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MLB News / Yardbarker / August 9
Pirates are failing again, even after making half-hearted attempt to compete
It took until Aug. 9 this season for Pittsburgh Pirates fans to return to their customary chant: "Sell the team."
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 7
Pirates Reveal Next DH Options After Marcell Ozuna DFA
MILWAUKEE — The Pittsburgh Pirates have moved on from Marcell Ozuna and now need someone to take on the designated hitter role. The Pirates designated Ozuna for assignment on Aug.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / TWSN / August 6
Top Three Destinations for Former All-Star Marcell Ozuna
After being one of the biggest splashes of the Pittsburgh Pirates' expensive offseason, three-time All-Star Marcell Ozuna has been designated for assignment by the Braves.
The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz
How many of the 19 players to join the 30/30 club multiple times in their MLB careers can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / New Baseball Media / August 5
2026 Transactions: Blue Jays Claim Waldron, Arias & Ozuna DFA’d
The post-Trade Deadline roster aftermath continued on August 5. Several veterans, most notably Marcell Ozuna, were designated for assignment. Toronto, meanwhile, added Matt Waldron off a waiver claim.
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 / Athlon Sports / August 5
Pirates Release 3-Time All-Star Following MLB Trade Deadline
The Pittsburgh Pirates have been one of the most surprising teams this MLB season. At a 57-58 record, Pittsburgh is hanging around in the National League Wild Card race, sitting 3.5 games back of the final spot.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / August 5
Pirates release three-time All-Star amid playoff push
The Pittsburgh Pirates are aiming for a National League Wild Card spot, but Marcell Ozuna won’t be a part of the push. On Wednesday, the Pirates called up utilityman Ronny Simon from Triple-A Indianapolis, and Ozuna was released as the corresponding move.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / August 5
Reports: Pirates to release DH Marcell Ozuna
The Pittsburgh Pirates will release designated hitter Marcell Ozuna on Wednesday, multiple media outlets reported. The reported move comes just under six months after the team signed Ozuna to a one-year, $12 million contract.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / August 5
Pirates acknowledge whiff in free agency with Marcell Ozuna's release
The Pittsburgh Pirates have seen enough of one disappointing free agency addition.
MLB News / SportsTalkATL / August 5
Marcell Ozuna released, should the Braves show interest?
In the past couple of days, two familiar faces that had the best moments of their respective careers with the Braves have been released. Yesterday, it was Jorge Soler.
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.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 5
Pirates To Release Marcell Ozuna
The Pirates are cutting bait on one of their larger offseason acquisitions. Mike Rodriguez reports that Pittsburgh will release designated hitter Marcell Ozuna today.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 12
How Pirates went from baseball's worst offense to one of the best
Thanks to the Pittsburgh Pirates' 14-5 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday, they were able to sweep the National League Central Division leaders and go into the All-Star break having won seven of their past 10 games with a 50-47 record.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 8
Pirates Explain Recent Marcell Ozuna Absence
PITTSBURGH — Marcell Ozuna isn't a constatnt in the Pittsburgh Pirates lineup anymore, but a setback kept him out from recent games. The Pirates will have
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 17
Pirates Testing Marcell Ozuna Again
PITTSBURGH — Marcell Ozuna isn't having the season the Pittsburgh Pirates envisioned when they signed him as a free agent this offseason. Ozuna hasn't featured for the Pirates much over the past three weeks, but starts vs.
Pirates' Marcell Ozuna Reaches Impressive Career Milestone
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter Marcell Ozuna has played in the major leagues a long time and his latest home run was a huge one for his career.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / April 5
Marcell Ozuna Embracing Pirates' Fans Boos
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have had a strong start to the 2026 season, but one player has clearly hit worse than the rest. Pirates designated
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / March 26
Pirates lineup has potential to break multiple power droughts for franchise
A year after the Pittsburgh lineup was one of the worst in baseball, the Pirates have the potential to posses a far more potent and dangerous order in 2026.
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 10
Why Pirates were right to sign Marcell Ozuna instead of Andrew McCutchen
The Pirates, for once, acted in the best interest of the franchise.
MLB News / Yardbarker / February 10
Pirates should have targeted franchise icon instead of Marcell Ozuna deal
The Pirates finished their seventh consecutive losing season (71-91) in 2025 and have not made the playoffs for over a decade (2015).
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 3
Braves Free Agent Marcell Ozuna Drawing Interest From Multiple Teams
Marcell Ozuna has spent the offseason awaiting his landing spot for the upcoming season. It's safe to say that his time with the Atlanta Braves is over.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / February 2
REPORT: Marcell Ozuna drawing interest from Pirates
According to Andrew Fillipponi, former Braves DH Marcell Ozuna is drawing interest from the Pittsburgh Pirates. This comes after 3B/DH Eugenio Suárez inked a contract with the Cincinnati Reds over the weekend.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / January 28
Is there still a home for Marcell Ozuna in Atlanta?
With MLB free agency winding down, there hasn’t been much chatter surrounding Marcell Ozuna. That doesn’t mean interest couldn’t pick up in the final weeks leading into Spring Training, but it’s also possible the market for the 35-year-old is cooler than many expected at the start of the offseason.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / December 10
Braves manager Walt Weiss says reunion is still possible with veteran slugger
For all of the talk this offseason about what changes might be coming to the Braves lineup in 2026, it's possible that one name could return in what many might consider to be a surprising move.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / December 6
2025 Atlanta Braves Players Year in Review: Marcell Ozuna
Now that Marcell Ozuna is a free agent, the Atlanta Braves will have to decide whether to re-sign him or not. The designated hitter has been fairly consistent
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / July 29, 2025
Padres linked to three-time All-Star slugger
The Atlanta Braves are expected to be sellers ahead of Thursday’s MLB trade deadline as they fade further and further from playoff contention.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 19, 2025
Are Braves giving up on a potential Marcell Ozuna trade?
With the 2025 MLB trade deadline quickly approaching, an Atlanta Braves decision surrounding Marcell Ozuna and his near-term future with the franchise could be taking an interesting turn.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 18, 2025
A potential factor in Marcell Ozuna trade discussions
Marcell Ozuna is once again not in the lineup on Friday, as the Braves finally appear to be leaning into Sean Murphy and Drake Baldwin splitting time between catcher and DH.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / July 16, 2025
Three potential landing spots for Braves slugger Marcell Ozuna
Which teams could use Marcell Ozuna? Here are three potential landing spots.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 1, 2025
Players the Tigers should target at trade deadline to help end championship drought
With a few key upgrades at the deadline, the Tigers have a real shot at ending a 41-year championship drought.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / June 24, 2025
What out-of-contention Braves should do by trade deadline
The slumping Atlanta Braves are at a crossroads: Should they sell at the July 31 trade deadline? With an NL East title slipping away, the front office may have no choice but to pivot from contention to retooling.
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