Kevin Gorman stories, Page 44
Jeff Capel concentrating on defense, rebounding as Pitt prepares for Jacksonville
The Pitt Panthers are scoring at 91.7 points a clip through their first three games, but Jeff Capel is making defense and rebounding a “huge point of emphasis” in preparation for Jacksonville. The Dolphins (2-1) were dominant on the boards through their first two games and rank with Pitt (3-0)...
Pirates A to Z: RHP Braxton Ashcraft overcame injuries to earn spot on 40-man roster
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Braxton Ashcraft Positions: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 24 Height: 6-foot-5 Weight: 195 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: None. Contract: Not yet eligible for arbitration. Acquired: Selected in the second round out...
Pirates A to Z: Henry Davis went from starting with disappointment to making MLB debut
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Henry Davis Positions: Catcher/right fielder Bats: Right Throws: Right Age: 24 Height: 6-foot Weight: 210 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Batted .213/.302/.351 with 10 doubles, seven home runs and 24 RBIs...
Pirates add RHP Braxton Ashcraft, INF Tsung-Che Cheng to roster to protect from Rule 5 Draft
The Pittsburgh Pirates selected right-handed pitcher Braxton Ashcraft and middle infielder Tsung-Che Chung to their 40-man roster Tuesday, protecting a pair of top-10 prospects from the Rule 5 Draft. Baseball America has Chung as the Pirates’ No. 9 prospect and Ashcraft at No. 10 in its 2024 preseason rankings. The...
Baseball America ranks 7 pitchers among Pirates’ top 10 prospects in 2024 preseason rankings
The Pittsburgh Pirates are desperate for starting pitching on their major league staff, and one publication signaled that help is on the way. It also might have tipped a hand as to which players the Pirates will add to the 40-man roster Tuesday to protect them from the Rule 5...
Pirates announce 2 night games, as spring training tickets go on sale Wednesday
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Tuesday that they will play a pair of spring training games under the lights against a pair of playoff teams in the Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays at LECOM Park this March in Bradenton, Fla. The Pirates begin Grapefruit League play Feb. 24 against the...
Pirates A to Z: Shortstop Oneil Cruz’s season shortened by surgery on fractured left ankle
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Oneil Cruz Position: Shortstop Bats: Left Throws: Right Age: 25 Height: 6-foot-7 Weight: 215 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Batted .250/375/.375 with one double, one home run, four RBIs and three...
Pirates A to Z: Roansy Contreras lost spot in starting rotation, then struggled in minors
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Roansy Contreras Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 24 Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 205 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Went 3-7 with a 6.59 ERA and 1.57 WHIP, 55 strikeouts and 32 walks...
Pirates A to Z: On cusp of making the majors, Mike Burrows set back by Tommy John surgery
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Mike Burrows Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 24 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 195 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: None. Contract: Not yet eligible for arbitration. Acquired: Selected in the 11th round of...
Pirates A to Z: JT Brubaker’s strong spring interrupted by Tommy John surgery, recovery
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: JT Brubaker Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 29 Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 180 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Did not pitch after undergoing Tommy John surgery in April. Contract: Enters second year...
Pirates A to Z: Lefty reliever Ryan Borucki went from expendable to dependable in short span
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Ryan Borucki Position: Pitcher Throws: Left Age: 29 Height: 6-foot-4 Weight: 210 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Was 4-0 with a 2.45 ERA and 0.74 WHIP, 33 strikeouts and four walks...
Pirates GM Ben Cherington promises to ‘attack free agency, trade market’ on MLB Network
Ben Cherington wants Andrew McCutchen back, Oneil Cruz healthy, Henry Davis at catcher and promised to “attack free agency and the trade market this offseason” to add starting pitching and offense. Those were among the topics the Pittsburgh Pirates general manager touched upon in a 10-minute interview on MLB Network’s...
Pirates A to Z: Osvaldo Bido’s MLB debut was another success story for Dominican academy
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Osvaldo Bido Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 28 Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 175 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Was 2-5 with a 5.86 ERA and 1.50 WHIP with 48 strikeouts and 21...
