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On YouTubePittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / January 25
Will Pirates' Spencer Horwitz Represent Team Israel Again?
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a number of talented players, some of whom could feature in one of the top baseball tournaments. The 2026 World Baseball Classic takes place March 5-17, pitting the best countries in the world against each other at the biggest stage in the sport internationally.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / December 10
On this day a year ago: The Blue Jays acquire Andrés Giménez
The Toronto Blue Jays first major transaction of the 2024/25 off-season came on Dec. 10, 2024. Shortly before the 2025 draft lottery, the Blue Jays sent Spencer Horwitz and prospect Nick Mitchell to the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for Andrés Giménez and Nick Sandlin.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 5
Pirates remain open to dealing from rotation for offense
The Pittsburgh Pirates traded back-end starter Johan Oviedo to the Red Sox Thursday, getting rookie outfielder Jhostynxon Garcia back as part of a five-player deal.
The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 28
Pirates Manager Explains Spencer Horwitz Position Change
PITTSBURGH — Spencer Horwitz has served as the Pittsburgh Pirates' first baseman for most of this season, but had a surprising position change in his most recent game.
The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees
The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 27
Pirates Infielder Playing New Position vs. Braves
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Priates have an infielder featuring a new position in their next game vs. the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Spencer Horwitz,
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 26
Spencer Horwitz goes yard twice as Pirates dump Braves
Spencer Horwitz hit a pair of home runs to help the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates roll to a 9-3 win over the Atlanta Braves in the opener of their three-game series on Friday.
MLB News / Field Level Media / September 24
Pirates hurt Reds' playoff hopes with 11-inning victory
Spencer Horwitz had three hits and drove in Bryan Reynolds three times as the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates outlasted the Cincinnati Reds, 4-3, in 11 innings Wednesday night, dealing a critical blow to Cincinnati's postseason hopes.
MLB News / Field Level Media / August 3
Spencer Horwitz drives in 6, as Pirates beat Rockies
Spencer Horwitz homered twice, doubled and drove in a career-high six runs, Tommy Pham also went deep, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 9-5 in Denver on Sunday.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / July 23
Spencer Horwitz's slam powers Pirates’ sweep of Tigers, 6-1
Spencer Horwitz's grand slam backed up a quality start from Bailey Falter and helped the host Pittsburgh Pirates finish off a three-game sweep of the frontrunning Detroit Tigers with a 6-1 victory on Wednesday afternoon.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 13
Pirates break eight-game slide to edge Twins
Spencer Horwitz drove in the go-ahead run in the top of the ninth inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates held on for a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / July 10
2025 MLB Draft Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates
Heading into Draft Day, the Pittsburgh Pirates will be a team to keep a close eye on. While they currently sit at just 38-55 this season (as of July 9), the team possesses some of the best young talent in the sport, including Paul Skenes, Bubba Chandler, and Oneil Cruz, among others.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / May 17
At Long Last, Pirates Activate First Baseman Horwitz from Injured List
The Pittsburgh Pirates will activate first baseman Spencer Horwitz from the injured list for Saturday night’s game in Philadelphia. So said manager Don Kelly to a gaggle of reporters before the game, according to Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 5
Pirates fans voice frustration with ownership during home-opening loss
Pittsburgh Pirates fans are getting fed up, and they made their voices heard on Friday all throughout their home-opening 9-4 loss to the New York Yankees.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / February 13
Trying to Make Sense of Spencer Horwitz’s Situation
BRADENTON, Fla. — The Spencer Horwitz situation is hard to decipher. After word leaked on Tuesday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced Wednesday that their new first baseman underwent a procedure on his right wrist and would need six to eight weeks to recover.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / February 12
Pirates’ Spencer Horwitz Sidelined; Possible Replacements at First Base
Day one of spring training and the Pittsburgh Pirates already have significant injury news. First baseman Spencer Horwitz, who was acquired from the Cleveland Guardians this offseason, is expected to be sidelined six to eight weeks following right wrist surgery to address chronic symptoms.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Field Level Media / February 12
Pirates 1B Spencer Horwitz (wrist) out 6-8 weeks
Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz is expected to miss six-to-eight weeks after undergoing a procedure to his right wrist last week to address chronic symptoms, the team announced Wednesday.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 11
Pirates get alarming update before spring training
Without a timetable on the injury, it’s possible he’ll still be available on Opening Day. Yet it’s clearly not an ideal beginning to his Bucs tenure.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / February 11
Pirates' underwhelming offseason somehow gets even worse
The Pittsburgh Pirates had an outrageously underwhelming offseason, even by their usual low standards. It somehow got even worse on Tuesday night, just before pitchers and catchers start preparing for spring training.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / January 28
It has never felt more hopeless for the Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates have not given their fans many reasons for optimism over the past 40-plus seasons. Since their last World Series appearance in 1979, the Pirates have made just six playoff appearances, and have finished with a winning record only 11 times.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / January 22, 2025
Spencer Horwitz Hopes to Stop Pirates’ Revolving Door
Spencer Horwitz has been the Pittsburgh Pirates’ biggest acquisition of the offseason. That doesn’t excite fans of a team with 28 losing seasons in the last 32 years.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / January 20, 2025
Spencer Horwitz: Most Underrated Trade of the Offseason
We do not often get a chance to praise the Pittsburgh Pirates. An organization that has been reluctant to spend money and has not shown a strong enough ability to compete through building from within.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / December 19, 2024
New Pirates 1B Spencer Horwitz Ready to Prove Himself
Spencer Horwitz has beaten the odds since entering professional baseball. The Toronto Blue Jays selected Horwitz in the 24th round of the 2019 amateur draft from Radford University.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Just Baseball / December 16, 2024
What Does the Spencer Horwitz Deal Mean for the Pittsburgh Pirates?
DALLAS, Tex. — On Dec. 10, 2024, the Pittsburgh Pirates were involved in a trade with the Cleveland Guardians, sending Spencer Horwitz to the Steel City.
MLB News / Bluejaysnation / December 10, 2024
Former Blue Jay Spencer Horwitz traded again, this time to the Pirates
It didn’t take long before a former Toronto Blue Jay was traded again. On Tuesday night, hours after he was traded from the Blue Jays, the Cleveland Guardians traded Spencer Horwitz to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for prospects Michael Kennedy and Josh Hartle, as well as bulk reliever Luis L.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 11, 2024
Pirates acquire infielder Spencer Horwitz from Guardians
The Pirates announced the acquisition of first baseman/second baseman Spencer Horwitz from the Guardians for a three-player package: righty Luis Ortiz and left-handed pitching prospects Josh Hartle and Michael Kennedy.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / September 10, 2024
Spencer Horwitz’s 2025 role remains up in the air as ’24 campaign nears finish line
Even with three weeks remaining in the 2024 season, we can safely assume Spencer Horwitz will be part of the equation for the Toronto Blue Jays in ’25 as they attempt to return to a competitive state.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 26, 2024
Blue Jays Nation’s Pre-Season Prospect Countdown – No. 5: Spencer Horwitz
Today’s prospect could impact the Toronto Blue Jays in 2024. This is Blue Jays Nation’s annual pre-season list, in which I’ll take a look at the top 50 prospects in the organization.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / January 10, 2024
Blue Jays 40-man Roster Review: Depending on how the 2024 roster is constructed, Spencer Horwitz may not get an opportunity with Toronto
The Blue Jays may be looking to bring in a first baseman through free agency, but they already have a pretty darn good backup in their organization. The first thing that immediately jumps out with Spencer Horwitz is just his ability to hit.
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