Dennis Santana: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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Even casual baseball observers know the days of punches being thrown, helmets flying, and hilarious headlocks when the benches clear are long gone. When an actual brawl happens, it’s understandably easy to focus solely on even a hint of violence.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / April 2

Pirates pitcher goes viral for his hilariously short pants

Santana entered the game for the ninth inning of Wednesday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays while sporting a highly unusual look.

Paul Skenes dominates Rays in Pirates' victory

Former All-Star closer demoted to Triple-A by Pirates

There are many lessons to be taken from Pirates' demotion of David Bednar

Who is the most underrated player on each MLB team?

The 'MLB career saves leaders' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / ESPN / February 1

Yanks' Leiter, Pirates' Santana lose arbitration

New York Yankees reliever Mark Leiter Jr. and Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Dennis Santana lost to their teams in salary arbitration on Saturday.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?

The 'Home Run Derby champion' quiz

The 'MLB home run leaders from 2024' quiz

The '200 or more strikeouts in 2019' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / February 1

Pirates Defeat Dennis Santana, Finish 2-0 in Salary Arbitration

If a pennant was awarded for salary arbitration, the Pittsburgh Pirates might win it. The Pirates went 2-0 in their arbitration cases as they defeated relief pitcher Dennis Santana in a decision announced on Saturday.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 1

Pirates win arbitration hearing over Dennis Santana

The Pirates won their arbitration hearing with Dennis Santana, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand reports.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / January 27

Examining Pirates’ Two Salary Arbitration Cases

The Pittsburgh Pirates have two players scheduled for salary arbitration hearings. Neither hearing will be high-profile or create a ripple around baseball.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / December 11

Pirates All 40: Dennis Santana’s Revitalized Career

This is one in a series of stories breaking down members of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 40-man roster. The Pirates claimed right-handed pitcher Dennis Santana off waivers in June after the New York Yankees designated him for assignment.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / September 18

Pirates Lifeless Again vs. Cardinals; Nick Yorke Gets Big First

Bailey Falter delivered a strong start for the Pittsburgh Pirates but the offense was quiet for the second-straight night in a 3-1 loss to the St. Louis

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / August 24

Pirates Takeaways: Still Showing Fight, Santana Gets Rewarded

The 2024 regular season is in its home stretch and given what’s happened to the Pittsburgh Pirates this month, they easily could be mailing it in. The

MLB News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / July 4

Pirates Fall Short in 10th Inning Against Cardinals on Independence Day

The Pittsburgh Pirates were defeated 3-2 by the St. Louis Cardinals in 10 innings on the Fourth of July after Dennis Santana surrendered a pair of runs in the extra frame at PNC Park.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / June 13

Here’s Why Ex-Yankees Pitcher Could Be a Steal for the Pirates

Tuesday’s announcement that the Pittsburgh Pirates plucked pitcher Dennis Santana from the New York Yankees didn’t garner much attention. After all, the waiver claim was just one of many moves made by the Pirates this week.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / June 13

Pirates Activate Dennis Santana, Option Ryder Ryan

The Pittsburgh Pirates have activated right-handed pitcher Dennis Santana and optioned fellow right-hander Ryder Ryan to Triple-A Indianapolis. The Pirates claimed Santana off waivers from the New York Yankees on Tuesday.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / June 12

Former Yankees Reliever Claimed Off Waivers By NL Club

The New York Yankees won’t get pitcher Dennis Santana back as he was claimed off waivers on Tuesday by the Pittsburgh Pirates, the team announced. The Yankees designated Santana for assignment on Sunday to make room for pitcher Ron Marinaccio.

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / June 11

Pirates Add Former Dodgers Pitcher, DFA Another in Latest Roster Move

The Pittsburgh Pirates made a Dodgers-centric roster move on Tuesday, claiming one former Dodger while DFA-ing another. The Pirates claimed right-handed pitcher Dennis Santana off waivers, a former top prospect in the Dodgers organization who was designated for assignment by the New York Yankees.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / June 11

Pirates Claim Dennis Santana, DFA Jose Hernandez

The Pittsburgh Pirates have claimed right-handed pitcher Dennis Santana off waivers from the New York Yankees. Left-hander Jose Hernandez has been designated for assignment.

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / June 11

Former Dodgers Top Pitching Prospect Let Go By New York Yankees

Former Los Angeles Dodger pitcher and top prospect Dennis Santana could be on the move again. Santana has been designated for assignment by the New York Yankees.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / June 9

Yankees DFA Santana, recall Marinaccio

A familiar standby returns to the Yankees’ bullpen as The Dennis Santana Experiment ends. Yankees pitching coach Matt Blake has worked wonders with many an arm since taking over the position in 2020, helping to revamp the organization’s pitching apparatus as well.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / June 6

The Yankees need to DFA one liability in the bullpen

The Yankees currently sport one of the best bullpens in baseball despite the fact they have a number of injuries holding down the unit. They still expect Lou Trivino and Scott Effross to return around the summer trade deadline in two months, essentially representing two acquisitions they don’t need to worry about.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / April 5, 2024

Yankees place Loáisiga on 60-day IL, add Santana

Some bad, yet all-too-familiar news on Opening Day in the Bronx. As the day broke on the Yankees’ home opener against Toronto this afternoon, we got bad news about one of the bullpen’s stalwarts.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / April 5, 2024

Yankees’ recently promoted reliever has a new pitch that turned heads in Spring Training

One of the few things that the New York Yankees have been unable to avoid in recent years is the injury bug, and with Jonathan Loaisiga hitting the 60-day IL with a flexor strain, his season could be over.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 6, 2023

2 Former Dodgers Top Prospects Find New Homes in American League

Two former Los Angeles Dodgers top prospects have found new homes in the American League. Right-handed pitcher Dennis Santana has signed a minor league

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 6, 2023

Yankees, Dennis Santana Agree To Minor League Deal

The Yankees have agreed to a minor league contract with free agent right-hander Dennis Santana, reports Jessica Kleinschmidt. He’ll head to major league camp during spring training and compete for a bullpen job.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / December 6, 2023

Yankees Sign Former Mets Reliever

NASHVILLE - The New York Yankees have made another move. No, it is not the trade for superstar Juan Soto, which is expected to be finalized shortly. According to reporter Jessica Kleinschmidt, the Yankees have signed right-handed reliever Dennis Santana to a minor league deal with an invite to big-league camp in spring training.