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PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had a few changes to their lineup, including one at shortstop, ahead of their second battle with the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park.

MLB News / McCovey Chronicles / July 23

MLB trade rumors: Giants have reportedly show interest in Pirates infielder

The Giants have reportedly expressed interest in Pirates infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa. The San Francisco Giants have reached out to the Pittsburgh Pirates to express interest in acquiring infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa, according to a report by Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 22

Giants have shown interest in Pirates infielder

The Giants have reached out to the Pirates about infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa, reports Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He’s presumably just one of several options being considered by a San Francisco club that has a notable need at second base.

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MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / June 29

Yankees Target Turning Heads for Pirates

The New York Yankees have their eyes on a few players at the MLB trade deadline, including Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa. And in the Pirates' most recent win over the New York Mets, the utility man stole the show with his defensive play.

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MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / June 23

Yankees Have Competition for Pirates Infielder

The New York Yankees are monitoring the Pittsburgh Pirates closely, leaving themselves open to making a trade prior to the deadline. They reportedly have their sights on utility man Isiah Kiner-Falefa, but may have some competition.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 23

Pirates Shortstop a Trade Candidate for Two Teams

PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh Pirates player has high trade interest from two other MLB teams. Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports reported that both the New York Yankees and the San Francisco Giants are both "keeping an eye" on Pirates shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who he sees as someone available at the trade deadline.

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / June 22

Report: Yankees eyeing reunion with unpopular former player

New York Yankees fans may need to reach for the antacid once again. The Yankees are keeping a close eye on Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported on Sunday.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 22

Giants, Yankees monitoring versatile infielder

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 22

Yankees, Giants monitoring Pirates for trade

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / June 13

Isiah Kiner-Falefa RBI in 10th lifts Pirates over Cubs

Isiah Kiner-Falefa drove in the go-ahead run in the top of the 10th inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 2-1 win against the host Chicago Cubs on Friday.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Fastball on SI / June 9

Trade Rumors Sprouting Around Pittsburgh Pirates Infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa

With the deadline still over seven weeks out, the Pittsburgh Pirates are apparently preparing to sell. USA Today's Bob Nightengale reported Sunday morning that the Pirates were already receiving trade interest in infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 8

Pirates reportedly receiving trade interest in Isiah Kiner-Falefa

The Pirates are expected to make much of their roster available on the trade market this summer after stumbling to a 26-40 start this season that has left them more or less buried in the NL playoff picture.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / June 4

Pirates Face Decision on Isiah Kiner-Falefa

With June comes trade rumors, and the Pittsburgh Pirates have decisions to make on expiring contracts, notably shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa. The Pirates enter Wednesday’s action with a 22-39 record.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / May 12

Pirates activate SS Isiah Kiner-Falefa (right hamstring strain) from 10-day IL

The Pittsburgh Pirates activated shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa from the 10-day injured list while also optioning Liover Peguero to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / May 10

Pirates Gold Glove-winning IF has brutal assessment of team

Pirates Gold Glove-winning IF has brutal assessment of 'terrible' team

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / November 25

Pirates All 40: What Role Will Isiah Kiner-Falefa Have in ’25?

This is one in a series of stories breaking down members of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 40-man roster. Isiah Kiner-Falefa has done a little bit of everything in his seven-year career.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / January 3, 2024

Isiah Kiner-Falefa had other opportunities in free agency, says he chose Blue Jays because ‘the team is really, really good’

Free agency went better for Isiah Kiner-Falefa than he expected. The newest Toronto Blue Jay spoke to the media on Wednesday and said he was pleasantly surprised with the amount of interest that he received from other teams, including offers to play as an everyday shortstop and centre fielder.