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Pirates farm report for Aug. 9, 2022: Luis Ortiz, 2 relievers combine on shutout for Altoona
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 51-53) managed three hits against Memphis (Cardinals) and lost, 5-1. 2B Hoy Park (.220), DH Brendt Citta (.229) and RF Jared Oliva (.222) singled. RHP Miguel Yajure (2-3, 6.81) started and gave up four runs on six hits, including a homer, in four innings. RHP Johan Oviedo (5.47),...
Pirates recalled INF Rodolfo Castro, option OF Cal Mitchell to Triple-A Indianapolis
The Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday recalled infielder Rodolfo Castro from Indianapolis and optioned outfielder Cal Mitchell to their Triple-A affiliate. Castro, 23, adds another switch hitter who can play three infield positions to a lefty-heavy lineup. He batted .197 (14 for 71) in 23 games with the Pirates before his...
Pirates rookie Bligh Madris making midseason adjustments after switching to first base
Bligh Madris will be the first to admit that switching to first base definitely gives him a different view of the game after spending four-plus seasons in the minor leagues playing outfield. So the Pittsburgh Pirates rookie couldn’t help but laugh about his first play in his first game at...
Zac Gallen shines as Diamondbacks hand Pirates their 11th shutout of season
Zac Gallen has been unbeatable at Chase Field for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the right-hander ran his home winning streak to 14 against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Gallen tossed a three-hitter and struck out eight in seven scoreless innings, as the Diamondbacks handed the Pirates a 3-0 loss Monday night in...
Mark Madden: Pirates whiff on inaugural Hall of Fame class
The Pirates’ intent is always in question. Their competency is doubtful, too. But you’d think they could at least get the inaugural class of their in-house Hall of Fame right. They didn’t. Fifteen Pirates and four Pittsburgh-based Negro League stars will be honored in a ceremony Sept. 3 at PNC...
First Call: Steelers still look to improve RB depth; NFL tweaks helmet rule; ex-Pirates pitcher continues to shine out west
Monday’s “First Call” shows the Pittsburgh Steelers are still attempting to strengthen depth at running back. Some interesting tinkering with the NFL rule book is taking place. And a former Pirates pitcher continues to dominate in the National League West. A little help? The Steelers are still looking to get...
Greg Allen’s play on base paths proves why Pirates showed patience with outfielder
Greg Allen was aiming to make an impact, 90 feet at a time. The Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder used his hitting to drive in one run and his quick thinking and speed on the base paths to score two more in an 8-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. Allen’s...
Tim Benz: 1st Pirates Hall of Fame class has an important inclusion, a glaring omission and a contentious debate
Looking at the list of inaugural Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame inductees, my immediate thought was that the decision makers involved got one important name right, one omission glaringly wrong, and there is one debate that could get harder to reconcile the longer the player in question stays out. In...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 7, 2022: Jamie Ritchie’s 4 hits help Indy top Louisville
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 51-52) won 11-8 over Louisville (Reds). C Jamie Ritchie (.214) was 4 for 5 with two RBIs and two runs scored. 3B Drew Maggi (.213) doubled in two runs. SS Diego Castillo (.259) was 2 for 4 with two RBIs. LF Hoy Park (.219) had two RBIs. RF...
After slow start, Pirates pound Orioles for 1st win at Camden Yards since 2008
The Pittsburgh Pirates couldn’t get on base through the first four innings, as Baltimore Orioles right-hander Spenser Watkins pitched to perfection by retiring the first 13 batters he faced. Then the floodgates opened. The Pirates pounded the Orioles for eight hits and eight runs over the next three innings, including...
Pirates release OF Jake Marisnick, claim corner infielder Kevin Padlo off waivers
The Pittsburgh Pirates parted ways with Jake Marisnick, releasing the outfielder who made some daring diving catches but spent time on the injured list with thumb and toe injuries. The Pirates released Marisnick on Sunday, one of several 40-man roster moves they made during their game at the Baltimore Orioles....
Pirates announce inaugural 19-member Hall of Fame class
The Pittsburgh Pirates celebrated their storied history Sunday with the announcement of their inaugural Hall of Fame class, a 19-member group that includes 16 players enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The Pirates will unveil the Hall of Fame display Sept. 3 during a special induction ceremony on...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 6, 2022: Mike Burrows, Quinn Priester suffer losses
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 50-52) was beaten by Louisville (Reds), 8-3. RHP Mike Burrows (0-3, 5.34) started and took the loss, allowing four runs, three earned, on five hits, including a homer. He struck out two and walked one in five innings. LHP Cam Vieaux (3.16) was touched up for four runs...
