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On YouTubePittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / November 26
Pirates All 40: Joey Wentz Makes the Most of Brief Audition
This is one in a series of stories breaking down members of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 40-man roster. A September 2024 waiver claim, left-handed reliever Joey Wentz appeared in eight games for the Pirates down the stretch last season.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / September 13
Home Run Stroke Now in Pirates Reliever Joey Wentz’s Past
Joey Wentz has never taken an at-bat in a major-league game and likely never will. Major League Baseball adopted the universal designated hitter rule in 2022, the same year the left-handed pitcher broke into the big leagues with the Detroit Tigers.
MLB News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / September 5
Pirates Bounce Back to Down Nats 9-4, Falter Sets Career-High
A day after being no-hit in Chicago, eight different players for the Pittsburgh Pirates had at least one hit in a 9-4 win over the Washington Nationals at PNC Park on Thursday.
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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / September 5
Report: Pirates to Designate Veteran Pitcher for Assignment
The Pittsburgh Pirates will designate veteran pitcher Domingo Germán for assignment, per a report by FanSided’s Robert Murray. The move was necessary to make room for recent waiver claim Joey Wentz.
MLB News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / September 5
Pirates DFA Domingo Germán, Add Joey Wentz to Active Roster
The Pittsburgh Pirates needed to open a spot on the active roster after claiming left-handed pitcher Joey Wentz off waivers from the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 5
Pirates designate righty Domingo German for assignment
The Pirates announced that left-hander Joey Wentz, whom they claimed off waivers earlier this week, has been added to the active roster. Right-hander Domingo Germán has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move.
MLB News / Last Word On Sports / September 3
Pirates Claim Left-Handed Pitcher from Tigers
The Pittsburgh Pirates have claimed left-handed pitcher Joey Wentz off waivers from the Detroit Tigers. Once Wentz, 26, joins the club, a corresponding move must be made to make room on the 28-man roster.
Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 30
Tigers designate former prominent pitching prospect for assignment
He was the No. 40 overall pick by the Braves back in 2016.
Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / March 26, 2024
Joey Wentz and Alex Faedo make the Opening Day bullpen 
The Opening Day roster is now set as Beau Brieske is optioned to Triple-A, while RHP Miguel Diaz’s fate remains uncertain. The Tigers have announced their final roster moves prior to Opening Day.
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 29, 2023
MLB best bets, strikeout props for Friday 9/29: Let's grab Lynn for the win
Boom! That's a 3-0 day in strikeout props on Thursday, and all at plus money, too. It puts YB's Jack Dougherty back in the green at 7-5 on the week, so let's finish off strong with Jack's three favorite K props for Friday's MLB slate.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 28, 2023
Detroit is Homa Sweet Homa this week
The PGA Tour rolls on this week with the Rocket Mortgage Classic from Detroit Golf Club, and if you like birdies, this is the tournament for you.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 23, 2023
MLB best bets: Wiesguy's 2 Picks and a Prop for 6/23
It has been a tough week for YB's Matt Wiesenfeld. On Wednesday the Angels failed to score, and that Gavin Williams guy in Cleveland was actually pretty good. He didn't even get the chance to earn some back with Atlanta because their game was postponed.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 6, 2023
MLB best Home Run bets: 3 home run props for Tuesday 6/6
There are a whopping 15 games on Tuesday night's MLB slate, which means there will be dozens of dingers flying out of the park all over the league. And what better way to attack a loaded slate like this than to target some juicy home run props?
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