Kevin Gorman stories, Page 80
Andrew McCutchen’s homer, 9th-inning single boosts Brewers past Pirates for series sweep
The applause for Andrew McCutchen had just ended when the cheering began again for the former Pittsburgh Pirates star after he hit Jose Quintana’s first pitch for his 19th career leadoff home run. There were more heroics in store for McCutchen, who hit a bases-loaded single to give the Milwaukee...
Pirates solve starting pitching problem but still can’t beat Brewers
Derek Shelton didn’t have an exact answer for what was wrong with the Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitchers, except for expressing his displeasure with getting behind in counts and issuing walks. After 43 of their opponents’ 97 runs came in the first two innings, the Pirates manager wasn’t willing to wait...
With Kevin Newman out with hamstring injury, Pirates searching for short-term shortstop
With Kevin Newman on the 10-day injured list with a left groin strain, the Pittsburgh Pirates have plenty of possibilities as they start their search for a short-term replacement at shortstop. The immediate candidates were internal, as the Pirates used the roster spot to reinstate All-Star center fielder Bryan Reynolds...
A dizzying day of Pirates debuts for OFs Jack Suwinski, Tucupita Marcano, RHP Beau Sulser
When the Altoona Curve team bus pulled into Akron on Tuesday morning, players were instructed not to go to their rooms but instead to an impromptu meeting. That’s where manager Kieran Mattison called Tucupita Marcano and Jack Suwinski to the front of hotel lobby. “It’s crazy how you’re two, three...
With steal against Pirates, Brewers DH Andrew McCutchen joins exclusive 200 HR/200 SB club
Andrew McCutchen always envisioned he would gain membership into one of baseball’s most exclusive clubs, and as soon as he saw the schedule he knew where he wanted to complete the feat. The Milwaukee Brewers’ designated hitter — a five-time All-Star and the 2013 NL MVP with the Pittsburgh Pirates...
Willy Adames hits 2 homers, accounts for 7 RBIs as Brewers beat Pirates
Willy Adames had something extra for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and it led to a career game for the Milwaukee Brewers shortstop. Adames went 4 for 5 with his first career multi-home run game and a career-high seven RBIs to lead the Brewers to a 12-8 win Tuesday night before an...
Pirates notebook: Roster moves affect starting lineup, as OF Jack Suwinski makes MLB debut
Hours before the start of a six-game homestand, the Pittsburgh Pirates required a roster shakeup that affected their starting lineup. The Pirates placed All-Star center fielder Bryan Reynolds and infielder/outfielder Cole Tucker on the covid-19 injured list while awaiting test results and recalled infielder/outfielder Tucupita Marcano and outfielder Jack Suwinski...
Pirates place Bryan Reynolds, Cole Tucker on covid-19 injured list while awaiting test results
The Pittsburgh Pirates will be without All-Star center fielder Bryan Reynolds and infielder/outfielder Cole Tucker to start their six-game homestand, as both players were placed on the covid-19 injured list while awaiting test results. The Pirates also placed left-handed reliever Anthony Banda on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to April...
Cubs crush Pirates, 21-0, handing them worst loss in franchise history
The Pittsburgh Pirates take great pride in their ability to rally from deficits behind timely hitting and a dominant bullpen, even if manager Derek Shelton jokes that they give him heart palpitations. This time, there was no chance for a comeback. Instead, the Pirates became the punchline as they were...
Roberto Perez’s 3-RBI night, another strong bullpen performance lead Pirates past Cubs
When the Pittsburgh Pirates signed catcher Roberto Perez, the focus was on his defense. After all, he was a two-time AL Gold Glove winner with Cleveland who had a reputation for working with talented pitchers. Perez wanted to proved he still has some pop. With a two-run single and a...
Starting time for Pirates-Cubs game changed to 8:05 p.m. because of weather forecast
The Chicago Cubs have changed the start time for Friday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, moving it back to 8:05 p.m. (EST) because of a forecast of inclement weather throughout the morning and afternoon. The game, the second in a four-game series between the NL Central foes, was originally scheduled...
Confidence contagious in Pirates bullpen after 6 ‘outstanding’ scoreless innings against Cubs
The Pittsburgh Pirates have found signs of relief in a balanced bullpen where confidence is contagious, especially after five pitchers combined to throw six shutout innings to spark another comeback victory. Wil Crowe, Dillon Peters, Heath Hembree, David Bednar and Chris Stratton were dominant in the 4-3 win over the...
Yoshi Tsutsugo’s 2-run double, bullpen key Pirates’ comeback win over Cubs
For as much as the Pittsburgh Pirates are finding difficulty in getting a lead, their bullpen made protecting one a priority with a dominant performance against the Chicago Cubs. Yoshi Tsutsugo’s two-run double in the fifth inning delivered the go-ahead run, and five Pirates relievers combined to hold the Cubs...
