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Pirates Reporter Reveals Why Bryan Reynolds Won't Be Traded at Deadline
Bryan Reynolds' name has been floated in trade rumors ahead of the July 31 deadline. But the Pittsburgh Pirates would most likely not get back the haul associated with a two-time All-Star who is under team control through 2031. Reynolds is having a poor season, slashing .225/.287/.369 with an 82 OPS+, 10 home runs and a minus-0.8 bWAR. He's also playing mediocre defense in right field with minus-5 defensive runs saved. Would the Pirates move Reynolds even though the return would be low? Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Pirates reporter Noah Hiles doesn't see that happening. 'The Pirates aren't really a team that ever looks to trade a piece when they can't get maximum value and I think if they'd be selling Bryan Reynolds, they'd be selling him when his stock is maybe at an all-time low,' Hiles told the 'Foul Territory' podcast. Hiles said he 'wouldn't completely write' Reynolds off despite his regression this season. He pointed to the fact that Reynolds was an All-Star as recently as last year and was still a productive hitter entering 2025. 'I think it might just be a down year. I can see him rebounding. I can see teams thinking that, 'Hey, a change of scenery, getting this guy in a lineup with a little bit more protection, take less pressure off him, maybe you get more value out of him there,'' Hiles explained. Hiles previously reported that Reynolds has a limited no-trade clause for six teams that include the New York Yankees, New York Mets, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays. According to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, the Kansas City Royals are interested in Reynolds to upgrade their outfield. Reynolds signed an eight-year, $106.75 million extension with the Pirates in April 2023. He's making $14.25 million this year and is owed $15.25 million annually from 2026-2030. There's a $20 million club option for 2031 when Reynolds is 36. Related Headlines 'Can't Just Trade Everybody': Phillies Owner John Middleton Opens Up About Deadline Approach '1 Percent Chance': Pirates Reporter Shares Bleak Take on Paul Skenes Extension Prospects Yankees Expected 'To Get After It' Before Trade Deadline: 6 Blockbuster Trade Targets, Including Chris Sale Top MLB reporter: Teams Will 'Laugh At' Luis Robert Jr. If He Makes This Demand
Washington Post
12-07-2025
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- Washington Post
Buxton hits for the cycle on his bobblehead day as Twins beat Pirates, 12-4
MINNEAPOLIS — All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton hit for the cycle on his bobblehead day, completing it with a solo home run in the seventh inning, and the Minnesota Twins routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-4 on Saturday. Buxton hit a single in the first inning, a triple in the second and a double in the third. He singled again in the fifth before stepping to the plate in the seventh for one more chance at the first cycle ever at Target Field, which opened in 2010.
Al Arabiya
12-07-2025
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- Al Arabiya
Buxton hits for the cycle on his bobblehead day as twins beat pirates, 12-4
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton hit for the cycle on his bobblehead day, completing it with a solo home run in the seventh inning, and the Minnesota Twins routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-4 on Saturday. Buxton hit a single in the first inning, a triple in the second, and a double in the third. He singled again in the fifth before stepping to the plate in the seventh for one more chance at the first cycle ever at Target Field, which opened in 2010. Facing Pirates reliever Andrew Heaney, Buxton hit a solo homer 427 feet to center field to complete the cycle – and send Target Field into a frenzy. His timing was perfect, too: Saturday's giveaway at the stadium was a Buxton bobblehead of his Buck Truck home run celebration. Buxton's homer came two days before the Home Run Derby, in which he'll participate in his home state of Georgia at Truist Park in Atlanta. Kody Clemens hit a three-run homer in the Twins' six-run second inning. Matt Wallner and Willi Castro each hit solo homers, with Castro's coming right after Buxton's momentous blast. Cole Sands threw two hitless innings as Minnesota's opening pitcher. Reliever Travis Adams (1-0) gave up two hits and two runs – one unearned – in four innings to pick up his first career win in his second major league appearance. Pirates starter Mike Burrows (1-3) recorded just four outs before he was lifted in his shortest start of the year. Jack Suwinski homered for the Pirates, who lost their eighth straight game. Key moment: Buxton's cycle was the highlight of the game, but it was Clemens' blast that opened the floodgates in the Twins' six-run second inning. Key stat: Buxton became the 12th player in Twins history to hit for the cycle. Up next: RHP Mitch Keller (3-10, 3.58 ERA) starts Pittsburgh's final game before the All-Star break. RHP Simeon Woods Richardson (5-4, 4.08) takes the mound Sunday for the Twins.
