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Pirates farm report for June 3, 2021: Colin Moran homers for Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 12-13) lost 3-2 to Columbus (Indians). 1B Colin Moran, making his second rehab appearance as he recovers from a groin injury, went 1 for 3 with a two-run home run in the fourth inning. 3B Phillip Evans, rehabbing a hamstring injury, also went 1 for 3. DH Christian...
Jacob Stallings delivers 3-run double in 8th as Pirates rally to beat Marlins
When Ke’Bryan Hayes was introduced before his first home game of the season, the Pittsburgh Pirates rookie third baseman heard something that was missing when he made his debut last September at PNC Park. Applause. The biggest cheers, however, were directed at Jacob Stallings after he hit a bases-clearing double...
Pirates halt throwing activity for Triple-A pitcher Miguel Yajure
Miguel Yajure, who made two starts for the Pittsburgh Pirates earlier this season, has stopped throwing for Triple-A Indianapolis while dealing with right elbow discomfort. Yajure was placed on the seven-day injured list, retroactive to Tuesday. “It’s an injury that is hindering him at this point in time where we...
‘We’re happy to have him back’: Pirates rookie 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes returns from 2-month injuryVideo
When Ke’Bryan Hayes fouled off a 2-1 Jake Arrieta pitch up and in April 3, the Pittsburgh Pirates rookie third baseman felt a jolt between the ring finger and middle finger in his left hand that ran across his wrist. The feeling was similar to something Hayes experienced near the...
U mad, bro: Penguins fans seething about Mike Sullivan, jawing about Tristan Jarry; Pirates fans fed up with Bob Nutting
We are in the midst of a short week coming off of Memorial Day. But there is no shortage of evil emails, tenacious tweets and pouting Facebook posts. Pittsburgh fans are livid over another early Penguins ouster from the playoffs, the pathetic Pirates and the ridiculous Robert Morris hockey mess....
Pirates farm report for June 2, 2021: Oneil Cruz has 4 hits, homer for Altoona
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 12-12) and Columbus (Indians) were rained out. They will play a doubleheader at 5:05 p.m. Friday. Next: Thursday vs. Columbus (Indians), 7:05 p.m. ALTOONA (Double-A, 16-9) beat Richmond (Giants), 9-4, behind a 4-for-5 showing by SS Oneil Cruz. Cruz hit a two-run homer, his fifth, and drove in...
Pirates trade utility player Ildemaro Vargas to Arizona in exchange for cash
Two weeks after claiming utility man Ildemaro Vargas off waivers from the Chicago Cubs, the Pirates traded him to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday for cash. Vargas, 29, started his major-league career with the Diamondbacks in 2017 before splitting time last season between the Cubs and Minnesota Twins. The Pirates...
Pirates’ Derek Shelton believes David Bednar has closer ability, but that’s not the current plan
After the Pittsburgh Pirates’ most recent defeat Tuesday night, manager Derek Shelton wasn’t thinking too far beyond Wednesday’s day off. The return of Ke’Bryan Hayes, set for Thursday at PNC Park against the Miami Marlins, is the big event. But outfielder Ka’ai Tom was hit by a pitch and left...
Starting pitcher Wil Crowe allows grand slam as Pirates blow lead in loss to Royals
Derek Shelton trusted his pitcher. Wil Crowe didn’t justify that trust. The result Tuesday night on the first day of June was the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 10-5 loss to the Kansas City Royals (27-26) at Kauffman Stadium. The Pirates were 8-20 in May, have now lost three games in a row...
Pirates farm report for June 1, 2021: Roansy Contreras throws 6 scoreless
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 12-12) beat Columbus (Indians), 5-3. 1B Colin Moran (groin) and RF Phillip Evans (hamstring) began rehab assignments. Moran went 0 for 2 with a strikeout and Evans went 1 for 2 with a single. They both played five innings in the field. RHP Max Kranick, newly promoted from...
Pirates notebook: Colin Moran, Phillip Evans start rehab assignments in Indianapolis
Injured infielders Colin Moran and Phillip Evans took their most important steps toward rejoining the Pittsburgh Pirates when they begin rehab assignments Tuesday in Triple-A Indianapolis. The Indians start a six-game home series against the Columbus Clippers on Tuesday night. Moran, who has transitioned this season into the Pirates’ regular...
Pirates ready for return of Ke’Bryan Hayes to be a big boost to their sagging season
The proximity from where the Pittsburgh Pirates were starting their road trip to where Ke’Bryan Hayes was finishing his allowed for the rookie third baseman to join the major league club Monday. With the Indianapolis Indians finishing a six-game series at Omaha, the Pirates had Hayes accompany them for their...
