney, the Mariners will try to develop Travis Witherspoon, and the Rangers will bring back Jason Frasor.
Ben and Sam discuss Cubs prospects and (at the end of the episode) Joe Girardi’s managerial decision, then talk about the Pirates’ loss and answer some listener emails.
The Cardinals end the Pirates’ season and advance to the NLCS for the third straight year.
It’s Gerrit Cole versus Adam Wainwright for all the marbles.