Pirates A to Z: David Bednar developed into ‘elite closer’, despite a month without a saveVideo
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: David Bednar Position: Closer Throws: Right Age: 29 Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 250 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Went 3-3 with a 2.00 ERA and 1.10 WHIP with 39 saves in 67...
Pirates A to Z: Ji Hwan Bae showed speed in stealing bases, making catches in center field
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Ji Hwan Bae Positions: Second baseman/center fielder Throws: Right Bats: Left Age: 24 Height: 5-foot-11 Weight: 185 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Batted .231/.296/.311 with 17 doubles, two triples, two home...
Miguel Andujar claimed by Oakland as Pirates lose 2 more players to waivers
The Pittsburgh Pirates took a gamble by placing a half-dozen players on waivers last week and lost two more Monday to waiver claims. The Oakland A’s claimed outfielder Miguel Andujar and the Atlanta Braves claimed left-handed reliever Angel Perdomo. Andujar, 28, batted .250/.300/.476 with seven doubles, four home runs and...
Pirates A to Z: Despite a dominant season at Triple-A, Miguel Andujar likely the odd man out
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Miguel Andujar Position: Outfielder/Designated hitter Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 28 Height: 6 foot Weight: 211 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Batted .250/.300/.476 with seven doubles, four home runs and 18...
Ke’Bryan Hayes becomes 1st Pirates 3B to win NL Gold Glove Award for defensive excellence
Since breaking into the majors, Ke’Bryan Hayes has been regarded as one of the elite defenders in baseball. Now, the Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman has the hardware to prove it. The 26-year-old Hayes became the first third baseman in franchise history to win an NL Gold Glove Award, presented Sunday...
‘That’s his baby’: With love for an old glove, Pirates 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes goes for Gold
Ke’Bryan Hayes smiled as he slipped the 11¾-inch Wilson 1787 model infielder’s glove onto his left hand, squeezing it softly to show as if it’s a natural extension of his arm. The Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman has worn the same glove since 2016, so long that it’s difficult to ascertain...
Pirates lose Tucupita Marcano, 2 others on waivers, make trade as MLB offseason begins
Tucupita Marcano, who started 58 games at shortstop before suffering a season-ending knee injury in late July, was one of four players lost by the Pittsburgh Pirates as the MLB offseason began Thursday. Marcano was claimed on waivers by San Diego, infielder Vinny Capra was picked up by Milwaukee and...
Only 2 years removed from 100 losses, World Series teams should inspire Pirates’ playoff hopes
The World Series matchup between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers should provide a glimmer of hope for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and not only because a pair of wild-card teams are four wins away from winning the world championship. The inspiration goes beyond Arizona and Texas winning Games 6 and...
Behind leading scorer Blake Hinson, Pitt hoops enters season with a standard of expectations
When Jeff Capel was welcomed by the ACC Network on Wednesday, the Pitt men’s basketball coach was asked what is different for the Panthers entering this season compared to last year. “It feels great to still have a job,” Capel said, with a laugh. “I probably couldn’t have said that...
Former Pirates manager Jim Leyland a Hall of Fame finalist on Contemporary Era ballot
Former Pittsburgh Pirates manager Jim Leyland is one of eight finalists on the Contemporary Era Committee ballot for managers, executives and umpires, which considers candidates since 1980 for election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Leyland, 78, was a three-time manager of the year who won 90-plus games seven...
Kevin Gorman’s Take 5: Pirates optimistic about future with window to win about to open
On the final weekend of the baseball season, when most teams that missed the playoffs are exasperated and exhausted, Derek Shelton dealt with different emotions. Overnight, the Pittsburgh Pirates manager went from frustrated over a close loss to optimistic about the future. “You normally get to the point where you’re...
Pirates All-Star pitchers David Bednar, Mitch Keller projected for big raises in arbitration
Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star pitchers David Bednar and Mitch Keller are set up for significant raises next season, based on the annual arbitration projections by MLB Trade Rumors. Bednar, who tied for the National League lead with 39 saves, is projected to make $4.7 million in his first year of arbitration...
