Kevin Gorman stories, Page 2
Pirates-Rays start time at PNC Park moved up to 3:30 p.m. due to impending storms
The Pittsburgh Pirates moved up the start time for Saturday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays to 3:30 p.m. at PNC Park, due to impending storms. The Pirates-Rays game was scheduled to start at 4:05 p.m. Fans already are lined up along General Robinson to Federal Street to get the...
Oneil Cruz homers, Brandon Lowe doubles twice against former team as Pirates top Rays
Brandon Lowe was confused when his first hit was followed by the flashing of “Home Run” on the Jumbotron and fireworks at PNC Park, given that it was a ground-rule double that bounced over the fence. Lowe turned to second base umpire Paul Clemons for clarification, double-checking that he had...
City Connect: A.J. Burnett returns to Pittsburgh as Pirates unveil new jerseys
The Pittsburgh Pirates didn’t need a bat signal to summon A.J. Burnett back to PNC Park. A simple phone call sealed the deal to get Burnett to serve as the narrator for the unveiling of their City Connect uniforms. Burnett wore a custom jersey with his old No. 34 on...
Pirates promote righty reliever Cam Sanders, option veteran Jose Urquidy in bullpen moves
The Pittsburgh Pirates shook up their bullpen Friday, recalling rookie right-handed reliever Cam Sanders and optioning veteran righty Jose Urquidy to Triple-A Indianapolis. Sanders, 29, made his major league debut last summer, posting an 8.10 ERA with four strikeouts, five walks and two home runs allowed in 6 2/3 innings...
Bucs Beat Q&A: Pirates ace Paul Skenes shows lighter side as ‘funniest person on the team’
This is a big weekend for Paul Skenes at PNC Park. The 23-year-old Pittsburgh Pirates ace, the unanimous winner of the 2025 National League Cy Young Award, was presented his trophy by 1990 NL Cy Young winner Doug Drabek prior to Friday night’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The...
Full Count: Oneil Cruz, Brandon Lowe providing pop at top of the order for Pirates
The first two players in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ batting order are a pair of left-handed hitters whose stature stands in stark contrast but whose statistics serve as almost mirror images of one another. At 6-foot-7, 248 pounds, Oneil Cruz uses his long levers to bash balls to record-breaking exit velocities...
Starting to ‘feel more real’ for Jared Jones after bullpen session for Pirates at PNC Park
A change of scenery provided a positive boost to Jared Jones, who has been based in Florida all spring while working his way back from InternalBrace surgery on his right elbow. The 24-year-old right-hander threw a bullpen session to positive reviews from his Pittsburgh Pirates coaches and teammates Tuesday at...
Carmen Mlodzinski tosses 6 shutout innings in relief as Pirates rebound to beat Nationals
A day after a Don Kelly decision backfired when he pinch-hit for the hottest bat in his lineup, the Pittsburgh Pirates manager took another strategic risk against the Washington Nationals. Knowing the Nationals could load the top of their lineup with left-handed hitters, Kelly opted to use lefty reliever Mason...
Pirates’ patience rewarded as DH Marcell Ozuna snaps out of slump with RBI double
Marcell Ozuna was seeking to snap out of a slump, so an opposite-field single in the second inning would do. The Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter — who calls himself a “petroleum guy” — wasn’t done. He was only getting warmed up. When Ozuna delivered an RBI double in the fourth...
Nationals take advantage of Mitch Keller’s command issues for early lead to beat Pirates
Mitch Keller had been the model of consistency for the Pittsburgh Pirates with three consecutive quality starts, but the veteran right-hander had command issues from the first batter Tuesday night and the Washington Nationals took advantage to build a three-run lead in the first inning. The Pirates battled back to...
Brandon Lowe makes Pirates history with back-to-back 5-RBI performances
The Pittsburgh Pirates had scored seven runs in the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals, so Brandon Lowe was looking for an elevated pitch from Brad Lord to get off a good swing. “I didn’t want to be the guy,” Lowe said, “who ended that rally.” When the two-time All-Star...
Pirates provide plenty of run support for Paul Skenes, pound out 16 runs to beat Nationals
The Pittsburgh Pirates not providing run support for Paul Skenes seems like a distant memory as they scored in the double digits for the first time this season. And they did that in the sixth inning alone. Skenes delivered a quality start with six strikeouts in as many innings, but...
After fixing arm slot, lefty reliever Evan Sisk hopes to help taxed Pirates bullpen
Evan Sisk knew his command struggles in spring training cost him a spot on the Opening Day roster after he issued almost as many walks as he did strikeouts in Grapefruit League play. “You notice it when it’s happening,” Sisk said. “I knew during spring I was walking too many...