Pirates option RHP Roansy Contreras to Triple-A, select Chase De Jong, DFA Luis Oviedo
The Pittsburgh Pirates shook up their pitching staff Thursday when they optioned top pitching prospect Roansy Contreras to Triple-A Indianapolis and selected the contract of Chase De Jong. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Pirates designated right-hander Luis Oviedo for assignment. Contreras (1-0, 3.52 ERA) was thriving in...
‘Game changer’: Pirates embrace pitch-calling device to improve pace, deter sign stealing
As a 33-year-old catcher in his ninth season in the major leagues who enjoyed the time-honored tradition of flashing fingers to signal pitch calls, Roberto Perez was skeptical about the introduction of pitch-calling technology. Wearing a push-button transmitter on the inside of his left forearm to call pitches was a...
Mitch Keller makes impressive start but Brewers get series sweep
Mitch Keller had the mentality that he wanted to get ahead on counts so he could lean heavily on his fastball, so it was a good sign when the Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander threw 18 of 20 first pitches for strikes. As efficient as Keller was, Milwaukee Brewers starter Brandon Woodruff...
DH Daniel Vogelbach embracing non-traditional look as leadoff hitter for Pirates
Daniel Vogelbach didn’t treat his return trip to Milwaukee as a homecoming, even though he spent the past two seasons playing for the Brewers. To him, it’s just another series he wants to win. That it coincided with the one-year anniversary of his two-home run game against the Pittsburgh Pirates...
Pirates homer twice off Corbin Burnes but 4-run 2nd inning boosts Brewers to win
The Pittsburgh Pirates knew they couldn’t count on Corbin Burnes to make many mistakes, given that the Milwaukee Brewers right-hander won the NL Cy Young Award last season. For five innings, Burnes was nearly untouchable. The Brewers took advantage of the Pirates’ mistakes in a four-run second inning and survived...
Backup catcher Andrew Knapp delivers as Pirates beat Nationals
When the Pittsburgh Pirates were searching for a backup catcher before the season opener, they didn’t hesitate when Andrew Knapp became available because of his reputation behind the plate. With starter Roberto Perez out with a quad contusion after taking a foul tip off his left leg Friday night, Knapp...
Josh VanMeter ready, willing in case Pirates need to break glass on emergency catcher
When Roberto Perez took a foul tip off his left quad, the Pittsburgh Pirates turned to backup catcher Andrew Knapp but knew that they had to have someone else ready, in case of an emergency. That’s how Josh VanMeter learned he was the backup to the backup catcher, when Pirates...
With Pirates catcher Roberto Perez day to day, backup Andrew Knapp gets ‘ready to go’
Mitch Keller was on the mound when a Nelson Cruz foul tip hit Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Roberto Perez flush in the left leg, so the right-hander got a good view and was “definitely concerned.” “I saw it foul tip right down,” Keller said of Perez, who was set up on...
Nationals beat Mitch Keller in shift to pound Pirates, as C Roberto Perez leaves with injury
Whether it was the lack of command on his off-speed pitches or just plain bad luck, Mitch Keller got the shaft against the shift. The Washington Nationals repeatedly hit through defensive shifts against Keller on their way to pounding the Pittsburgh Pirates, 7-2, on Friday night before 13,076 at PNC...
Pirates’ Cole Tucker on 75th Jackie Robinson Day: Wearing No. 42 ‘a storybook thing’
Cole Tucker glanced at the Pittsburgh Pirates jersey hanging at his locker with No. 42 in Dodger blue before Friday’s game and couldn’t help but feel a connection to Jackie Robinson. As MLB celebrated the 75th anniversary of Robinson breaking baseball’s color barrier, the Pirates talked about the occasion as...
‘Electric’ Pirates pitcher Roansy Contreras celebrates 1st MLB win after striking out a hero
The Pittsburgh Pirates kept coming back to the same description of Roansy Contreras after he earned his first major league win Thursday night against the Washington Nationals. Electric stuff. The 22-year-old right-hander, ranked the Pirates’ top pitching prospect and No. 80 overall by Baseball America, had his own one-word answer...
Daniel Vogelbach’s 4-hit game falls short of cycle but leads Pirates past Nationals
Derek Shelton is well aware that Daniel Vogelbach isn’t your traditional leadoff hitter, but the Pittsburgh Pirates manager loves that the 270-pound designated hitter can work counts and get on base. Vogelbach led off three innings against the Washington Nationals with hits — a home run in the first, a...
