Joel Hanrahan is open to the idea of signing a multi-year contract extension with the Pirates. Hanrahan avoided arbitration last offseason by signing a $1.4 million deal, but he'll be due for a raise after posting a 1.83 ERA and 61/16 K/BB ratio in 68 2/3 innings this season while converting 40 of 44 save chances. "Yeah, of course I'd listen to it," said Hanrahan. "It's every player's goal to get a multiyear contract. If they approach me with it, I'll listen to it and take it in. It's a situation where we'll see what happens." The Pirates say that an extension for Hanrahan is not a priority, but they're not ruling out the possibility.

According to Alex Speier of WEEI, the Pirates will listen to trade offers for Joel Hanrahan. There's no guarantee that the Bucs will let go of the 30-year-old right-hander, who posted a 1.83 ERA and 61/16 K/BB ratio in 68 2/3 innings this season. But they're open to offers, and the right one could do the trick. Hanrahan would fit nicely at the back end of the Boston bullpen, and Speier suspects that the Red Sox front office might soon express trade interest.

Joel Hanrahan earned his 40th save of the season in Monday's 9-8 defeat of the Brewers. Hanrahan stumbled a bit in September, but will still finish up with one of the finest performances from a closer in recent memory. He's currently sporting a 1.83 ERA.

Joel Hanrahan notched his 39th save of the season in Tuesday's win over the Diamondbacks. Hanrahan had allowed three runs -- two earned -- over his previous two innings pitched after allowing just 11 earned runs over 64 2/3 innings to start the season. The dominant closer has a sublime 1.76 ERA and 1.02 WHIP for the Buccos this year.

Joel Hanrahan has not allowed a run since July 2. The Pirates are in a bit of a funk as of late, but Hanrahan remains one of the most dominant closers in the game. He has a 1.15 ERA, a 0.89 WHIP and 30 saves in 31 opportunities this season for third-place Pittsburgh.

Joel Hanrahan notched his 30th save of the season in Thursday's win over the Braves. He was called upon to get four outs, retiring Dan Uggla with a man on base in the eighth before a relatively pain-free ninth that included only a David Ross double. Hanrahan has now converted 30 of 31 save chances on the season while sporting a sublime 1.15 ERA and 0.89 WHIP.

Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said Joel Hanrahan will be unavailable Wednesday. Hanrahan has pitched in three consecutive games, so he'll take a rest Wednesday. It's not known who would get the ball in a potential save situation, though Jose Veras is probably the best bet.

Joel Hanrahan blew a save against the Astros Sunday, snapping his streak of 28 consecutive saves. It wasn't a "true" blown save for Hanrahan. He was called upon with two outs in the eighth and gave up a run-scoring double that tied the game. Hanrahan stayed in for the ninth and set the Astros down in order. He remains one of the safest closers in baseball.

Joel Hanrahan has converted 28 consecutive save opportunities dating back to September 12, 2010. It's the longest current streak in the majors, propelling Hanrahan to elite status. He carries a 1.56 ERA and 0.98 WHIP into the second half of the season.

Joel Hanrahan converted his 22nd save of the season in Saturday's 6-4 defeat of the Red Sox. Hanrahan allowed a double to Dustin Pedroia, but tallied an impressive strikeout against Adrian Gonzalez to end the game. He has a 1.24 ERA, a 0.94 WHIP and has fanned 31 batters in 36-plus frames this year.