Kevin Gorman stories, Page 89
Pirates add to outfield depth by claiming speedy Greg Allen off waivers from Yankees
In need of outfield depth, the Pittsburgh Pirates turned to the waiver wire Friday and claimed switch-hitting Greg Allen off waivers from the New York Yankees. The 6-foot, 185-pound Allen, 28, can play all three spots but has played more games in center field (112) than left (61) or right...
Late Pirates manager Danny Murtaugh on Gold Days Era ballot for Baseball Hall of Fame
The Pittsburgh Pirates celebrated the 50th anniversary of their 1971 World Series champions, the first team in major league history to field an all-Black starting lineup. Now, the manager who made out that lineup card is on a Hall of Fame ballot. The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced Friday...
Pirates A to Z: After up-and-down season, Wil Crowe’s final start showed growth as a pitcher
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: Wil Crowe Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 27 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 235 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Crowe was 4-6 with...
Pirates A to Z: After showing ‘electric’ stuff, Roansy Contreras hopes to crack rotation
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: Roansy Contreras Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 21 Height: 6-foot Weight: 175 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Contreras was 0-0 with...
Pirates claim RHP Eric Hanhold off waivers from Orioles; 3 players become free agents
The Pittsburgh Pirates added another bullpen arm Wednesday by claiming right-handed pitcher Eric Hanhold off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles, and had three players become free agents. Right-handed pitchers Trevor Cahill and Shelby Miller and first baseman/outfielder Yoshi Tsutsugo were among the 160 MLB players who were declared free agents....
Pirates face long odds of winning World Series in 2022; Dodgers marked as early favorites
The Pittsburgh Pirates have a 100-to-1 chance of winning the 2022 World Series, according to BetOnline.ag, and those aren’t the longest odds in baseball. The Los Angeles Dodgers are the early favorites to win the world championship, at 5-to-1 odds, followed by the Houston Astros (13/2), New York Yankees (10/1),...
Pirates A to Z: After arriving by trade, Michael Chavis wants to prove he has staying power
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: Michael Chavis Positions: Second base, third base, outfield Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 26 Height: 5-foot-10 Weight: 210 pounds 2021 MLB statistics:...
Pirates A to Z: Blake Cederlind’s rise to the majors delayed by Tommy John surgery
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: Blake Cederlind Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 25 Height: 6-foot-4 Weight: 220 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Did not play. Contract:...
Pirates A to Z: After historic start, Rodolfo Castro looks to show staying power in majors
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: Rodolfo Castro Positions: Second base, third base Throws: Right Bats: Both Age: 22 Height: 6-foot Weight: 205 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Castro...
Pirates A to Z: Signed to eat innings, Trevor Cahill’s season was sidetracked by injuries
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: Trevor Cahill Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 33 Height: 6-foot-4 Weight: 223 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Cahill was 1-5 with...
Pirates A to Z: JT Brubaker challenged to improve durability after sophomore struggles
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: JT Brubaker Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 27 Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 180 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Brubaker was 5-13 with...
Pirates A to Z: Recurrent injury spoiled Steven Brault’s season, clouds future as 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: Steven Brault Position: Pitcher Throws: Left Bats: Left Age: 29 Height: 6-foot Weight: 195 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Brault was 0-3 with...
Pirates GM: Looking outside for hitting coach, internally for 3B coach, Triple-A manager
Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said Thursday that the club is identifying candidates outside the organization for a new hitting coach but is first looking internally to fill their major league third base coach and Triple-A manager openings. Cherington said he is in the process of seeking permission from...
Pirates C Jacob Stallings, SS Kevin Newman, CF Bryan Reynolds named Gold Glove finalists
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Jacob Stallings, shortstop Kevin Newman and center fielder Bryan Reynolds were announced as Gold Glove finalists Thursday by Rawlings, which sponsors the fielding award. The player who is perhaps the Pirates’ best defender didn’t make the cut, however, as Ke’Bryan Hayes missed the minimum innings requirement because...
Pirates name Matt Fraizer minor league player of year, Adrian Florencio top pitcher
Matt Fraizer had one of the hottest bats in minor league baseball, to the point that the Pittsburgh Pirates promoted the 23-year-old outfielder from High-A Greensboro to Double-A Altoona in early August. After leading all Pirates minor leaguers with at least 350 plate appearances in batting average (.306), on-base percentage...
Pirates A to Z: David Bednar started season as hometown hero, finished as future closer
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: David Bednar Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Bats: Left Age: 27 Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 245 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Bednar was 3-1 with...
Oneil Cruz named top slugger in system, as Pirates honor four minor leaguers with awards
Oneil Cruz made a splash in his two-game stint with the Pittsburgh Pirates, registering the hardest-hit ball in the Statcast era and hitting his first major league home run. The Pirates voted the 6-foot-7 shortstop, the No. 1 prospect in their farm system who posted a .970 OPS this season,...
Pirates A to Z: Lefty reliever Anthony Banda made positive impression on coaching staff
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: Anthony Banda Position: Pitcher Throws: Left Bats: Left Age: 28 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 230 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Banda was 2-2 with...
Pirates honor Triple-A pitching coach Joel Hanrahan, Greensboro staff with awards
After his first year as director of coaching and player development for the Pittsburgh Pirates, John Baker wanted to celebrate the success of the organization’s future with a tip of the cap to its past. “One thing I always try to do in this modern era of baseball,” Baker said,...
Pirates A to Z: Tanner Anderson’s lone relief appearance was appreciated for saving 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: Tanner Anderson Position: Relief pitcher Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 28 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 203 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Anderson was 0-0...
Pirates A to Z: After whiffing early, outfielder Anthony Alford made most of 2nd chance
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: Anthony Alford Position: Outfielder Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 27 Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 215 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Batted .233/.311/.406 with six...
Versatile Erik Gonzalez selects free agency after 3 seasons with Pirates
When Erik Gonzalez finished the 2020 season as the Pittsburgh Pirates’ starting shortstop, he predicted big numbers if given a chance to play on an everyday basis. Gonzalez, however, lost the starting job to the hot-hitting Kevin Newman in spring training and didn’t deliver at the plate this past season...
Pirates fire 3B coach Joey Cora, parting ways with 2nd member of Derek Shelton’s staff
The Pittsburgh Pirates fired third-base coach Joey Cora after five seasons with the club. Cora, 57, who also coached infielders, is the second member of manager Derek Shelton’s coaching staff to be fired after the Pirates (61-101) finished in last place in the NL Central for the third consecutive season....
Bryan Reynolds has become Pirates’ best player but will they lock up center fielder long term?
Ben Cherington pointed to the way Bryan Reynolds runs the bases as a model for the Pittsburgh Pirates to follow, calling their 26-year-old center fielder “the best player on the team right now.” The Pirates general manager is hardly alone in his high praise for Reynolds, whose bounce-back season included...
Pirates prospects Endy Rodriguez, Adrian Florencio earn Low-A Southeast League honors
Two more Pittsburgh Pirates prospects earned honors Friday, when Endy Rodriguez was named MVP and right-hander Adrian Florencio the pitcher of the year in the Low-A Southeast League after leading the Bradenton Marauders to the league’s championship series. Rodriguez, 21, a catcher/first baseman/outfielder who was acquired from the New York...
