Kevin Gorman stories, Page 10
Patrick Reed produces the rarest of birds at U.S. Open, with an albatross on par 5 No. 4Video
When the man with the one of the best short games in golf hit the longest of long shots, he had no idea what happened to his ball. So Patrick Reed raised his palms upward, as if to ask for an answer. Then he pointed his left index finger downward,...
Power outage: Pirates try to pinpoint problem of why home runs are hard to hit at PNC Park
As much as Andrew McCutchen would have loved for his historic home run to pass Roberto Clemente for third place in Pittsburgh Pirates history to be a no-doubter, his initial reaction was filled with fear. The 38-year-old designated hitter described in detail how he watched the ball hit at a...
Andrew McCutchen’s historic home run passes Roberto Clemente, sparks Pirates past Marlins
Andrew McCutchen was hunting a home run, knowing he had yet to hit one at PNC Park this season and that his next would carry special significance in Pittsburgh Pirates history. McCutchen picked the perfect moment. With one out and two on in the fifth inning against the Miami Marlins,...
Andrew McCutchen homers to pass Roberto Clemente for 3rd place in Pirates historyVideo
Andrew McCutchen raised his right arm toward the sky as he circled the bases Wednesday afternoon at PNC Park, celebrating his three-run home run against the Miami Marlins. This one was special enough to require a curtain call. McCutchen hit his 241st home run with the Pittsburgh Pirates, moving past...
Pirates catcher Joey Bart begins rehab assignment, Endy Rodriguez to visit surgeon
With both Opening Day catchers on the injured list, the Pittsburgh Pirates are taking steps closer to getting some clarity at the position. Endy Rodriguez, out since June 7 with right elbow inflammation, is scheduled to visit orthopedic surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles this week. Dr. ElAttrache performed...
Pirates make bullpen move, recalling Carmen Mlodzinski, optioning Kyle Nicolas
The Pittsburgh Pirates made a bullpen move Wednesday that could affect their starting pitching plans this season. Right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski, who moved from a relief role to the starting rotation this season, was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis and is expected to be used out of the bullpen. Mlodzinski was 1-4...
Sandy Alcantara silences Pirates bats, as late rally falls short in loss to Marlins
A Ke’Bryan Hayes home run provided a momentum swing for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the Miami Marlins, so it was fitting he had a chance to be the hero with two outs in the ninth inning. Hayes came to bat with a pair of runners in scoring position, only to...
‘It’s in him’: Don Kelly has shown competitive fire, fight in 1st month as Pirates manager
Don Kelly seemed stunned to learn before Monday’s game against the Miami Marlins that it marked one month since he had been named manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, perhaps because he’s been too busy adjusting to his new role to spend time in reflection. “It’s been a month?” Kelly asked...
Pirates pound 15 hits, score in double digits for 3rd time to top Marlins in series opener
After Bryan Reynolds had cleared the loaded bases with a triple in a four-run third inning, the Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder was feeling good about the cushion they had built over the Miami Marlins. “Then I remembered opening weekend they just kept coming back on us, so obviously wanted some...
After ‘underperforming’ expectations, Jared Triolo’s bat finally comes up big for Pirates
Jared Triolo knew runs would be hard to come by against the Philadelphia Phillies, so he came to the plate in the second inning with one out, a runner at first base and looking to do damage. When Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez threw a 2-0 sinker over the middle of...
Pirates GM calls catcher Endy Rodriguez’s elbow injury ‘a splash of cold water to the face’
When it comes to Pittsburgh Pirates catchers, Ben Cherington covered the good, the bad and the ugly Sunday on his weekly radio show. The Pirates general manager focused on the positives when discussing a position of constant change, as injuries that have taken a toll on Joey Bart and Endy...
Isaac Mattson gets out of jam to earn 1st MLB win, Henry Davis homers as Pirates top Phillies
Isaac Mattson found himself in a precarious position Saturday afternoon, and it had nothing to do with taking an early-morning flight from Memphis and arriving at PNC Park just a few hours before first pitch. Recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis, the Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed reliever inherited a runner on third base...
‘It provides clarity’: Mason Rudolph reacts to Steelers signing 4-time MVP QB Aaron Rodgers
While Aaron Rodgers signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers was dominating the news cycle, Mason Rudolph was talking baseball with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday afternoon at PNC Park. The Steelers quarterback, along with tight end Connor Heyward, chatted with Pirates relievers David Bednar and Chase Shugart about everything from favorite...
