Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Luke Weaver has been a disappointment since the team acquired him a month ago at the MLB trade deadline. He has dealt with one highly unusual issue that has at least something to do with that.
Since joining the Pirates, Luke Weaver's numbers have taken a dip from what they were with the Mets, and he recently revealed what one of the issues might be.
How many of the 19 players to join the 30/30 club multiple times in their MLB careers can you name in five minutes?
It took until Aug. 9 this season for Pittsburgh Pirates fans to return to their customary chant: "Sell the team."
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.
The New York Mets made a notable move at the MLB trade deadline by dealing right-handed pitcher Luke Weaver to the Pittsburgh Pirates, a transaction that involved more than just players changing uniforms.
The Pittsburgh Pirates made a clear statement at the trade deadline by shifting into buyer mode for the first time in years, signaling genuine belief in a late-season playoff push.
For the first time in a long time the Pittsburgh Pirates were buying at the MLB trade deadline instead of selling. The Pirates addressed the biggest issue the team was facing by adding to their struggling bullpen.
With 49 games remaining in the regular season, the Pittsburgh Pirates find themselves in unfamiliar territory and looking to capitalize on one of their best seasons in the last decade.
After an incredibly quiet morning for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the club struck with its first move on deadline day, and it was an impactful one. The Pirates acquired RHP Luke Weaver from the New York Mets.
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.
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired right-hander Luke Weaver from the New York Mets for minor league infielder Sammy Stafura, multiple outlets reported Monday.
Weaver is the second reliever the Pirates have acquired after trading for Camilo Doval on Saturday.
MILWAUKEE — The Pittsburgh Pirates aimed for bullpen help at the trade deadline and landed their most important piece yet. The Pirates traded for New York Mets right-handed relief pitcher Luke Weaver, per Jorge Castillo of ESPN .
The Milwaukee Brewers are one of several contending teams making a push for New York Mets' high-performing late-inning reliever Luke Weaver, according
The Brewers and Pirates are among the many clubs who’ve shown interest in Mets right-hander Luke Weaver, per Will Sammon and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
The New York Mets do not have much to show for their 2026 MLB season so far, but they are grabbing attention of late because it is that time of the year again.
The New York Mets are just under two weeks away from an impactful trade deadline that could shape the direction of the franchise for years to come. With
The New York Mets look ready to sell before the Aug. 3 trade deadline. Luke Weaver knows his time in New York might be ending soon. He signed a two-year deal last offseason, but the team’s direction has shifted.
For Luke Weaver, it has truly been the tale of two seasons. The Mets’ one-inning relief specialist had a rough start to his 2026 campaign, posting a 7.20 ERA for April.
For contending teams looking for bullpen help, Weaver is an appealing trade candidate on the market.
Blown saves have been the biggest issue with the Pirates' lackluster bullpen.
There appears to be no light at the end of the tunnel for the New York Mets. After dropping twelve straight, New York had a prime chance to reset at home this week against weaker opponents.
The New York Mets acquired one of the most versatile pitchers in baseball when they signed Luke Weaver to a two-year, $22 million contract in December of 2025.
Weaver was spotted carrying a Yankees duffel bag when he reported to the Mets' facility in Port St. Lucie, Fla., for spring training.
The New York Mets’ offseason plan appears to be to raid the New York Yankees’ bullpen.
It's been a quiet offseason for the Yankees, and the team may face further difficulty as it attempts to make some noise.
The New York Yankees’ loss to the Toronto Blue Jays in the first game of the ALDS was nothing short of humiliating. Here's how they can turn it around before it's too late.
Luke Weaver has been one of the best Yankees’ best low-cost pickups in recent memory. Originally landing in the Bronx via a Sept. 2023 waiver claim, Weaver
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