Kevin Gorman stories, Page 42
Kevin Gorman’s Take 5: Pirates GM Ben Cherington still searching for starting pitching
As Ben Cherington was celebrating the re-signing of Andrew McCutchen, the Pittsburgh Pirates general manager addressed an offseason that has been slow to address the team’s glaring needs. The Pirates have traded for left-handed starting pitcher Marco Gonzales and outfielder Edward Olivares and signed free agents in designated hitter McCutchen,...
‘I feel like this is my final stop’: Andrew McCutchen says he hopes to retire as a Pirate
Andrew McCutchen is vocal about his desire to play for the Pittsburgh Pirates, so the decision to return for another season proved “fairly quick” and “pretty painless” for the five-time All-Star and fan favorite. After McCutchen’s one-year, $5 million contract with the Pirates was announced Wednesday morning, the 37-year-old designated...
Pirates re-sign fan favorite Andrew McCutchen to 1-year, $5M dealVideo
Cutch is coming back for another season. The Pittsburgh Pirates and fan favorite Andrew McCutchen agreed to a one-year contract Tuesday to bring the free-agent designated hitter/outfielder back on another one-year, $5 million contract to play his 16th major-league season, a source confirmed to TribLive. The Pirates haven’t announced the...
‘I’m excited to be on the Pittsburgh end now’: Ex-rival 1B Rowdy Tellez adds power to PiratesVideo
Rowdy Tellez found it frustrating to look at the out-of-town scoreboard last spring and see that the Pittsburgh Pirates were winning enough to keep pace with the Milwaukee Brewers until mid-June. The back-and-forth battle for first place in the NL Central between the rival small-market teams gave Tellez a sense...
Pirates add to starting rotation by signing LHP Martin Perez to 1-year, $8 million contract
The Pittsburgh Pirates addressed their most pressing need by signing a free-agent starting pitcher, agreeing Monday to a one-year deal worth $8 million with left-hander Martin Perez, a source confirmed to TribLive. Perez, 32, went 10-4 with a 4.45 ERA and 1.41 WHIP, 93 strikeouts and 49 walks in 141...
Pirates add more OF depth, acquire Edward Olivares from Royals
The Pittsburgh Pirates added to their outfield depth by acquiring Edward Olivares on Friday from the Kansas City Royals for minor league outfielder Deivis Nadal, per a report by Anne Rogers of MLB.com. The right-handed hitting Olivares batted .263/.317/.452 with 23 doubles, four triples, 12 home runs and 36 RBIs...
Pirates A to Z: Acquired at trade deadline, LHP Jackson Wolf a top-10 prospect with potential
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Jackson Wolf Position: Pitcher Throws: Left Age: 24 Height: 6-foot-7 Weight: 205 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Went 1-0 with a 5.40 ERA and 1.40 WHIP in five innings over one...
Pirates add to outfield depth by acquiring Billy McKinney from Yankees
The Pittsburgh Pirates added to their outfield depth by acquiring Billy McKinney from the New York Yankees on Thursday in exchange for international signing bonus pool considerations. The move doesn’t affect the 40-man roster. A left-handed hitter, McKinney batted .227/.320/.406 with three doubles, a triple, six home runs and 14...
Popular sideline reporter Robby Incmikoski won’t join Pirates coverage on SportsNet Pittsburgh
When the Pittsburgh Pirates formed a television broadcast partnership with the Penguins for joint ownership of SportsNet Pittsburgh, they did so for the sake of continuity for viewership. One prominent member of Pirates coverage for more than a decade won’t be joining the broadcast team, however, as sideline reporter Robby...
‘A quick, direct route of high quality’: Pirates president touts TV partnership with Penguins
Long before they finalized a deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins to form joint ownership of SportsNet Pittsburgh, Pirates chairman Bob Nutting and president Travis Williams relied on relationships with John Henry and Tom Werner of Fenway Sports Group to plant seeds for a partnership. The Pirates opted for certainty and...
Pirates A to Z: Alika Williams showed smooth defense at shortstop but was a streaky hitterVideo
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Alika Williams Position: Shortstop Bats: Right Throws: Right Age: 24 Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 180 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Batted .198/.270/.248 with five doubles and six RBIs in 46 games. Contract:...