Pirates catcher Henry Davis develops into dangerous weapon in run game
Henry Davis would love to share his secret for throwing out base stealers, but the Pittsburgh Pirates catcher doesn’t even get to see what works for him most of the time because his mask is often turned sideways and blocking his view. “I have no idea. I’m just trying to...
Bucs Beat Q&A: Kevin Griffin ‘super proud’ of Konnor Griffin’s humility amid fanfare of debut
Kevin Griffin took time off from his job as softball coach and associate athletic director at Belhaven University, a Division III program in Jackson, Miss., to enjoy the major-league debut of his son, Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin. After Konnor signed a nine-year, $140 million contract extension Wednesday, Kevin Griffin...
Kevin Gorman’s Take 5: Konnor Griffin isn’t the only 19-year-old star on rise for the Pirates
The major-league debut and subsequent signing of Konnor Griffin to a nine-year, $140 million contract extension have made the Pittsburgh Pirates the talk of the baseball world. But the buzz isn’t isolated to one 19-year-old Pirate. Though Griffin is baseball’s consensus top prospect, the Pirates have one of the most...
Pirates unveil new City Connect uniforms, an all-black jersey with 2 hat combinations
The Pittsburgh Pirates unveiled their 2026 City Connect uniform Thursday, all-black jerseys with gold lettering designed to “embody the grit, toughness, and pride” that define the city and its people. The City Connect uniforms, in partnership with Nike, feature detailing that pay homage to the Pirates nickname and includes nods...
‘Pumped to be a Pirate’: Konnor Griffin, 19, signs record 9-year, $140 million contractVideo
Amid negotiations for a record contract extension for a rookie, Konnor Griffin asked an innocent question of a Pittsburgh Pirates front office poised to make him the face of the franchise. How are his Pirates teammates going to feel about the organization making a nine-year, $140 million commitment to a...
Pirates GM Ben Cherington preaches patience with DH Marcell Ozuna, outfield defense
Runway was a word Ben Cherington had on repeat Tuesday afternoon, when the Pittsburgh Pirates general manager discussed everything from his designated hitter to the outfield defense to development. The Pirates are off to a 7-5 start but are still testing Cherington’s patience, as he refuses to pass judgment on...
Paul Skenes, Konnor Griffin shine in 1st game together as Pirates pull away to beat Padres
Paul Skenes and Konnor Griffin shared the field for the first time as Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night, and the 23-year-old right-hander and 19-year-old rookie shortstop flashed why they are billed as generational talents. The reigning National League Cy Young Award winner, Skenes flirted with a no-hitter for five-plus innings...
Despite scuffles at plate, Pirates GM says Konnor Griffin has ‘made the team better’
Ben Cherington knew there would be a transition period for Konnor Griffin to adjust to the major leagues, so the Pittsburgh Pirates general manager acknowledged he took a calculated risk by promoting baseball’s consensus top prospect to play in Friday’s home opener. After the 19-year-old shortstop pressed at the plate...
Pirates turn to converted 2nd basemen Gonzales and Yorke to play 3rd base
When the Pittsburgh Pirates promoted 19-year-old shortstop Konnor Griffin to the major leagues, it appeared the left side of their infield would be settled with Jared Triolo shifting to third base. That proved short-lived, as Triolo injured the patellar tendon in his right knee in the home opener and will...
Pirates strand 10 runners as Padres win by shutout to snap 5-game winning streak
Bubba Chandler topped triple digits 13 times with his four-seam fastball against San Diego, but the Pittsburgh Pirates rookie right-hander couldn’t hide his contempt for his inability to stay in the strike zone. A day after three pitchers combined for 14 strikeouts without a walk against the Baltimore Orioles, Chandler...
How the Pirates’ Oneil Cruz is turning his kryptonite into his superpower
Baltimore Orioles left-hander Cade Povich got Oneil Cruz swinging for strikes at four-seam fastballs on his first two pitches, one over the middle of the plate and the other on the outside. When Povich sent another heater in the strike zone low and inside, Cruz punished the pitch by driving...
Ryan O’Hearn homer highlights 4-RBI day as Pirates beat Baltimore to sweep 3-game series
What the Pittsburgh Pirates lacked more than pop in the middle of the lineup last season was the synergy to support a strong starting pitching performance. Braxton Ashcraft got both as he recorded a career-best eight strikeouts without a walk in six innings for a quality start against the Baltimore...
