{"id":788281,"date":"2026-07-09T02:45:37","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T02:45:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/788281\/"},"modified":"2026-07-09T02:45:37","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T02:45:37","slug":"pittsburgh-pirates-sign-mlb-legends-grandson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/788281\/","title":{"rendered":"Pittsburgh Pirates Sign MLB Legend’s Grandson"},"content":{"rendered":"

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HOUSTON, TEXAS – JULY 04: Grae Kessinger #16 of the Houston Astros hits a solo home run in the third inning against the Colorado Rockies at Minute Maid Park on July 04, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

On Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates<\/a> will play the second game of their series with the Atlanta Braves<\/a> at PNC Park.<\/p>\n

They are coming off a 12-4 victory on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

UPDATE: The Pirates lost 3-0.<\/p>\n

Pittsburgh Pirates Sign MLB Legend\u2019s Grandson\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyGrae Kessinger #16 of the Houston Astros<\/a> looks on during batting practice prior to a game against the Oakland Athletics at RingCentral Coliseum on July 21, 2023 in Oakland, California.<\/p>\n

Ahead of Wednesday\u2019s game, news came out that the Pirates had signed Grae Kessinger<\/a>.<\/p>\n

MLB.com wrote<\/a>: \u201cPittsburgh Pirates signed free agent 3B Grae Kessinger to a minor league contract.\u201d<\/p>\n

MLB.com added<\/a>: \u201c3B Grae Kessinger assigned to Indianapolis Indians.\u201d<\/p>\n

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GettyGrae Kessinger #16 of the Houston Astros hits a solo home run in the third inning against the Colorado Rockies<\/a> at Minute Maid Park on July 04, 2023 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n

Kessinger had recently been released<\/a> by the New York Mets<\/a>.<\/p>\n

He did not appear in an MLB<\/a> game for New York (and had been with their Triple-A affiliate).<\/p>\n

Looking At Kessinger\u2019s MLB Career\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyYainer Diaz #21 celebrates with Grae Kessinger #16 after scoring during the ninth inning in Game Five of the American League Championship Series against the Texas Rangers<\/a> at Globe Life Field on October 20, 2023 in Arlington, Texas.<\/p>\n

Kessinger was picked in the 2nd round of the 2019 MLB Draft.<\/p>\n

He has played both of his MLB seasons (2023-24) with the Houston Astros.<\/p>\n

Over 48 career games, Kessinger is batting .131 with eight hits, one home run, one RBI and seven runs.<\/p>\n

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GettyGrae Kessinger #16 of the Houston Astros hits a solo home run in the third inning against the Colorado Rockies at Minute Maid Park on July 04, 2023 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n

Kessinger is also the grandson of former Chicago Cubs<\/a> star Don Kessinger.<\/p>\n

He made six All-Star Games (and won two Gold Glove Awards) with the Cubs.<\/p>\n

In addition to the Cubs, he also spent time with the Chicago White Sox<\/a> and St. Louis Cardinals<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Pirates Right Now\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyManager Don Kelly<\/a> of the Pittsburgh Pirates argues a call during the second inning against the Cincinnati Reds<\/a> at PNC Park on June 26, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n

The Pirates come into Wednesday as the fourth-place team in the National League Central with a 47-45 record in 92 games.<\/p>\n

They have gone 6-4 over their last ten games (and are 24-22 in 46 games at home).<\/p>\n

After two more games with the Braves, the Pirates will start their next series on Friday night when they remain at PNC Park to host the Milwaukee Brewers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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