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Reunion of Pirates’ 1971 World Series champions brings back memories
As Al Oliver looked around the room at his old teammates wearing their white home jerseys and gold hats, he recognized how many members of the 1971 World Series champions were missing. The remaining Pittsburgh Pirates were determined to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the world champions by honoring the...
Benches clear, Wilmer Difo, Bryan Reynolds homer as Pirates win wild game with Mets
The downpour that interrupted the second inning with the bases loaded sent fans scrambling for cover. Despite the 39-minute rain delay, this game proved to be worth the price of admission. The Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Mets on Friday night provided a throwback game to their early 1990s rivalry,...
Pirates farm report for July 16, 2021: Catcher Endy Rodriguez swinging hot bat in Bradenton
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 31-30) had its game with Omaha (Royals) postponed because of rain. The game has been rescheduled as part of a doubleheader Saturday. Next: Saturday vs. Omaha (Royals), 5:35 p.m. (DH) ALTOONA (Double-A, 33-27) lost to Binghamton (Mets), 7-1. 1B Mason Martin (.278) knocked in the lone Curve run...
Pirates notebook: Derek Shelton likes leadership, intensity of No. 1 pick Henry Davis
Before the Pittsburgh Pirates made Henry Davis the No. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft, manager Derek Shelton got to watch the Louisville catcher’s workout at PNC Park and spend time talking with him. “He’s a good kid, man,” Shelton said. “He’s a leader. He wants to win. He...
Baseball analysts give Pirates’ draft good grades, predict a potential top-5 farm system
Jonathan Mayo understood the strategy when the Pittsburgh Pirates took Louisville catcher Henry Davis with the No. 1 overall pick of the MLB Draft, knowing it would allow them to spend over slot on others. What Mayo couldn’t believe was the prep talent the Pirates added with their next three...
Pirates farm report for July 15, 2021: Domingo Gonzalez strikes out 10 in Bradenton victory
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 31-30) defeated Omaha (Royals), 4-3, in a game called after five innings because of rain. 1B T.J. Rivera (.261) had a single and two RBIs. SS Dee Strange-Gordon (.258) also knocked in a run with a double. LF Bligh Madris (.266) also had an RBI. LHP Daniel Lynch...
Pirates 3rd-round pick Bubba Chandler has flair, but talent could lead him to future in rotation
The bleached-blonde, mulleted hair. The half-unbuttoned, flamingo-printed shirt he wore for the camera on draft day. The Southern, aw-shucks drawl. The preferred forename of “Bubba.” There’s plenty that immediately catches your eye about one of the highest-profile of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 2021 draft picks. Bubba Chandler has all the appearances...
Pirates step onto sports betting platform with BetMGM
The Pittsburgh Pirates have formed a partnership with sports betting and digital gaming operator BetMGM that will include branding throughout PNC Park, content on the team’s digital and social platforms and promotions aimed at fans in the stands. “Our partnership with BetMGM is one that we are extremely proud to...
First Call: Troy Polamalu planning Pittsburgh return; Dwayne Haskins breaks tooth in Las Vegas incident
Pittsburgh Steelers legend Troy Polamalu may return to Heinz Field. Backup quarterback Dwayne Haskins reportedly lost a tooth during an incident in Las Vegas. An update on when Pirates fans may get to see Jacob deGrom. And we’ll let you know how WPIAL and Pitt product Cam Johnson did in...
U mad, bro?: Pirates fans love their prospect rankings, but hate anyone who doesn’t feel the same way
Pittsburgh Pirates fans reminded me of a valuable lesson this week. Media members are not allowed to pass negative judgement on any aspect of a Major League Baseball draft for at least five years. You can, however, declare it a spectacular, franchise-altering, paradigm-shifting success overnight. That’s how things went this...
Pirates farm report for July 14, 2021: Curve’s Mason Martin launches 17th homer in victory
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 30-30) fell to Omaha (Royals) in 12 innings. After allowing three runs in the top of the 12th, the Indians scored twice in the bottom of the inning but their rally fell short. C Joe Hudson (.235) and 2B Dee Strange-Gordon (.257) had RBI singles with no outs...
Former 1st-rounders Jason Kendall, Neil Walker praise Pirates for picking catcher Henry Davis No. 1 overall
After the Pittsburgh Pirates made Henry Davis the first overall pick of the MLB Draft on Sunday night, the Louisville catcher came to the table where another former Pirates first-round pick at the position was seated. Neil Walker handed his phone to Davis. From a celebratory draft room at PNC...
Tim Benz: Just enough for Pittsburgh sports fans to get you through the mid-summer lull
We are still about two weeks away from Steelers training camp. The Stanley Cup Finals are over. So is the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, Home Run Derby and the draft. Besides the Pirates grinding toward a potential 100-loss season, what can Pittsburgh sports fans watch to get their fix...
Pirates farm report for July 13, 2021: Mitch Keller strikes out 8 in Indianapolis victory
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 30-29) earned a 3-2 win over Omaha (Royals). RHP Mitch Keller (1-0, 1.80) earned the victory after after allowing two runs (one earned) on five hits with three walks and eight strikeouts in 5 1/3 innings. SS Dee Strange-Gordon (.254) was 2 for 4 in his fourth game...
