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Josh Harrison retires as a member of the Pirates after one-day contract

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 9:32 PM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Josh Harrison retires as a member of the Pirates after one-day contract

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Josh Harrison officially retired from Major League Baseball on August 7, 2026, after signing a one-day contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 39-year-old spent his first eight seasons with the Pirates, where he gained a reputation for his gritty style of play and fan engagement. Harrison reflected on his connection to Pittsburgh, crediting the city and organization for fostering his career after being traded there in 2009. Pirates chairman Bob Nutting attended the retirement ceremony, emphasizing the importance of reconnecting with alumni and celebrating players like Harrison who embody Pittsburgh's baseball tradition.

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•Harrison played 13 seasons in MLB, with eight years at the Pirates.
•He was a two-time All-Star and won the 2014 Heart and Hustle award.
•Harrison helped the Pirates reach the playoffs from 2013-2015.
•He signed a one-day contract to retire with the Pirates.
•Nutting aims to strengthen ties with former players in the organization.

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9:32 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Pittsburgh Has Always Been Home,’ Josh Harrison Signs One-Day Contract to Retire With Pirates

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PITTSBURGH — Josh Harrison returned to the stadium he called home for the first eight seasons of his 13-year big-league […] The post ‘Pittsburgh Has Always Been Home,’ Josh Harrison Signs One-Day Contract to Retire With Pirates appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
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