After more than a decade waiting, Maggi got his big break. We’re back with another installment of our Pittsburgh Pirates Top Games of 2023 and today’s edition brings a 2-for-1 deal and one of the most heartwarming stories of the season.
There once was a series preview... The St. Louis Cardinals host the Pittsburgh Pirates Whose bats have been relatively quiet. They brought up Drew Maggi A 34-year-old rookie His dedication, you have to admire it.
Maggi made his MLB debut earlier this season, appearing in three games for the Pirates and getting two hits in six plate appearances. At age 34, Maggi waited a long time for that cup of coffee in the majors.
ALTOONA– We’ve seen and heard all of the stories on Drew Maggi since his call-up to the majors and actually getting in a game for the first time in his 13 years of trudging in the minors.
The Pirates announced today that right-hander Vince Velasquez has been placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation. His roster spot will go to fellow righty Chase De Jong, who has been reinstated from his own IL stint, which was due to a lumbar spine muscle sprain.
Being a dad can be one of the hardest things to do in life. At times, being a sports fan can feel equally as taxing. However, this one father at the LA Dodgers game nailed both occupations about as well as you can.
"I was so happy I got it done, got that weight lifted off my shoulders."
The Pirates are off to their best start in over 30 seasons. The feeling of euphoria the entire team is currently experiencing is nothing compared to what third baseman Drew Maggi is feeling.
Pirates infielder Drew Maggi is one of the most heartwarming stories baseball stories in recent memory, as he spent 13 years in the minor leagues before finally getting his first taste of big-league action earlier in April.
It’s the best story in baseball right now. Drew Maggi, who was in Phillies camp last season on a minor league deal and spent parts of 2022 with the Lehigh Valley Ironpigs, made his MLB debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates after 13 years in the minor leagues.
On Wednesday night, a dream came true for Drew Maggi. After 13 years in the minor leagues, he broke into the majors. Of course, his incredible story didn’t stop the home plate umpire from trying to ruin the moment.
After 13 years in the minor leagues and then two games on the Pittsburgh Pirates' bench, Drew Maggi finally made his major league debut on Wednesday. The 33-year-old Phoenix native struck out as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning of the Pirates' 8-1 win over the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers.
Baseball can be a gruesome sport for players trying to get to the major leagues from the minors. After being drafted in the 15th round of the 2010 MLB Draft out of ASU by the Pittsburgh Pirates, infielder Drew Maggi finally got his call to the big leagues on Sunday.
On Sunday, the Pittsburgh Pirates gave the long-time minor leaguer an unexpected call-up to the big leagues to fill a spot on the roster after All-Star outfielder Bryan Reynolds was played on the bereavement list.
Nearly 13 years after Drew Maggi was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates, the team promoted the infielder to the major leagues for Sunday's game against the visiting Cincinnati Reds.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have selected the contract of Drew Maggi from Double-A Altoona and have placed outfielder Bryan Reynolds on the bereavement list.
The Philadelphia Phillies have reportedly signed OF/PH Justin Williams, RHP James Marvel, INF Drew Maggi, C Karl Ellison, and 1B Joe Genord to minor league deals, per the team's transaction log on MLB.com.
The Twins have outrighted six players off their 40-man roster after they went unclaimed on waivers.
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