Full Count: After being booed, demoted, David Bednar ready to reclaim closer role for Pirates
David Bednar has basked in the adulation that comes with being an All-Star closer for his hometown team, walking from the bullpen to the mound to the Pittsburgh Steelers anthem, “Renegade,” amid cheers at PNC Park. But Bednar has endured the flip side, going from leading the major leagues with...
Bucs Beat Q&A: Meeting cousin ‘very special’ to Pirates hot-hitting SS Isiah Kiner-Falefa
Bucs Beat Q&A: Pirates shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa What was it like to meet a relative when you were introduced to Ralph Kiner’s son, Scott, while in New York last month for the Mets series? It was awesome. It was kind of weird that the Mets did way more for me...
Nick Gonzales delivers bases-loaded sacrifice fly to lift Pirates to walk-off win over Phillies
Nick Gonzales watched Isiah Kiner-Falefa drop a bunt that rolled slowly down the third base line before stopping in fair territory, leaving the bases loaded for the Pittsburgh Pirates with no outs in the ninth inning. “I was as excited as if someone hit a homer,” Gonzales said. “To see...
Endy Rodriguez exits with right elbow issue, leaving Pirates shorthanded at catcher
When Endy Rodriguez was sidelined Friday night due to right elbow discomfort, it left the Pittsburgh Pirates with only one catcher against the Philadelphia Phillies. Pirates manager Don Kelly pulled Rodriguez after he experienced issues with his right elbow in the second inning. “We were just monitoring that,” Kelly said....
Framber Valdez strikes out 11 as Astros beat Pirates following long rain delay
After the start of the game was delayed three hours, 22 minutes by rain, Framber Valdez made short work of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Houston left-hander struck out the side in the first inning on his way to recording a season-best 11 strikeouts in an 8-2 win Thursday night before...
Mike Burrows shines in start as Pirates shut out Astros to even series
Mike Burrows came out full of adrenaline, only to find himself in a 3-0 count against Houston Astros leadoff batter Jeremy Pena. That’s when Burrows came to a realization about the first two starts of his major-league career and slowed the game down. Burrows began by recovering to strike out...
Paul Skenes Q&A: Pirates ace speaks frankly about lack of run support in quality starts
Paul Skenes walked off the field to an ovation Tuesday night from the crowd of 15,891 at PNC Park after the 23-year-old right-hander recorded eight strikeouts and allowed one run over eight innings. The applause was more appreciation than celebration, as the Pittsburgh Pirates trailed the Houston Astros, 1-0. Skenes...
Pirates showing trust in Chase Shugart in big moments, as reliever embraces fireman role
After retiring 13 consecutive San Diego Padres, Andrew Heaney allowed two doubles in a span of three batters before Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly turned to the bullpen in the sixth inning. With two outs, a runner on second base and the Pirates protecting a two-run lead, Chase Shugart came...
While chasing Clemente, Andrew McCutchen spoke up and showed the Pirates leadership
Andrew McCutchen started the weekend by staring down then shouting at the umpire after his controversial called third strike cost the Pittsburgh Pirates the go-ahead run in a loss to the San Diego Padres. The 38-year-old designated hitter challenged his teammates in a closed-door meeting by telling them to earn...
Andrew McCutchen hits historic homer but Padres rally with 4-run 7th to beat Pirates
Andrew McCutchen moved into a tie with a franchise icon, but the Pittsburgh Pirates blew a chance to win successive series for the first time this season. McCutchen got the Pirates going when he hit a two-run home run in the third inning — his 240th with the Pirates —...
Pirates GM remains mum on timeline for promotion of top prospect Bubba Chandler
As Bubba Chandler plays the waiting game to be promoted, the man who makes that call remains non-committal about a timeline for baseball’s top pitching prospect to make his major-league debut. Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said Sunday on his weekly radio show that Chandler’s efficiency and where he...
Great company: Andrew McCutchen homers to tie Roberto Clemente among Pirates’ leadersVideo
As franchise icons and jersey numbers go, Andrew McCutchen ranks behind Roberto Clemente in both categories. When it comes to home runs for the Pittsburgh Pirates, however, they are now tied. McCutchen hit a two-run homer against the San Diego Padres on Sunday, and his 240th with the Pirates ties...