Yahoo
12-07-2025
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Buxton hits for the cycle on his bobblehead day as Twins beat Pirates, 12-4
Minnesota Twins' Kody Clemens (18) runs the bases after hitting a 3-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Minnesota Twins' Ryan Jeffers (27) and Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Joey Bart (14) collide after Jeffers was tagged out at home during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mike Burrows (53) walks back to the dugout during a pitching change in the second inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Minnesota Twins' Byron Buxton (25) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run for the cycle during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Minnesota Twins' Byron Buxton (25) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run for the cycle during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Minnesota Twins' Kody Clemens (18) runs the bases after hitting a 3-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Minnesota Twins' Ryan Jeffers (27) and Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Joey Bart (14) collide after Jeffers was tagged out at home during the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mike Burrows (53) walks back to the dugout during a pitching change in the second inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) Minnesota Twins' Byron Buxton (25) runs the bases after hitting a solo home run for the cycle during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton hit for the cycle on his bobblehead day, completing it with a solo home run in the seventh inning, and the Minnesota Twins routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-4 on Saturday. Buxton hit a single in the first inning, a triple in the second and a double in the third. He singled again in the fifth before stepping to the plate in the seventh for one more chance at the first cycle ever at Target Field, which opened in 2010. Advertisement Facing Pirates reliever Andrew Heaney, Buxton hit a solo homer 427 feet to center field to complete the cycle — and send Target Field into a frenzy. His timing was perfect, too: Saturday's giveaway at the stadium was a Buxton bobblehead of his 'Buck Truck' home run celebration. Buxton's homer came two days before the Home Run Derby, in which he'll participate in his home state of Georgia at Truist Park in Atlanta. Kody Clemens hit a three-run homer in the Twins' six-run second inning. Matt Wallner and Willi Castro each hit solo homers, with Castro's coming right after Buxton's momentous blast. Cole Sands threw two hitless innings as Minnesota's opening pitcher. Reliever Travis Adams (1-0) gave up two hits and two runs — one unearned — in four innings to pick up his first career win in his second major league appearance. Advertisement Pirates starter Mike Burrows (1-3) recorded just four outs before he was lifted in his shortest start of the year. Jack Suwinski homered for the Pirates, who lost their eighth straight game. Key moment Buxton's cycle was the highlight of the game, but it was Clemens' blast that opened the floodgates in the Twins' six-run second inning. Key stat Buxton became the 12th player in Twins history to hit for the cycle. Up next RHP Mitch Keller (3-10, 3.58 ERA) starts Pittsburgh's final game before the All-Star break. RHP Simeon Woods Richardson (5-4, 4.08) takes the mound Sunday for the Twins. ___ AP MLB:
Associated Press
12-07-2025
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- Associated Press
Buxton hits for the cycle on his bobblehead day as Twins beat Pirates, 12-4
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton hit for the cycle on his bobblehead day, completing it with a solo home run in the seventh inning, and the Minnesota Twins routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 12-4 on Saturday. Buxton hit a single in the first inning, a triple in the second and a double in the third. He singled again in the fifth before stepping to the plate in the seventh for one more chance at the first cycle ever at Target Field, which opened in 2010. Facing Pirates reliever Andrew Heaney, Buxton hit a solo homer 427 feet to center field to complete the cycle — and send Target Field into a frenzy. His timing was perfect, too: Saturday's giveaway at the stadium was a Buxton bobblehead of his 'Buck Truck' home run celebration. Buxton's homer came two days before the Home Run Derby, in which he'll participate in his home state of Georgia at Truist Park in Atlanta. Kody Clemens hit a three-run homer in the Twins' six-run second inning. Matt Wallner and Willi Castro each hit solo homers, with Castro's coming right after Buxton's momentous blast. Cole Sands threw two hitless innings as Minnesota's opening pitcher. Reliever Travis Adams (1-0) gave up two hits and two runs — one unearned — in four innings to pick up his first career win in his second major league appearance. Pirates starter Mike Burrows (1-3) recorded just four outs before he was lifted in his shortest start of the year. Jack Suwinski homered for the Pirates, who lost their eighth straight game. Key moment Buxton's cycle was the highlight of the game, but it was Clemens' blast that opened the floodgates in the Twins' six-run second inning. Key stat Buxton became the 12th player in Twins history to hit for the cycle. Up next RHP Mitch Keller (3-10, 3.58 ERA) starts Pittsburgh's final game before the All-Star break. RHP Simeon Woods Richardson (5-4, 4.08) takes the mound Sunday for the Twins. ___ AP MLB:
