Kevin Gorman stories, Page 8

Oneil Cruz endured a week in which he was benched for his lack of effort and energy and dropped down from the leadoff spot into the middle of the batting order in hopes he would find his way out of a funk. The Pittsburgh Pirates even held him out of...

The Pittsburgh Pirates discovered the perfect antidote for their offensive woes in the New York Mets, as the team that tied a major-league record for most consecutive games without scoring more than four runs (26) unleashed its greatest offensive output in the PNC Park era. The run production came from...

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed reliever Dennis Santana began serving a three-game suspension Sunday for his actions during the second game of a doubleheader June 19 at Detroit. Santana initially was suspended four games by MLB when video cameras captured him arguing with a spectator then jumping taking a swipe at the...

Nick Gonzales wore No. 39 for the Pittsburgh Pirates with a heavy heart Saturday upon learning that the man who made it famous for the franchise, Hall of Fame electee Dave Parker, had died at age 74. As much as he considers it “an honor just to wear it,” the...

As timing goes, it was the perfect storm for the Pittsburgh Pirates. A rainstorm interrupted the top of the second inning, as the New York Mets had a one-run lead and runners on first and second base with two outs. A 1-hour, 29-minute delay provided a reset. The Pirates took...

Ben Cherington has defied expectations — and, perhaps, industry norms — in his first five drafts as Pittsburgh Pirates general manager. Despite the Pirates being in last place in the NL Central and ranking among the least productive offenses in baseball, Cherington remains steadfast in his assertion that they want...

A rocket-armed right fielder and five-tool star who brought a big bat and a smooth swagger to the 1979 World Series champions, Dave Parker became a larger-than-life figure for the “We Are Family” Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates lost a member of the family when Parker died Saturday at 74, just...

What’s your first impression of the Pittsburgh Pirates? First of all, just thanks for the opportunity. I’m just here to do my best and help the team win. That’s the main thing. When you are at your best, what does that look like? Just taking care of myself and putting...

Mitch Keller weathered the lack of run support from the Pittsburgh Pirates without complaint, bearing the burden of strong starts not being rewarded with a win since the second game of the season. The Pirates had scored one run or fewer in 10 of his 16 starts, never scoring more...

The Pittsburgh Pirates added a veteran left-handed reliever to their bullpen Thursday, signing Genesis Cabrera to a one-year major league contract. The 28-year-old Cabrera is 17-14 with a 4.03 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and five saves while averaging 8.7 strikeouts and 4.4 walks per nine innings in seven-plus seasons, including five...

For a fleeting moment, the Pittsburgh Pirates looked like they had a chance to tie the score in the ninth inning against the Texas Rangers when Henry Davis drilled a ball 393 feet to center field. The ball landed in Evan Carter’s glove at the warning track, and the symbolism...

As the Pittsburgh Pirates approach the halfway point of the season, it feels like they already have played two halves: one with Derek Shelton as manager and another under the direction of Don Kelly. Where Shelton was fired May 8 amid a 12-26 start — a .316 winning percentage —...

What did you see on the ball that got past you in the first inning Friday night against the Rangers? It was just a hard line drive right at me. I think I trusted myself too much, and it just went by me. I just made a mistake. What has...

After missing three games and part of another for the birth of his third child — another boy — two-time All-Star outfielder Bryan Reynolds returned from paternity leave to rejoin the Pittsburgh Pirates. Reynolds will start in right field and bat third in the order against the Texas Rangers on...

The Pittsburgh Pirates faced a Cy Young Award-winning pitcher for the second consecutive day, but before Jacob deGrom even took the mound there were signs this was going to be a long night. Josh Smith led off with a bloop single and scored when Sam Haggerty’s sharp grounder to center...

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed reliever Dennis Santana was suspended four games by MLB for taking a swipe at a fan from the bullpen Thursday night during the second game of a doubleheader at Detroit. The suspension was scheduled to start Friday, when the Pirates host the Texas Rangers for the first...

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher/first baseman Endy Rodriguez has been shut down from throwing for four weeks after visiting Dr. Neal ElAttrache, the orthopedic surgeon who performed Tommy John surgery on the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow in December 2023. Rodriguez had his rehabilitation transition to Pirate City in Bradenton,...

As rain drizzled over him, Viktor Hovland stood 70 feet, 3 inches away from the hole on the 18th green at Oakmont Country Club knowing he needed nothing short of a miracle to win the 125th U.S. Open. Hovland had five bogeys during the final round, yet the 27-year-old Norwegian...

Bucs Beat Q&A: Pirates pitcher Braxton Ashcraft How did it feel to get your first MLB win? It’s something you work for your entire career, especially growing up, you fantasize about being on this stage. To be able to put in all the work, battle the injuries I’ve dealt with...

As much he tries to ignore them, Mitch Keller knows his numbers. The Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander is painfully aware that only two MLB pitchers have more quality starts — and that only one player has more losses. The hard truth is that Keller won his first start of the season,...

Phil Mickelson scanned the scoreboard and surveyed the scene on the 18th green at Oakmont Country Club, fully understanding the stakes that he faced on the final hole Friday afternoon. Only 14 feet, 10 inches of Poa annua stood between Mickelson’s ball and the cup, a birdie putt separating him...

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 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,...