Kevin Gorman stories, Page 86
Former Pirates coach Kimera Bartee collapses, dies at age 49
Kimera Bartee, who coached for 12 seasons in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization, died suddenly Monday. He was 49. Bartee served nine years as the Pirates minor league outfield/baserunning coordinator and three seasons as first base coach on Clint Hurdle’s staff. Bartee coached for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2020 and currently...
Pirates hire 3 minor league coaches, as roles are redefined, shifted throughout system
As the Pittsburgh Pirates continue to redefine and shift roles in their minor league system, they have hired three new coaches who all have experience playing in the major leagues. Dewey Robinson will be named special advisor for pitching development. Robinson, 66, has more than four decades of coaching experience,...
Pirates manager Derek Shelton stresses development with coaching staff changes
Calling development the lifeblood of the Pittsburgh Pirates organization, Derek Shelton formally announced the shuffling of his coaching staff Thursday, adding two new members and putting two of the men he trusts the most in charge of the duties of one of his former assistants. Andy Haines was named hitting...
Triple-A pitching coach Joel Hanrahan leaving Pirates to ‘look for other opportunities’
Less than two months after being named the organization’s minor league coach of the year, Joel Hanrahan announced Wednesday on Twitter that he is leaving the Pittsburgh Pirates. A two-time All-Star closer who pitched for the Pirates from 2009-12, Hanrahan was the pitching coach for their Triple-A affiliate in Indianapolis...
Report: Former Pirates RF Gregory Polanco nearing deal to play in Japan next season
Former Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Gregory Polanco, a one-time top prospect who became a lightning rod for fans, is reportedly close to signing a contract to play in Japan next season. Dominican sports writer Tenchy Rodriguez reported on Twitter that a deal with the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball...
Pirates A to Z: Jose Quintana set on showing he still has the stuff to be a starting pitcher
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, with the final week focusing on players added after the season ended. Player: Jose Quintana Position: Pitcher Throws: Left Bats: Right Age: 32 Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 220 pounds 2021 MLB statistics:...
Pirates A to Z: Roberto Pérez expected to provide pop, experience behind the plate
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, with the final week focusing on players added after the season ended. Player: Roberto Pérez Position: Catcher Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 32 Height: 5-foot-11 Weight: 220 pounds 2021 MLB statistics:...
Pirates add 3 minor leaguers in Rule 5 Draft, lose 2 without sacrificing any top-30 prospects
The Pittsburgh Pirates selected three players and lost two Wednesday in the minor league portion of the Rule 5 Draft but managed to escape without sacrificing any top-30 prospects. The Pirates used three of their four available picks, adding relief pitchers Zach Matson and Nic Laio and corner infielder Jacob...
Pirates A to Z: Liover Peguero’s performance matched his personality at High-A Greensboro
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, with the final week focusing on players added after the season ended. Player: Liover Peguero Position: Shortstop Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 20 Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 200 pounds 2021 MLB statistics:...
Pirates A to Z: Eric Hanhold’s fastball-slider mix presents ‘a different look’ for bullpen
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, with the final week focusing on players added after the season ended. Player: Eric Hanhold Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 28 Height: 6-foot-5 Weight: 210 pounds 2021 MLB statistics:...
Pirates A to Z: Power surge prompted Diego Castillo’s addition to 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, with the final week focusing on players added after the season ended. Player: Diego Castillo Position: Second base, shortstop, third base Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 24 Height: 5-foot-11 Weight: 185...
Pirates manager Danny Murtaugh, Wampum’s Dick Allen fall short in Hall of Fame vote
Danny Murtaugh, who managed the Pittsburgh Pirates to World Series championships in 1960 and ’71, fell short of being voted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame posthumously on Sunday afternoon. Despite a push by his Pirates players ranging from Bill Mazeroski and Manny Sanguillen to Dave Cash and Al...
Pirates A to Z: Speedy switch-hitter Greg Allen has opportunity to win spot in the outfield
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, with the final week focusing on players added after the season ended. Player: Greg Allen Position: Outfield Throws: Right Bats: Switch Age: 28 Height: 6-foot Weight: 185 pounds 2021 MLB statistics:...
