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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 4
Pirates Catcher Issues Are Back With Roster Announcement
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have worked through a few catchers this season and moved on from another one recently. The Pirates designated catcher Christian Bethancourt for assignment after they activated shortstop Konnor Griffin from the 60-day injured list.
Athletics News / Viral Sports News / September 4
Pittsburgh Pirates Part Ways With Long-Time MLB Veteran
The Pittsburgh Pirates open a three-game homestand against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night at PNC Park, first pitch set for 6:45 p.m. ET. Hours before that series began, the club made a pair of roster moves that reflected both opportunity and the hard realities of a late-season roster.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 4
Pirates Reinstate Konnor Griffin, Designate Christian Bethancourt For Assignment
The Pirates announced that infielder Konnor Griffin has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list. In a corresponding move, catcher Christian Bethancourt has been designated for assignment.
The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz
How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / September 3
Pirates made several roster moves to kick off September 
The Pirates are making roster moves with one month left in the season. The Bucs recalled left-handed pitcher Brandon Eisert from Triple-A Indianapolis and selected the contract of catcher Christian Bethancourt from Indianapolis, adding him to both the 28-man roster and the 40-man roster.
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 1
Pirates Make First Roster Moves of September
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are now in their final month of the regular season and made some moves that they hope will bolster their roster. The
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 1
Pirates Select Christian Bethancourt
The Pirates have selected the contract of catcher Christian Bethancourt, per a team announcement. They also recalled southpaw Brandon Eisert. Catcher Endy Rodriguez, who recently underwent hip surgery, heads to the 60-day IL to open a 40-man roster spot for Bethancourt.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / August 19
2026 Transactions: Pirates Acquire Bethancourt, Blue Jays Promote Cellucci
Amidst injuries, the Pirates added a backup catcher on August 19. Additionally, several Minor League relievers received their first call-ups, including Brendan Cellucci.
New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / August 19
Yankees Complete Trade Involving Long-Time MLB Veteran
The Pittsburgh Pirates moved to address a thin catching situation on Wednesday by acquiring veteran catcher Christian Bethancourt from the New York Yankees in exchange for cash considerations.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 19
Pirates acquire C Christian Bethancourt in trade with Yankees
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired catcher Christian Bethancourt in a trade from the New York Yankees for cash on Wednesday. Bethancourt, 34, has played in parts of eight major league seasons but was confined to Triple-A this season in the Chicago Cubs and Yankees organizations.
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 19
Pirates Acquire Christian Bethancourt
The Yankees have traded catcher Christian Bethancourt to the Pirates for cash considerations, according to announcements from both clubs. Trades are allowed after the deadline if the player’s contract has not been selected to the 40-man roster, as MLBTR explained earlier this month.
Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 29
Yankees, Christian Bethancourt Agree To Minor League Deal
The Yankees have agreed to a minor league deal with veteran catcher Christian Bethancourt, per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. He’ll report to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 29
Yankees bring in a catcher before MLB trade deadline, but there’s a catch
The New York Yankees are undoubtedly going to be looking for ways to improve the team prior to the MLB trade deadline on the third of August, and bringing in a catcher appears to be the most pressing order of business for them.
New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / July 28
Yankees Add Veteran Catcher Ahead of Trade Deadline
The New York Yankees have been in the market for a catcher ahead of the MLB trade deadline on August 3rd. On Tuesday, they added a name, but not the one that most fans were expecting.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 28
Yankees add key depth piece in journeyman catcher Christian Bethancourt
Bethancourt is a right-handed bat who offers organizational depth at the catcher position.
MLB News / ChiCitySports / February 17
Cubs add longtime Reds catcher on MiLB deal amid starters visa issues
Chicago Cubs players have reported to camp to begin spring training, well almost all of them. Both Moisés Ballesteros and Christian Bethancourt have been delayed due to visa issues, with their expected arrival not being until the end of the month.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 16
Cubs Deliver Infuriating Update on Visa Issues Keeping Players Out of Camp
The Chicago Cubs are expected to rely on some young talent this season, and in order for that to be the case, that talent is going to need to get some reps in order to get up to speed.
Chicago Cubs News / Total Apex Sports / December 24
Chicago Cubs Bring Back Veteran Catcher
The Chicago Cubs brought back a familiar face Monday when they announced that they are signing Christian Bethancourt to a minor-league deal. Bethancourt, 34, was with the Cubs in the latter half of the 2024 season.
Chicago Cubs News / Fastball on SI / August 29, 2024
Chicago Cubs' Offense, Christian Bethancourt Explode in Historic Sweep Over Pirates
The Chicago Cubs did more than just stage a miraculous comeback against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. They completed a sweep, hung around in the Wild Card race and made history in the process.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 29, 2024
Blown game to Cubs signals end to Pirates' 2024 hopes
The Pittsburgh Pirates lost in devastating fashion on Wednesday. And while that's a sentence that might not be surprising for some, at least based on the recent history of the franchise, this particular loss symbolizes the true end of the 2024 season.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 28, 2024
Recently released catcher joins rare MLB group in Cubs' remarkable comeback win
Roughly two months after being released, veteran catcher Christian Bethancourt joined a rare group, playing a massive role in a 14-10 come-from-behind victory by the Chicago Cubs over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.
Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 3, 2024
Veteran Castoff Having Shocking Resurgence With Chicago Cubs
When the Chicago Cubs picked up Christian Bethancourt in early July, it hardly seemed like the type of move that would make a difference. The Cubs were toast, and so was Bethancourt.
Miami Marlins News / Field Level Media / June 1, 2024
Marlins place C Christian Bethancourt on bereavement list
The Miami Marlins placed Christian Bethancourt on the bereavement list Saturday while fellow catcher Jhonny Pereda was recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville.
MLB News / Fastball on SI / December 11, 2023
Miami Marlins Acquire New Catcher in Deal with Cleveland Guardians
After being claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Guardians earlier in the offseason, catcher Christian Bethancourt is on the move again - this time to Miami.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 9, 2022
Rays acquire Christian Bethancourt in trade with A's
The Oakland Athletics traded utilityman Christian Bethancourt to the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday in exchange for a pair of prospects.
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San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / March 29, 2017
Can the Padres' Christian Bethancourt really succeed at pitcher and catcher?
In Little League, it's extremely common for the best player on the team to be the ace of the pitching staff while also excelling in the field when he's not on the mound.
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