Earlier this week, we heard that the Pirates were interested in free agent outfielder Alex Verdugo. Now, they are interested in Grichuk, who helped the Blue Jays to the playoffs in 2020.

The market for one free agent outfielder is heating up, and the New York Yankees are reportedly not among the teams pursuing a member of their 2024 team.

According to Robert Murray of FanSided ( h/t MLB Trade Rumors ), the Pirates have expressed interest in signing Verdugo this offseason: “The Bucs were said last month to be exploring the bullpen and corner outfield markets,

Bob Veale, a left-handed pitcher and veteran of 13 big-league seasons, has died, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Tuesday. He was 89. "Bob was an integral member of the Pirates who helped our team capture back-to-back division titles as well as the 1971 World Series,

Veale was part of the Pirates 1971 World Series-winning team and still remains second all-time in team strikeouts.

Bob Veale, a longtime left-handed pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, has died at 89 years old in his hometown of Birmingham, Alabama, the team announced.