Pirates A to Z: Miguel Yajure started strong before forearm injury affected his velocity
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Anthony Alford to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Miguel Yajure Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 23 Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 220 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Yajure was 0-2 with...
Pirates A to Z: Bryse Wilson setteld into starting rotation after being traded by Braves
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Anthony Alford to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Bryse Wilson Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 23 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 225 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Wilson was 3-7 with...
A question for Pirates GM Ben Cherington: Do small market teams have to lose just to win?
Hours before the start of Major League Baseball’s first labor stoppage in 26 years, Ben Cherington was conducting a video conference call in an airport Wednesday while awaiting a flight to the Dominican Republic. The Pittsburgh Pirates general manager speculated that the expiration of the collective bargaining agreement led to...
Pirates A to Z: Duane Underwood Jr. moved into valuable multi-inning role for bullpen
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Anthony Alford to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Duane Underwood Jr. Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 27 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 210 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Underwood was 2-3...
Pirates GM Ben Cherington on trading Jacob Stallings: ‘It’s not supposed to be easy’
When the Miami Marlins approached the Pittsburgh Pirates about dealing for Jacob Stallings at the trade deadline, Ben Cherington resisted the temptation to part with the eventual NL Gold Glove catcher. That the Marlins remained “continuously persistent” after the season made the Pirates general manager reflect and reconsider his position,...
Pirates A to Z: Cole Tucker finally found his groove at the plate, now must find a position
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Anthony Alford to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Cole Tucker Position: Shortstop/second base/outfield Throws: Right Bats: Switch Age: 25 Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 205 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Tucker batted .222/.298/.342...
Pirates agree to $1.95 million deal with SS Kevin Newman, non-tender RHP Chad Kuhl
The Pittsburgh Pirates avoided arbitration with shortstop Kevin Newman by agreeing to a $1.95 million deal Tuesday with the Gold Glove finalist but nontendered right-hander Chad Kuhl. The 29-year-old Kuhl was their Opening Day starter but finished the season in the bullpen. Kuhl made $2.13 million last season, when he...
Jacob Stallings ‘sad’ about Pirates trading him to Miami: ‘It was hard to get the call’
Jacob Stallings was serving as the Pittsburgh Pirates’ player representative during collective bargaining agreement negotiations with MLB owners in Dallas when he got word that he would no longer be representing the Pittsburgh Pirates as a player. Stallings had heard his name in trade rumors but didn’t learn until he...
Pirates sign catcher Roberto Perez to 1-year, $5 million contract to replace Jacob Stallings
One day after trading NL Gold Glove catcher Jacob Stallings to the Miami Marlins for three players, the Pittsburgh Pirates signed a two-time AL Gold Glove winner to be their next catcher. The Pirates signed Roberto Perez to a one-year, $5 million contract Tuesday, bringing the 2019 Wilson MLB defensive...
Pirates A to Z: After displaying power bat, Yoshi Tsutsugo signs to return as starter at 1B
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Anthony Alford to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Yoshi Tsutsugo Position: First base/outfield Throws: Right Bats: Left Age: 30 Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 225 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Tsutsugo batted .243/.337/.467...
Pirates release RHP Cody Ponce, who will sign to play in Japan
The Pittsburgh Pirates released pitcher Cody Ponce on Monday, with the intent for the right-hander to play in Japan. The 27-year-old Ponce, acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers in a trade for pitcher Jordan Lyles in July 2019, was 1-7 with a 5.86 ERA in 20 games for the Pirates over...
Pirates sign Yoshi Tsutsugo to 1-year, $4 million deal, DFA 1B Colin Moran
The Pittsburgh Pirates formally announced the signing of Yoshi Tsutsugo, and cleared a spot for him in the starting lineup. Tsutsugo signed a one-year contract worth $4 million to return to the Pirates. To make room on the 40-man roster for Tsutsugo, the Pirates designated first baseman Colin Moran for...
