Kevin Gorman stories, Page 57
Pirates manager Derek Shelton blames ejection on ‘disagreement’ over how pitch clock was run
Derek Shelton started the day by having a discussion with MLB about how the pitch clock was handled by the umpire crew. He finished it watching the Pittsburgh Pirates play the Tampa Bay Rays in his office. Shelton was ejected in the top of the fourth inning of Wednesday’s 8-1...
Pirates lose composure, Rays take advantage to clinch series win
Whether it was manager Derek Shelton getting ejected or middle infielders Rodolfo Castro and Ji Hwan Bae committing costly errors, the Pittsburgh Pirates repeatedly lost their composure Wednesday night. The Tampa Bay Rays took full advantage. The Rays scored four unearned runs early and got a pair of solo home...
Nationals pound 15 hits to beat Pirates, end their 5-game road winning streak
The red-hot Pittsburgh Pirates went into Sunday seeking a sweep, only to have the Washington Nationals rain on their road trip. After a 2-hour, 26-minute rain delay, the Nationals pounded 15 hits to roll to a 7-2 win Sunday afternoon in Washington, D.C. The Pirates had won 10 of their...
Pirates trade catcher Tyler Heineman to Blue Jays for minor league infielder Vinny Capra
The Pittsburgh Pirates traded catcher Tyler Heineman to the Toronto Blue Jays for infielder Vinny Capra on Sunday. Heineman, who started 52 games for the Pirates last season and three this year, was designated for assignment Wednesday. Heineman returns to Toronto, where he played 10 games for the Blue Jays...
Pirates reliever Cody Bolton tosses 2 scoreless innings in major-league debut at Nationals
Cody Bolton went from top-10 prospect for the Pittsburgh Pirates to one who wondered whether he would get a shot at pitching in the major leagues — and only did after reinventing himself. Four words best describe Bolton’s major-league debut Saturday in the second game of a doubleheader against the...
Stealing wins: Behind speedy Ji Hwan Bae, Pirates leading the majors in stolen bases
When asked about his skill at stealing bases, Ji Hwan Bae’s eyes light up and a smile flashes across his face. The Pittsburgh Pirates rookie has been given the green light to go whenever he’s on base, and the 23-year-old South Korean speedster has no hesitation about swiping bags. “If...
Pirates add OF Miguel Andujar, option INF Drew Maggi, who will remain active for doubleheader
The Pittsburgh Pirates selected the contract of outfielder Miguel Andujar from Triple-A Indianapolis and optioned infielder Drew Maggi to Double-A Altoona, but Maggi isn’t going back to the minors just yet. Maggi was appointed the 27th man for Saturday’s split doubleheader at the Washington Nationals, so the feel-good story of...
Rain postpones Pirates-Nationals game, rescheduled Saturday as split doubleheader
The game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Washington Nationals on Friday night at Nationals Park has been postponed because of rain and will be made up Saturday as part of a split doubleheader. The Pirates (18-8) will still play the Nationals (9-15) at their originally scheduled start time at 1:05...
Swinging the sword: 1st place Pirates coming up with a celebration for every occasion
Whether they are unsheathing an imaginary sword while rounding the bases, swinging a replica and donning a custom jacket in the dugout after home runs or placing a stuffed Pikachu in a pitcher’s locker, the Pittsburgh Pirates seem to come up with a celebration for every occasion. And they have...
Oneil Cruz returns to Pirates clubhouse, begins rehab on fractured ankle
Oneil Cruz was all smiles Thursday morning as he was transported by motorized cart to the Pittsburgh Pirates clubhouse at PNC Park, 18 days after fracturing his left ankle while sliding into home plate. The 6-foot-7 shortstop had his staples removed at his two weeks post-surgery visit with team doctors...
Pirates owner Bob Nutting moves to shift negative narrative by signing Bryan Reynolds
Bob Nutting knows the negative narrative about his ownership of the Pittsburgh Pirates — that he cares more about the bottom line than the win column — and changing public perception would be a process. The Pirates chairman is taking steps to shift that storyline, starting by building a relationship...
Jason Delay’s RBIs, Roansy Contreras’ 2-hitter help Pirates beat Dodgers
On a day of feel-good stories, the Pittsburgh Pirates had an outpouring of emotions from start to finish. Bryan Reynolds admitted that months of negotiations for a contract extension weighed on him, so the Pirates outfielder was looking forward to concentrating solely on baseball after signing an eight-year, $106.75 million...