Pirates make MLB Draft special for Bethel Park’s Justin Meis
Justin Meis knew the Pittsburgh Pirates were interested when they continued to make calls to check in after almost every round late in the second day of the MLB Draft. Meis was on vacation with nearly two dozen members of his family at Deep Creek Lake in Maryland when he...
Pirates believe strategy of ‘going after the highest talent’ paid off in MLB Draft
When the MLB Draft ended Tuesday afternoon, the Pittsburgh Pirates had selected 11 pitchers and 10 position players in a near-even split that wasn’t as intentional as the strategy to select top talent. After taking Louisville catcher Henry Davis with the first overall pick and receiving rave reviews for picking...
Tim Benz: You’re happy about the Pirates draft. I’ll be happy when ‘prospects’ become good MLB players.
Congratulations on the Pittsburgh Pirates clinching a 2027 World Series berth. Okay, maybe 2028. Regardless, order your tickets now! By that point, all of the guys the Pirates drafted in the first few rounds of this week’s 2021 Major League Baseball draft should be with the big league club. Most...
Kevin Gorman’s Take 5: Ben Cherington’s strategy involves risks with Pirates’ top picksVideo
Ben Cherington had suggested the strategy as a possibility, that the Pittsburgh Pirates could go under-slot with the No. 1 overall pick and spread their draft pool bonus money through the MLB Draft. With the largest pool in the majors at $14,394,000, the Pirates were more interested in adding an...
Pirates 2021 Round 10 bio in brief: RHP Justin Meis
Justin Meis 283rd overall, Round 10 Position: P Height, weight: 6-foot-2, 160 pounds Bats/throws: Right/right Schools: Bethel Park/Eastern Michigan Age/DOB: 21 (Nov. 23, 1999) Scouting report: Made 13 starts this season at Eastern Michigan, compiling a 4-6 record, 4.64 ERA and 1.44 WHIP. … Allowed 73 hits and 33 walks...
Pirates 2021 Round 9 pick bio in brief: OF Luke BrownVideo
Luke Brown Round 9, Pick No. 253 Position: Outfielder Height, weight: 5-foot-10, 195 pounds Bats/throws: Left/Right School: Louisville Age/DOB: 22 (March 12, 1999) Louisville OF Luke Brown has a lot of the same traits Jarren Duran had before he was selected in the 7th round by the Red Sox. Plus-plus...
Pirates 2021 Round 8 bio in brief: RHP Sean Sullivan
Sean Sullivan 223rd overall, Round 8 Position: P Height, weight: 6-foot-1, 175 pounds Bats/throws: Right/right School: California Age/DOB: 20 (Oct. 2, 2000) 8 (223): @Pirates select California (CA) P Sean Sullivan. #MLBDraft— MLB Draft Tracker (@MLBDraftTracker) July 12, 2021 Scouting report: Combines athleticism on the mound with a four-pitch...
Pirates 2021 Round 6 bio in brief: SS/2B Mike Jarvis
Mike Jarvis 163rd overall, Round 6 Position: SS/2B Height, weight: 5-foot-10, 180 pounds Bats/throws: Right/right School: San Diego State Age/DOB: 23 (May 12, 1998) 6 (163): @Pirates select San Diego State (CA) 2B Mike Jarvis. #MLBDraft— MLB Draft Tracker (@MLBDraftTracker) July 12, 2021 Scouting report: Named to all-Mountain West...
Pirates 2021 Round 7 pick bio in brief: C Wyatt HendrieVideo
Wyatt Hendrie 193rd overall, Round 7 Position: Catcher Height, weight: 5-foot-11, 2000 pounds Bats/throws: Right/Right School: San Diego State Age: 22 A big time comeback victory for @AztecBaseball in Game 1 vs. Nevada. Aztecs trailed 6-2 in the 4th before Wyatt Hendrie blasted a grand slam to tie it up....
Angels’ Shohei Ohtani a 2-way starter in All-Star Game; Pirates’ Bryan Reynolds, Adam Frazier in NL lineupVideo
DENVER — Shohei Ohtani will be the American League’s starting pitcher in Tuesday’s night’s All-Star Game and will bat leadoff, too, as the designated hitter in another landmark for the two-way Japanese sensation. A 27-year-old in his fourth major league season with the Los Angeles Angels, Ohtani is the first...
Pirates 2021 Round 4 pick bio in brief: RHP Owen Kellington
Owen Kellington 102nd overall, Round 4 Position: Pitcher Height, weight: 6-foot-3, 193 pounds Bats/throws: Left/right School: U-32 (Vt.) High School Age/DOB: 18 (Feb. 5, 2003) 4 (102): @Pirates select U-32 HS (VT) P Owen Kellington. #MLBDraft— MLB Draft Tracker (@MLBDraftTracker) July 12, 2021 Scouting report: Labeled “a man among...