Pirates join SportsNet Pittsburgh with Penguins to televise gamesVideo
The Pittsburgh Pirates found a new television home by becoming joint owners of SportsNet Pittsburgh with the Pittsburgh Penguins, a partnership that begins at the start of the new year. The Pirates announced Wednesday morning that they have entered an agreement to jointly own SportsNet Pittsburgh, which previously carried their...
Pirates A to Z: Known for his great glove, Jared Triolo outperformed expectations at the plateVideo
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Jared Triolo Positions: Third base/second base/first base Bats: Right Throws: Right Age: 25 Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 210 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Batted .298/.388/.398 with nine doubles, three home runs and...
Pirates catcher Endy Rodriguez to miss 2024 season after surgery on right elbow
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Endy Rodriguez will miss the 2024 season after undergoing reconstructive surgery Tuesday on the ulnar collateral ligament and a repair of his flexor tendon in his right elbow. The Pirates announced on X (formerly Twitter) that Rodriguez was injured while swinging during an at-bat in a winter...
Pirates sign burly first baseman Rowdy Tellez
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed free agent first baseman Rowdy Tellez on Tuesday to a one-year contract, sources confirmed to TribLive. The deal is for $3.2 million with incentives that could make it worth $4 million. Tellez, 28, remains in the NL Central Division after spending the past two-plus seasons with...
Pirates A to Z: Jack Suwinski showed power, ability to snap out of funks while shifting to CF
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Jack Suwinski Position: Outfielder Bats: Left Throws: Left Age: 25 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 215 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Batted .224/.339/.454 with 21 doubles, two triples, 26 home runs and 74...
‘They want me to start’: Newly acquired LHP Marco Gonzales provides Pirates rotation depth
When the Seattle Mariners sent Marco Gonzales to the Atlanta Braves as part of a trade package, the timing took him by surprise. After a couple of days in limbo, the 31-year-old left-hander was pleased that he wound up with the pitching-needy Pittsburgh Pirates. With All-Star right-hander Mitch Keller the...
Pirates A to Z: Canaan Smith-Njigba started Opening Day, but played only 15 MLB gamesVideo
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Canaan Smith-Njigba Position: Outfielder Bats: Left Throws: Right Age: 24 Height: 6-foot Weight: 230 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Batted .125/.216/.219 with one double, one triple and five RBIs in 15...
Pirates A to Z: Colin Selby showed his stuff as rookie, with mixed results in relief role
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Colin Selby Position: Relief pitcher Throws: Right Age: 26 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 220 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Went 2-2 with a 9.00 ERA and 1.83 WHIP, 30 strikeouts and 15...
Pirates A to Z: After short stay last year, Ali Sanchez returns to add depth at catcher
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Ali Sanchez Position: Catcher Bats: Right Throws: Right Age: 26 Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 200 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: None. Contract: Not yet eligible for arbitration. Acquired: Signed as a free...
Pirates A to Z: A starter upon arrival, Endy Rodriguez emerged as catcher of the futureVideo
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Endy Rodriguez Position: Catcher Bats: Both Throws: Right Age: 23 Height: 6-foot Weight: 200 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Batted .220/.284/.328 with seven doubles, two triples, three home runs and 13...
Pirates A to Z: Bryan Reynolds got long-term contract, off to strong start in streaky season
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Bryan Reynolds Position: Outfielder Bats: Both Throws: Right Age: 28 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 205 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Batted .263/.330/.460 with 31 doubles, five triples, 24 home runs and 84...
Pirates lose No. 14 prospect Dariel Lopez, add 4 players in minor league phase of Rule 5 Draft
The Pittsburgh Pirates passed on making a pick in the major-league phase of the Rule 5 Draft on Wednesday at the winter meetings in Nashville but selected four players and lost four others in the minor-league portion. Only 10 players were selected in the major-league phase, the lowest in a...
Pirates A to Z: Quinn Priester made it to majors but must improve to earn spot in rotation
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Quinn Priester Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 23 Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 210 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Went 3-3 with a 7.74 ERA and 1.70 WHIP, 36 strikeouts and 27 walks...
Pirates trade for starting pitcher Marco Gonzales
The Pittsburgh Pirates added a starting pitcher to their rotation Tuesday night by acquiring left-hander Marco Gonzales and cash from the Atlanta Braves for a player to be named later or cash. Gonzales spent the past seven seasons with the Seattle Mariners before being dealt to Atlanta in a five-player...
