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Delay and Hall’s departures make the path to naming a backup catcher and starting first baseman clearer. The Pittsburgh Pirates continue to shrink their Major League roster in spring training before the beginning of the 2025 season.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / February 26

Can Pirates Get Something Out of Darick Hall or DJ Stewart?

A scout once told me many years ago that “if you’ve seen it once in a player you know it’s in there.” For example, a player who hits a 450-foot home run may not do it frequently.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / February 16

Intriguing Pirates Spring Training Invitee Has Hit Some Bombs

Former Oakland Raiders quarterback Daryle Lamonica was “Mad Bomber,” but he had nothing on Darick Hall of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hall, 29, is in spring training with Pittsburgh, who signed him to a minor league deal last December.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Phillies Nation / January 21

Chase Utley finishes strong in 2nd year on Hall of Fame ballot

Legendary Phillies double play duo Chase Utley and Jimmy Rollins have both made progress on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot. In his second year on the ballot, Utley jumped to 39.8% (157 votes out of 394).

MLB News / Phillies Nation / January 21

Former closer Billy Wagner elected to the Hall of Fame

Billy Wagner, the electric former closer who racked up 422 career saves and turned heads with his power arsenal, will finally be enshrined in the Hall of Fame.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / December 26

Retired numbers in Phillies team history

This is an updated version of a story that was originally published in 2022. Well before the late Dick Allen was finally elected to the Hall of Fame last month, the Phillies awarded him the club’s highest honor for an individual player.

MLB News / Bucs Dugout / December 24

Pirates sign first baseman Darick Hall from Phillies organization

A change of scenery for the 6’4” slugger could make him a dark horse for the Opening Day roster Darick Hall finds himself in a new organization for the first time in his professional career.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / December 23

Former Philadelphia Phillies Fan Favorite Slugger Signs Deal With Pittsburgh Pirates

One of the challenging things that comes with having a loaded Major League roster like the Philadelphia Phillies is that it's hard for minor leaguers to break through and earn a role on the team.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / December 20

Two former Phillies find new teams on minor-league deals

A pair of recent former Phillies players found new teams ahead of the 2025 season as Darick Hall and Cristian Pache are now on the move. The power-hitting Hall is signing with the Pittsburgh Pirates on a minor-league deal with an invitation to major-league spring training, he confirmed to Phillies Nation on Thursday.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / December 18

Merry Cliffmas and Happy Halladays: Unwrapping the biggest Christmastime acquisitions in Phillies history

This is an updated version of a story that was originally published in 2020. Throughout team history, the Philadelphia Phillies franchise has gifted its fan base a number of major acquisitions during the holiday season.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / December 13

Free book signing with Phillies beat writer Todd Zolecki this Sunday in Ardmore

Still looking for a great holiday gift for a Phillies fan? Head over to Shibe Vintage Sports/Wheelhouse Cards at 78 Rittenhouse Place in Ardmore, Pa. on Sunday, Dec.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / December 12

New Mike Schmidt documentary details complicated relationship with Phillies fans

Mike Schmidt is the greatest player to sport a Philadelphia Phillies uniform, the best third baseman to ever man the hot corner and one of the most accomplished power hitters in the history of Major League Baseball.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / December 5

Darick Hall reflects on time in Phillies organization, discusses options in free agency

Darick Hall prayed for the moment. Like he does before every game, Hall stopped to pray before Triple-A Lehigh Valley’s season-ending matchup against Worcester on Sept.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 9

Phillies' moves include placing OF on 10-day injured list

It’s unclear how long he is expected to be out of action, but it seems the Phils will have to progress for at least a week without their recent outfield upgrade.

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