‘We trust him’: Contract shows Pirates’ faith in Bryan Reynolds as a building block for future
As the Pittsburgh Pirates closed in on a franchise-record, eight-year, $106.75 million contract extension with Bryan Reynolds, one word kept going through Ben Cherington’s mind. Another general manager, “someone who did the job I’m in now for a lot longer and was way more accomplished,” shared with Cherington a secret...
‘It’s a win’: Andrew McCutchen applauds Pirates for locking up Bryan Reynolds long term
If anyone can relate to the Pittsburgh Pirates signing star outfielder Bryan Reynolds to a contract that makes him the face of the franchise, it’s Andrew McCutchen. The most popular Pirate of the PNC Park era, McCutchen knows the pressure that comes with a contract that can be best described...
Pirates lefty Jose Hernandez ‘outstanding’ in high-leverage role against his former team
When Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton turned to Jose Hernandez for his first high-leverage situation, the rookie left-handed reliever was more excited than nervous. Not only were the Pirates clinging to a two-run lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers with the heart of the order coming to bat Tuesday night...
Chris Taylor’s 3-run homer helps Dodgers snap Pirates’ 7-game win streak
Andrew McCutchen delivered a no-doubt, three-run home run, and Jack Suwinski removed all doubts about the Pittsburgh Pirates’ good fortune by robbing the Los Angeles Dodgers of one. When Mookie Betts sent Robert Stephenson’s full-count slider 402 feet to left field, Suwinski reached over the wall to snag the ball...
Analysis: Pirates players see Bryan Reynolds’ contract as the opening of a window to win
When Pittsburgh Pirates chairman Bob Nutting said it was “definitely inside the realm of possibility” that they could sign a player to a nine-figure contract in late February, it raised some eyebrows. Mostly, it drew eye rolls. The Pirates have pushed their share of five-year plans on fans, selling hope...
Pirates agree to 8-year, $106.75 million contract with star outfielder Bryan Reynolds
The Pittsburgh Pirates locked up outfielder Bryan Reynolds with a guaranteed eight-year, $106.75-million deal that is the richest contract in franchise history, a source confirmed to the Tribune-Review. The deal, pending a physical, includes a $2 million signing bonus and a limited, six-team no-trade clause. It buys out two years...
Catcher Austin Hedges brings positive energy, personality to Pirates by mastering minutiae
Austin Hedges understands the power of personality, learning from his own shortcomings that the best way to get out of his own head was to concentrate on being a better teammate. Hedges has put that on display for the Pittsburgh Pirates this season, showing why manager Derek Shelton routinely refers...
1st-place Pirates are hottest team, biggest story in baseball
The Pittsburgh Pirates are riding an MLB-best seven-game winning streak, have swept back-to-back series for the first time in almost five years and are off to their best start in three decades. The Pirates (16-7) are the hottest team and the biggest story in baseball, a reversal of fortunes in...
Vince Velasquez strikes out 10 as Pirates sweep Reds for 7th straight win, move into 1st place
Vince Velasquez reduced his repertoire to essentially two pitches, and his four-seam fastball and slider were so effective the Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander produced his best performance of the season. Velasquez struck out 10 — nine on breaking balls — while tossing a two-hitter over seven scoreless innings in a 2-0...
After 13-year wait in minors, Drew Maggi hopes to make MLB debut with Pirates
Drew Maggi spent a lifetime chasing his dream of playing in the major leagues, but the two-hour drive from Altoona to Pittsburgh gave the 33-year-old infielder time to reflect on the journey by looking at photos from his 12 stops with six organizations over five minor-league levels. “It was a...
Pirates place OF Bryan Reynolds on bereavement list, recall INF Drew Maggi
The Pittsburgh Pirates made several roster moves Sunday morning, including one that could involve a major league debut. The Pirates recalled infielder Drew Maggi from Double-A Altoona and placed outfielder Bryan Reynolds on the bereavement list. To make room on the 40-man roster, first baseman/designated hitter Ji-Man Choi (left Achilles...
Quality start streak ends but bullpen shines as Pirates win 6th in a row
One impressive streak came to an end for the Pittsburgh Pirates but not at the expense of the more important one. The string of 11 consecutive quality starts by Pirates pitchers ended when left-hander Rich Hill was pulled after five innings. Instead, they got a quality finish. Yohan Ramirez and...
‘No brainer’: Pirates extend manager Derek Shelton’s contract beyond 2023 season
Derek Shelton’s message to the Pittsburgh Pirates never wavered, even as they traded away top players amid a major rebuild and endured the embarrassment of successive 100-loss seasons. Shelton preached positivity and believing in the process, which has been rewarded with the best start in three decades and a contract...