JT Brubaker struggles along with the Pirates’ bullpen in 6-3 loss to Baltimore
On Friday, the Pittsburgh Pirates couldn’t score a run, spoiling a solid night’s work by starter Mitch Keller in a loss that began three games on the road against Baltimore. Saturday night featured something of a reversal, with the Pirates generating a decent amount of offense but struggling as a...
Good as gold?: Pirates ‘spoiled’ by 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes making spectacular plays
After Ke’Bryan Hayes missed the first two months of the season last year, the Pittsburgh Pirates understood just how valuable his presence was on the field. He won the Fielding Bible Award as baseball’s best player at his position but didn’t play enough innings to qualify for the Rawlings Gold...
Mitch Keller delivers quality start but Orioles shut out Pirates to snap 3-game win streak
The Pittsburgh Pirates couldn’t have asked for much more from Mitch Keller, as the right-hander delivered his fifth consecutive quality start and escaped several scoring situations. But the Baltimore Orioles also got a strong start from Dean Kremer and did something the Pirates couldn’t: Score a run. Ramon Urias squeaked...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 5, 2022: Roansy Contreras fans 9 in 4 innings for Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 50-51) handled Louisville (Reds), 6-1. RHP Roansy Contreras (2.76) started and worked four innings, giving up one run on three hits, walking none and striking out nine. RHP Travis MacGregor (1-1, 9.00) pitched 2.1 scoreless innings to earn the win. LHP Joe Jacques (5.40) didn’t allow a hit...
‘I’m going to swing it hard’: Pirates SS Oneil Cruz producing eye-popping exit velocities
When he came to the plate with the Pittsburgh Pirates trailing the Milwaukee Brewers by three runs Tuesday night, Oneil Cruz had one thought on his mind: “I’m going to make one swing. Whether it’s a hit or home run, I’m going to swing it hard.” Upon contact, another thought...
Fan’s ‘Sell the Team’ shirt draws double take from Pirates owner Bob Nutting in photo-opVideo
Things couldn’t have worked out much better Wednesday for a frustrated 18-year-old Pirates fan named Colin Witte who happened to wear his “Sell the Team” shirt under a Barry Bonds Pirates jersey when he and his brother went to PNC Park. It helped Witte make his point when he had...
First Call: Najee Harris called top-10 in NFL; Jose Quintana shines in Cardinals debut; Joe Musgrove’s struggles mount
A former NFL star at running back has a favorable view of Steelers’ 2021 first-round pick Najee Harris. Jose Quintana was great in his first start after leaving the Pirates. Another ex-Pirate, Joe Musgrove, is going through tougher times. And a former Penguin is getting a coaching job. All that...
For Pirates 3rd base coach Mike Rabelo, magnitude of Juan Soto trade hits home
One of the biggest blockbuster trades in MLB history transpired before the league’s annual deadline Tuesday when the Washington Nationals shipped star 23-year-old outfielder Juan Soto to San Diego in exchange for a plethora of prospects and major-leaguers. Soto, who despite his youth has taken tangible steps towards asserting himself...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 4, 2022: Rodolfo Castro homers in Indy win
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 49-51) scored three runs in the fifth inning and two more in the sixth to beat Louisville (Reds), 5-3. SS Rodolfo Castro (.248) went 1 for 4 with a two-run homer, his 12th. DH Brendt Cita (.250) was 1 for 4 with his second home run. C Carter...
Josh Gibson Heritage Park opens in Station Square
A new park celebrating baseball Hall of Famer Josh Gibson’s legacy and Pittsburgh’s storied Negro League history was dedicated Thursday morning in Station Square. The space is located across West Station Square Drive from the Sheraton Station Square hotel, within walking distance of Highmark Stadium. The ceremony took place nearly...
Pirates win in walk-off fashion for 2nd straight game to complete sweep of Brewers
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ two sweeps of opponents in 2022 have been cut of the same cloth. In late May/early June, they stole a three-game series on the road against the NL West-leading L.A. Dodgers. Since then, the Dodgers have built their division lead to 11 1/2 games over second-place San...
After strong July, might Pirates starter Mitch Keller finally be reaching his potential?
Heading into a start on the road against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, Mitch Keller is navigating uncharted waters as an MLB pitcher. Keller ended the month of July with a 2.61 ERA and has produced four consecutive quality starts for the Pittsburgh Pirates. For the 26-year-old Keller, that constitutes...