Chad Kuhl solid in return to mound but Royals run their way to a win
When Chad Kuhl returned to the major league mound, Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton wanted to see the right-hander attack hitters and show fastball command. Kuhl struggled with both in the second inning, when he hit the first batter he faced and gave up a pair of RBI hits, but...
Chase De Jong savors start for Pirates, shows he’s a ‘completely different pitcher’
When Chase De Jong came out in the sixth inning, he took a deep breath and soaked in the chance to start a game again in the major leagues. It was a moment the 27-year-old right-hander didn’t take for granted. Despite allowing one run on five hits and two walks...
Pirates farm report for May 30, 2021: Fabricio Macias belts 2 grand slams for Grasshoppers
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 11-12) lost 7-2 to Omaha (Royals). DH Ke’Bryan Hayes went 0 for 4 with three strikeouts in a rehab assignment as he recovers from a wrist injury. He is 6 for 24 (.250) in seven games. RF Bligh Madris (.295) was 2 for 4, and SS Kevin Kramer...
Rockies rally behind Charlie Blackmon as Pirates’ bullpen blows late-inning lead
A bullpen that has been the backbone of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ pitching staff was bound to blow a game, and it was their most reliable reliever who gave up the tying and go-ahead runs in the ninth inning. Richard Rodriguez had been the Pirates’ catalyst as the closer until Charlie...
Pirates GM: Chad Kuhl expected to start at Royals, Ke’Bryan Hayes almost ready to return
Chad Kuhl is expected to return from his rehabilitation assignment at Triple-A Indianapolis and start for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday at Kansas City, general manager Ben Cherington said. “He’s ready to go,” Cherington said Sunday in a video conference call. “This was really about lining up the rotation going...
Chase De Jong selected from Triple-A, will start for Pirates against Rockies on Sunday
The Pittsburgh Pirates selected Chase De Jong from Triple-A Indianapolis, and the right-hander will make his first start for the club against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday at PNC Park. It was one of several roster moves made by the Pirates, who designated infielder Ildemaro Vargas for assignment to make...
Pirates farm report for May 29, 2021: Ke’Bryan Hayes hits 2nd homer for Indy
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 11-11) lost 6-2 to Omaha (Royals). 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes hit his second home run since starting a rehab assignment as he recovers from a wrist injury. He’s 6 for 20 (.300) with a 1.064 OPS. DH Bligh Madris went 2 for 4 with a pair of doubles and...
Pirates notebook: Gregory Polanco saves shutout with strong defensive play
Of all people to save the shutout for the Pittsburgh Pirates, it was right fielder Gregory Polanco — often a lightning rod for his defense. In the sixth inning of the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies at PNC Park, Polanco made a play that prevented a...
JT Brubaker, Mitch Keller shine as Pirates sweep Rockies with doubleheader shutouts
The Pittsburgh Pirates found the perfect antidotes to snap their six-game losing streak: a rainout and a doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies. Pirates starters JT Brubaker and Mitch Keller combined to pitch 11 scoreless innings in a sweep of the Rockies in seven-inning games on a chilly Saturday afternoon at...
JT Brubaker tosses 6 scoreless innings as Pirates top Rockies, snap 6-game losing streak
JT Brubaker pitched six scoreless innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped a six-game losing skid with a 7-0 win over the Colorado Rockies in the first game of a seven-inning doubleheader Saturday afternoon before an announced crowd of 5,279 at PNC Park. It was a makeup of Friday’s game, which...
Pirates farm report for May 28, 2021: Jase Bowen homers twice for Bradenton
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 11-10) lost to Omaha (Royals), 3-0. Four Omaha pitchers combined to throw a two-hitter. RHP Steven Wright, the veteran knuckleballer, allowed two runs on six hits in 5.2 innings, striking out five. He’s 1-1 with a 1.84 ERA. LHP Austin Davis pitched 1.1 scoreless innings of relief. DH...
Pirates rookie first baseman Will Craig on his epic error in rundown: ‘I messed up’Video
A day after the biggest blunder of his baseball career went from a rundown choke into a running joke, Pittsburgh Pirates rookie first baseman Will Craig took full responsibility for his epic error against the Chicago Cubs. Craig’s chaotic chase of Javier Baez toward home plate in the third inning...
Pirates-Rockies game postponed, rescheduled as a split 7-inning doubleheader Saturday
Friday night’s game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Colorado Rockies has been postponed due to inclement weather and rescheduled as a split seven-inning doubleheader Saturday at PNC Park. The first game of the doubleheader will begin at 12:05 p.m., with the second game expected to start at 4:05 p.m. or...
