Ben Heller: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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While more still needs to be done, the Chicago Cubs are filling out the rest of their Spring Training roster with their latest addition. On Monday, the team signed Ben Heller to a contract.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 30

Cubs To Sign Ben Heller To Minors Contract

The Cubs are signing Ben Heller to a minor league contract, reports Andrew Destin of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The right-hander is represented by Onyx Sports Management.

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Ben Heller Taking Nothing for Granted in Second Chance With Pirates

If you watched Ben Heller’s first stint with the Pittsburgh Pirates this season, you know how disastrous the results were. As a refresher, Heller made two appearances in early June.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / August 8

Pirates Place Colin Holderman on Injured List, Select Ben Heller

The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed the struggling Colin Holderman on the 15-day injured list with a right wrist sprain. To take his place on the roster, the Pirates selected the contract of Ben Heller from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 14

Pirates Outright Ben Heller

Right-hander Ben Heller went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment by the Pirates and has been assigned outright to Triple-A Indianapolis, per the team’s transaction log at MLB.com.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / June 11

No, Ben Heller is Not The Worst Pitcher in Pirates’ History

If Ben Heller’s time with the Pittsburgh Pirates is over after two games, then it’s been a short and hellish one for the veteran relief pitcher. The Pirates designated the right-hander for assignment on Monday.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / June 10

Pirates Claim Niko Goodrum, DFA Ben Heller

The Pittsburgh Pirates have claimed infielder/outfielder Niko Goodrum off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels and optioned him to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / June 9

Pirates Takeaways: Nobody Else But Heller, Blatant Missed Call

Coming off of a bullpen game on Saturday, the Pittsburgh Pirates were already short on relievers in Sunday’s series finale against the Minnesota Twins at PNC Park.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / June 9

Pirates Unable to Complete Sweep vs. Twins After Heller Implodes in 10th

The Pittsburgh Pirates had a chance to complete the sweep over the Minnesota Twins but fell 11-5 after Ben Heller imploded in the 10th inning at PNC Park on Sunday afternoon.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 4

Pirates call up former No. 1 pick as part of roster shuffle

He returns to the majors after spending a bit more than a month in Triple-A. He’d gotten out to not only a rough start in 2024 (.162/.280/.206 in 83 plate appearances) but to his overall big league career.

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