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The team was in need of an arm once Jose Alvarado went down to injury. So they picked up Tim Mayza. That was something, wasn’t it? 2025 stats (w/ Phillies) 8 G, 7 1/3 IP, 20.6 K%, 11.8 BB%, 1.23 HR/9, 4.91 ERA (5.04 FIP), 0.0 fWAR What went right Mayza was perfectly cromulent while here.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / September 1

Former Pirates Pitcher Get Playoff Shot With Rival

PITTSBURGH — A former Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher is now on a team that will give him the chance to play in the most important games of the season. The Philadelphia Phillies claimed left-handed pitcher Tim Mayza off waivers on Aug.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 31

Pirates Release Veteran Lefty Reliever

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made the decision to let go of one of their Opening Day pitchers in a recent roster move. The Pirates released left-handed relief pitcher Tim Mayza on Aug.

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Former Yankees Pitcher Looking for New MLB Home: Reunion?

A former New York Yankees pitcher is now in search of a new opportunity at the MLB level after parting ways with his previous organization this week. According to MLB.com's transaction log, the Pittsburgh Pirates released left-handed reliever Tim Mayza in the middle of a rehab assignment that began on August 19.

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Pirates Bullpen Duo Get Closer to Return

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 20

Pirates Bullpen Duo Start Rehab Assignments

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a bullpen duo, who have finally returned to the mound after months out with injuries. Both left-handed pitcher Tim Mayza and right-handed pitcher Justin Lawrence started their rehab assignments with Single-A Bradenton on Aug.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / August 7

Pirates Update Injury Timeline on Bullpen Duo

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / July 10

Pirates Reliever Duo Making Big Step During Rehab

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have two relievers who are made an important step back from long-term injuries. Pirates senior director of sports medicine

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / June 12

Pirates Bullpen Duo Starting Comeback From Injuries

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 19

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / February 3

Pirates Clear Roster Spot for LHP Tim Mayza

The Pittsburgh Pirates have officially announced their one-year deal with left-handed reliever Tim Mayza. The deal, which was reported last week, is for $1.15 million, a source told Pittsburgh Baseball Now.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / January 28

Former Toronto Blue Jays Lefty Finds New Home with Pittsburgh Pirates

Former Toronto Blue Jays lefty Tim Mayza has found a new home with the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to a report from Pirates reporter Alex Stumpf. Sources: The Pirates are in agreement with lefty reliever Tim Mayza on a MLB deal.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / January 28

Former Yankees Reliever Signs One-Year Deal with Pittsburgh

The New York Yankees are in desperate need of left-handed bullpen help ahead of Opening Day. After signing a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday, one former Yankee southpaw is now off the free-agent market.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / January 27

Pirates Bolster Bullpen by Signing Lefty Tim Mayza

The Pittsburgh Pirates have reached a one-year, $1.15 million agreement with left-handed relief pitcher Tim Mayza. Alex Stumpf of mlb.com was the first to break the news.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / January 27

Pirates Add Pair of Left-Handed Bullpen Reinforcements in Free Agency

The Pittsburgh Pirates are in agreement with a pair of left-handed relievers, one on a big-league deal and one on a minor-league pact. The Pirates have agreed to a one-year, $1.15 million contract with Tim Mayza, as first reported by Alex Stumpf of MLB.com.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / January 27

Former Blue Jay Tim Mayza signs major-league deal with Pirates

Former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Tim Mayza has found a new home. MLB.com’s Alex Stumpf reported on Monday evening that Mayza has signed a major-league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates, pending a physical of course.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / August 18, 2024

Can the Yankees revitalize their new veteran bullpen addition?

The New York Yankees announced that they would sign and activate left-handed reliever Tim Mayza ahead of yesterday’s game, where he delivered a scoreless inning.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / July 10, 2024

Yankees Sign Former Blue Jays Reliever to Minor League Deal

The New York Yankees have signed left-hander Tim Mayza to a minor league deal, sources tell The Athletic’s Kaite Woo and Brendan Kuty. The Toronto Blue Jays designated the reliever for assignment on June 29.