Kevin Gorman stories, Page 88
Pirates GM Ben Cherington has big decision on which prospects to protect from Rule 5 Draft
As the deadline approaches for the Pittsburgh Pirates to protect prospects from the Rule 5 Draft, general manager Ben Cherington finds himself having to make decisions on his own acquisitions. Per MLB rules, those eligible include players who signed at age 18 or younger must be added to a team’s...
Pirates A to Z: Kevin Newman made dramatic improvement at shortstop, struggled at plate
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: Kevin Newman Position: Shortstop Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 28 Height: 6-foot Weight: 185 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Newman batted .226/.265/.309 with...
John Henry, billionaire behind Fenway Sports Group, turns teams he owns into champions
The billionaire behind the sports group in advanced negotiations to purchase the Pittsburgh Penguins has been described as a “shy quant” who uses “dispassionate analysis,” stripping ego and emotions out of the decision-making process to turn the teams he owns into cash cows and champions. John Henry, whose entry in...
Pirates A to Z: Colin Moran started strong before injuries took their toll on first baseman
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: Colin Moran Position: First base Throws: Right Bats: Left Age: 29 Height: 6-foot-4 Weight: 225 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Moran batted .258/.334/.390...
Pirates release Phillip Evans, Tanner Anderson, Taylor Davis to reduce 40-man roster to 37
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Tuesday night the release of three players from their 40-man roster in advance of Friday’s deadline to protect prospects from the Rule 5 Draft. The Pirates released right-handed pitcher Tanner Anderson, catcher Taylor Davis and infielder/outfielder Phillip Evans, reducing the 40-man roster to 37 players. Evans,...
Pirates A to Z: After up-down start, Nick Mears makes his move into high-leverage role
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: Nick Mears Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 25 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 200 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Mears was 1-0 with...
Pirates return RHP Jose Soriano, the No. 1 pick in Rule 5 Draft, to Angels
After designating Jose Soriano for assignment last week, the Pittsburgh Pirates have returned the right-handed pitcher who was the No. 1 overall pick of the 2020 Rule 5 Draft to the Los Angeles Angels. Soriano, 23, was coming off Tommy John surgery when picked by the Pirates and required UCL...
Pirates A to Z: Centerpiece of Adam Frazier trade Tucupita Marcano has eyes on 2B job
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: Tucupita Marcano Positions: Second base, shortstop Throws: Right Bats: Left Age: 22 Height: 6-foot Weight: 170 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Marcano batted...
Pirates A to Z: Chad Kuhl started on Opening Day but ended season in the 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: Chad Kuhl Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 29 Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 205 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Kuhl was 5-7 with...
Pirates A to Z: From perfect debut to strong finish, Max Kranick showed he can be a starter
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: Max Kranick Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 24 Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 210 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Kranick was 2-3 with...
Pirates announce promotional dates, including bobbleheads for Mazeroski, Drabek, Reynolds
In advance of single-game ticket sales starting Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced 36 promotional dates for the 2022 season at PNC Park, including bobbleheads celebrating Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski, Cy Young winner Doug Drabek and All-Star Bryan Reynolds. The Pirates are planning 36 promotional dates, including 26 giveaways, a...
Pirates CF Bryan Reynolds misses out on winning hardware in Silver Slugger awards
Bryan Reynolds earned his share of honors this season, as the Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder was selected to his first All-Star Game, a finalist for the Gold Glove Award and nominated for the All-MLB team. Once again, he missed out on bring home hardware. Reynolds was a finalist for the...
Pirates A to Z: Mitch Keller’s rollercoaster ride included a demotion, change to delivery
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: Mitch Keller Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 25 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 220 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Keller was 5-11 with...
Pirates A to Z: Lefty Sam Howard struggled with injuries, still showed effective slider
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: Sam Howard Position: Pitcher Throws: Left Bats: Right Age: 28 Height: 6-foot-4 Weight: 195 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Howard was 3-4 with...
Pirates prospects Nick Gonzales, Ji-hwan Bae selected to play in AFL Fall Stars Game
A day after right-hander Roansy Contreras was named the Arizona Fall League pitcher of the week, two more Pittsburgh Pirates prospects were selected to play in the 15th Fall Stars Game on Saturday. Nick Gonzales and Ji-hwan Bae were among the top prospects chosen by MLB scouting and farm directors,...
Pirates A to Z: Ke’Bryan Hayes shined at 3B but bothered by left hand injury in rookie year
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: Ke’Bryan Hayes Position: Third base Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 24 Height: 5-foot-10 Weight: 205 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Hayes batted .257/.316/.373...
Pirates A to Z: Ben Gamel’s ‘play hard’ style, veteran presence fit into clubhouse culture
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: Ben Gamel Position: Outfielder Throws: Left Bats: Left Age: 29 Height: 5-foot-11 Weight: 177 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Gamel batted .247/.347/.388 with...
Pirates to open 2022 season single-game ticket sales to general public Nov. 16
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Monday that single-game tickets for the 2022 season, which features Opening Day against the St. Louis Cardinals and interleague games against the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays, will go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. Nov. 16. Tickets...
Pirates catcher Jacob Stallings adds name to Gold Glove winners, excited to wear new label
Jacob Stallings wouldn’t allow himself to look at the Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners at his position until his name was on it, so the Pittsburgh Pirates catcher was excited to finally scan the list. When Stallings finally indulged, he realized that would be recognized alongside past multiple Gold Glove...
Pirates A to Z: With a shot as a starter, Phillip Evans couldn’t avoid injures, inconsistent bat
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: Phillip Evans Positions: First base, third base, outfield Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 29 Height: 5-foot-10 Weight: 210 pounds 2021 MLB statistics:...
Pirates catcher Jacob Stallings earns NL Gold Glove Award for outstanding defenseVideo
The Pittsburgh Pirates have championed Jacob Stallings as the best defensive catcher in baseball, one worthy of the game’s highest honor. When the NL Gold Glove winners were announced Sunday night on ESPN, the Rawlings belonged to Stallings. Stallings was in elite company with his fellow finalists. He edged out...
Pirates add IF Diego Castillo to 40-man roster, designate RHP Jose Soriano for assignment
The Pittsburgh Pirates added minor leaguer Diego Castillo to their 40-man roster Sunday, preventing the 24-year-old infielder acquired at the trade deadline from becoming a free agent. To make room for Castillo, the Pirates designated right-handed pitcher Jose Soriano for assignment. Castillo was acquired from the New York Yankees, along...
Pirates A to Z: Taylor Davis provided valuable depth, MLB experience at a position of priority
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: Taylor Davis Position: Catcher Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 31 Height: 5-foot-10 Weight: 200 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Davis batted .400 (2...
LHP Chasen Shreve elects free agency as Pirates reduce roster, outright 6 to Triple-A
The Pittsburgh Pirates removed seven players from their 40-man roster Saturday, as six were outrighted to Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday while another, left-handed reliever Chasen Shreve, elected free agency. Infielder/outfielder Wilmer Difo and right-handed pitchers Chase De Jong, Enyel De Los Santos, Kyle Keller, Connor Overton and Shea Spitzbarth were...
Pirates A to Z: After showing he can play shortstop, Oneil Cruz promises to be ready
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: Oneil Cruz Position: Shortstop Throws: Right Bats: Left Age: 23 Height: 6-foot-7 Weight: 210 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Cruz batted .333 (3...
