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Pirates refuse to fade: three-game sweep signals a fight ahead
sports4 days ago

Pirates refuse to fade: three-game sweep signals a fight ahead

The Pirates followed a shaky stretch with a three-game sweep of NL Central leaders Milwaukee, sending a clear message they won’t go away quietly as they head into the All-Star break. Key contributions from Paul Skenes and clutch hitting by Esmerlyn Valdez helped fuel the win, while Nick Gonzales made a game-ending play and the bullpen steadied. Pittsburgh also kicked off a flurry of moves by trading for Jacob Gonzalez and Brandon Eisert, signaling further roster activity despite lingering health and pitching questions for the second half.

via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|
#brewers#esmerlyn-valdez#jacob-gonzalez
White Sox reroute Jacob Gonzalez to boost draft pool, with depth on the line
white-sox-news6 days ago

White Sox reroute Jacob Gonzalez to boost draft pool, with depth on the line

Chicago traded Jacob Gonzalez (and Brandon Eisert) to Pittsburgh for the 34th overall pick in the 2026 draft and lefty reliever Jaden Woods, swelling the White Sox’ draft pool to a league-high figure and signaling an all-in draft strategy. The move injects upside and flexibility for future selections but comes with depth risk, since Gonzalez had become a useful depth option and Charlotte’s immediate bench options are thinner. The Pirates plan to deploy Gonzalez at short, while Chicago weighs how many futures it’s willing to sacrifice for a chance at multiple impact players via the draft.

via Sox Machine|
#draft-pool#jacob-gonzalez#mlb-draft-2026
White Sox move Gonzalez and Eisert to Pirates for No. 34 pick and Woods
sports6 days ago

White Sox move Gonzalez and Eisert to Pirates for No. 34 pick and Woods

The Chicago White Sox traded infielder Jacob Gonzalez and reliever Brandon Eisert to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for the Competitive Balance Round A pick No. 34 in the upcoming MLB draft and left-handed reliever Jaden Woods; Woods will be assigned to Charlotte. Gonzalez batted .244/.323/.360 with 4 doubles, 2 home runs and 17 RBIs in 30 games with Chicago, while Eisert went 2-1 with a 5.93 ERA in 27 1/3 innings across 25 appearances this season. The move adds a valuable draft asset for Chicago and aims to stock the bullpen with Woods in the Pirates’ system.

via Chicago Tribune|
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Pirates land Gonzalez and Eisert for Woods and No. 34 pick
baseball7 days ago

Pirates land Gonzalez and Eisert for Woods and No. 34 pick

The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired infielder Jacob Gonzalez and left-handed reliever Brandon Eisert from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for left-hander Jaden Woods and the No. 34 overall pick (Competitive Balance Round A), boosting Pittsburgh’s left-side infield depth and bullpen while Chicago adds a valuable draft asset; Gonzalez showed offensive upside this season and Eisert has been a strikeout-oriented bullpen arm, whereas Woods is a young reliever with control questions.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#baseball#brandon-eisert#chicago-white-sox
White Sox Call Up Jacob Gonzalez as Murakami Lands on IL
sports1 month ago

White Sox Call Up Jacob Gonzalez as Murakami Lands on IL

The White Sox plan to add Jacob Gonzalez to the MLB roster after Munetaka Murakami is sidelined by a right hamstring injury, pending a 40-man move that could involve Jordan Leasure going to the 60-day IL. Gonzalez, a 2023 first-round pick from Ole Miss, has exploded in Triple-A Charlotte in 2026 with 18 homers in 54 games and a .308/.414/.646 line, leading the minors in homers and posting a strong OPS as he nears his 24th birthday debut; he’s versatile enough to handle shortstop and other infield duties, likely sharing the left side of the infield with Colson Montgomery while Murakami is out.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
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