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On YouTubePittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / 10 minutes ago
Pirates designate former top pitching prospect for assignment, place 3B on IL
Pirates GM Ben Cherington announced some moves Saturday afternoon.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / May 8
What exactly is the Pirates plan for Roansy Contreras? 
Are we nearing the end of Roansy’s time in Pittsburgh? There was a time when people got excited about seeing Roansy Contreras pitch. It feels like decades ago, but it really wasn’t all that long ago, and the excitement was very real.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / April 17
Pirates Option Jose Hernandez to Indianapolis
Following Wednesday’s game against the New York Mets, the Pittsburgh Pirates optioned left-handed pitcher Jose Hernandez to Triple-A Indianapolis. Through the early portion of the season, Hernandez has already had a pair of stints with the Pirates.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / March 22
Once-Promising Trade Keeps Getting Worse for Pirates
An old saw among baseball people is that it takes five years before a trade can be properly evaluated. More than three years have passed since the Pittsburgh Pirates traded right-hander Jameson Taillon to the New York Yankees for four prospects.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 22
Pirates move right-hander Roansy Contreras to bullpen
The Pirates are moving right-hander Roansy Contreras to the bullpen, Derek Shelton told reporters after Thursday's spring training contest via MLB.com’s Alex Stumpf. While the Pittsburgh manager left open the possibility of giving Contreras another rotation look down the line, he’s viewed as a reliever for the moment.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / March 13
Contreras’ Command Woes Continue, Cruz Homers Again in Pirates’ Loss to Jays
Roansy Contreras’ inconsistencies on the mound continued for the Pittsburgh Pirates in their 10-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays at TD Ballpark on Wednesday afternoon.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / March 2
Contreras navigates through trouble in second spring start
LAKELAND, Fla. -- In his second outing of the spring, Roansy Contreras escaped a pair of troublesome situations and felt encouraged by what he brought to the table against the Tigers in Lakeland Saturday. "I felt pretty good.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / February 26
Pirates Spring Game Recap: Termarr Johnson Homers Twice, Roansy Contreras Shows Encouraging Sign
Top prospect Termarr Johnson hit a pair of home runs for the Pittsburgh Pirates in their 8-4 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays at TD Ballpark in Dunedin on Monday.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / February 20
Roansy Contreras Setting Up for ‘Big’ Season
BRADENTON, Fla. – Roansy Contreras, at least in one way, looks ready to have a bounce-back season. The Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander has bulked up. I’d like to say he is in the best shape of life, but I just can’t bring myself to use that timeworn spring training cliché.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / February 13
One starting pitcher who could be key for Pirates in 2024
With young talent in the field and a strong bullpen, the difference between a competitive or disappointing 2024 campaign for the Pittsburgh Pirates may come down to the team's starting rotation. One player in particular could swing the team's fortunes in that department.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / November 20
North Shore Tavern Mound Visit: Can Contreras answer the call?
The Pirates entered this offseason with a clear need for more starting pitching, and that need could become even greater depending on what happens with Johan Oviedo.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / November 20
Pirates All 40: Can Roansy Contreras Rebound in 2024?
This is one in a series of stories breaking down members of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 40-man roster. Heading into the 2023 season, the Pittsburgh Pirates were relying on Roansy Contreras to be a crucial component of the starting rotation.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 28
Pirates shut down two pitchers for the season
With the Pirates well outside the playoff picture and just three games remaining on the club’s schedule, the news isn’t a major surprise.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / July 13
Pittsburgh Pirates: Stock up, stock down
After ending the month of April 20-9, the Pirates were in first place in the NL Central and one of the hottest teams in all of baseball. They've gone 21-40 since and find themselves 8.5 games behind the Cincinnati Reds for first.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 15
Pirates' Roansy Contreras wants to return to starting rotation
The Pirates recently moved right-hander Roansy Contreras to the bullpen, but he’s hoping to follow in the footsteps of his teammate Mitch Keller and return to the rotation stronger than ever.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / June 8
Roansy Contreras’ Struggles Hurting Pirates
When the Pittsburgh Pirates shipped Jameson Taillon off to the Yankees prior to the 2021 season, they received four prospects back in the deal. Roansy Contreras was one of two pitchers in the trade.
MLB News / Field Level Media / June 2
St. Louis Cardinals at Pittsburgh Pirates prediction, pick for 6/2
Two teams ready to turn the page to June meet Friday when the visiting St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates kick off a three-game series.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 27, 2023
MLB best bets: Wiesguy's 2 Picks and a Prop for 4/27
Last night was another winning night at 2-1, including a couple of + value winners. It could have been a perfect night if the Mariners had not blown it at Philly in the bottom of the ninth. Today, the sports and sports betting world will be focused on the NFL draft (I know I will be).
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 26, 2023
MLB best bets: Wiesguy's 2 Picks and a Prop for 4/26
When the going is good it is best to stick with it. I was going to maybe pass on MLB today but even with a few games this afternoon we have seven games to choose from tonight.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 22, 2022
Atlanta Braves vs. Pittsburgh Pirates prediction and odds Mon., 8/22: Braves riding high
Fresh off a series loss to the Cincinnati Reds, the Pittsburgh Pirates will continue their nine-game homestand as the Atlanta Braves come to town for a three-game series.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 17, 2022
Back in majors, Pirates' Roansy Contreras aims to slow Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are getting healthy at the right time as their late-season chase for an American League playoff spot continues. The Red Sox, who have won back-to-back games and four of their past five, will look to keep the good times rolling in the middle contest of a three-game series against the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / July 7, 2022
Roansy Contreras fuels Pirates past Reds in Game 1
Roansy Contreras allowed just one run in a career-high six innings to lead the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday in the first game of a day-night doubleheader.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 28, 2021
Pirates set to promote pitching prospect Roansy Contreras
Contreras was acquired from the Yankees as part of the Jameson Taillon trade package last winter.
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