Kevin Gorman stories, Page 86
With 6 players ranked in Baseball America’s top 100 prospects, Pirates tied for tops in MLB
Baseball America ranks six Pittsburgh Pirates among its top 100 prospects in 2022, tied with the Arizona Diamondbacks for the most among MLB teams. The Pirates have one prospect in Baseball America’s top 20 in shortstop Oneil Cruz (No. 14) and three in the top 50, with Cruz, catcher Henry...
Former Pirates Triple-A pitching coach Joel Hanrahan takes job with Washington Nationals
When Joel Hanrahan left the Pittsburgh Pirates organization after five seasons — not long after being honored as their top minor league coach — he tweeted that he was “looking forward to a new challenge and opportunity.” Hanrahan found it with the Washington Nationals, where he will serve as the...
Pirates sign 19 international prospects, including Taiwanese right-handed pitcher
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced the signings of 19 international prospects from six countries, including a pair of 16-year-old Dominicans ranked as two of MLB Pipeline’s top 12 prospects and a 20-year-old right-handed pitcher from Taiwan. Tony Blanco Jr., a 6-foot-6, 230-pound outfielder ranked No. 11 by MLB Pipeline, is the...
Former Pirates lefty, wild-card winner Francisco Liriano announces retirement after 14 seasons
Former Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Francisco Liriano, the winning pitcher in their 2013 wild-card win over the Cincinnati Reds, announced his retirement Monday after a 14-year major league career. Liriano, 38, had a 112-114 record and 4.15 ERA in 1,813⅔ innings over 416 games (300 starts) for the Minnesota Twins, Chicago...
Pirates lose another coach, as Glenn Sherlock leaves to join Mets as bench coach
Glenn Sherlock is leaving the Pittsburgh Pirates to become the New York Mets bench coach under manager Buck Showalter, rejoining the club where he spent three seasons. MLB Network first reported that Sherlock was joining the Mets. Sherlock was the most veteran member of Pirates manager Derek Shelton’s staff, with...
Pirates add pair of Dominican prospects to start international signing period
The Pirates signed two of MLB Pipeline’s top 12 international prospects Saturday, adding a pair of 16-year-old Dominicans: outfielder Tony Blanco and shortstop Yordany De Los Santos. Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com reported that the Pirates signed Blanco for $900,000 and De Los Santos for $1.2 million. The Pirates have a...
Pirates announce player development hires, promotion of minor league managers
The Pittsburgh Pirates rewarded the successful seasons of two minor-league managers by moving them up a level, promoting Miguel Perez to Triple-A Indianapolis and Kieran Mattison to Double-A Altoona. The Pirates announced their player development staff moves Wednesday, a shuffling that will provide coaching continuity for some of their top...
Former Pirates 2B Eddie ‘The Fiddler’ Basinski, baseball’s 2nd-oldest player, dies at 99
Eddie Basinski was a classically trained violinist who drew acclaim and the nickname The Fiddler, and later in life found more fame as baseball’s second-oldest living player. A second baseman who played in the majors for the Brooklyn Dodgers during World War II and spent part of one season with...
New Pirates hitting coach Andy Haines likes to ‘see the game from the player’s lens’
After experiencing both success and struggles in three “eventful” seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers, Andy Haines is embracing the challenge of impacting the Pittsburgh Pirates as their new hitting coach. Haines discussed his passion for and approach to hitting and the different dynamics of offense as a “very individualized game...
After another 1-point loss, Jeff Capel challenges Pitt to have ‘confidence that we can win’
If Jeff Capel sounded frustrated by Pitt’s late lapses that allowed Notre Dame to rally from an eight-point, second-half deficit for a 68-67 win Tuesday night at Petersen Events Center, it was nothing compared to his exasperation over John Hugley’s postgame comments. Capel was lamenting the lessons his Panthers could...
Notre Dame sinks shot in final seconds as Pitt drops ACC home opener
Looking to find an open Notre Dame teammate, Prentiss Hubb dribbled through the lane and into the left corner only to find himself all alone. As the shot clock ticked, the senior guard realized he was out of options. So Hubb launched a turnaround jumper over the outstretched arm of...
Pirates make history by hiring 1st female uniformed coach in Caitlyn Callahan
The Pittsburgh Pirates will have their first female coach in uniform in club history in Caitlyn Callahan, who has been hired as a minor league developmental coach based out of Pirate City in Bradenton, Fla. The Pirates have yet to announce the move, as they continue to redefine coaching roles...
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:...
