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Pirates to distribute Thanksgiving meals to 300 local families at PNC Park
The Pittsburgh Pirates will host a distribution of Thanksgiving meals on Monday to 300 local families at PNC Park. In cooperation with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and in partnership with Giant Eagle, the Pirates will supply frozen turkeys and boxes of food to preselected families from 11:30 a.m....
Pirates A to Z: Jared Oliva made jump from walk-on to majors, ready to learn more lessonsVideo
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 Nik Turley. Jared Oliva Position: Outfielder Bats/Throws: Right/right Age: 24 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 195 pounds 2020 MLB statistics: Batted .188 (3-16) with six strikeouts, one...
Pirates A to Z: After sophomore slump, Kevin Newman focused on rediscovering swing
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 Trevor Williams. Kevin Newman Position: Shortstop/second baseman Bats/Throws: Right/right Age: 27 Height: 6-foot Weight: 200 pounds 2020 MLB statistics: Batted .224/.281/.276 with five doubles, one...
Pirates part ways with Trevor Williams, Jose Osuna to clear room on 40-man rosterVideo
With the deadline to finalize a 40-man roster Friday, the Pittsburgh Pirates faced difficult decisions on which players to part ways with in order to protect a pair of prospects. Pirates general manager Ben Cherington chose to cut ties with two arbitration-eligible players who were unlikely to be tendered, designating...
Pirates A to Z: Spending a month sidelined forced Joe Musgrove to change his mindset
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 Trevor Williams. Joe Musgrove Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 27 Height: 6-foot-5 Weight: 235 pounds 2020 MLB statistics: 1-5, 3.86 ERA/1.235 WHIP, 55 strikeouts, 16...
Pirates A to Z: Colin Moran discovered home run stroke, now needs to find a position to play
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 Trevor Williams. Colin Moran Position: First baseman/designated hitter Bats/Throws: Left/Right Age: 28 Height: 6-foot-4 Weight: 200 pounds 2020 MLB statistics: Slashed .247/.325/.472 with 10 doubles,...
Pirates A to Z: Former undrafted free agent Nick Mears made a rapid rise to the 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 Trevor Williams. Nick Mears Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 24 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 215 pounds 2020 MLB statistics: 0-0, 5.40 ERA/2.200 WHIP in five innings...
Pirates A to Z: Chad Kuhl celebrated every step in return from Tommy John surgery to 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 Trevor Williams. Player: Chad Kuhl Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 28 Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 215 pounds 2020 MLB statistics: 2-3 with a 4.27 ERA and...
Former Pirates A.J. Burnett, Aramis Ramirez among 11 players eligible for HOF ballot
Former Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher A.J. Burnett and third baseman Aramis Ramirez are among 11 first-time eligible players on the ballot for the National Baseball Hall of Fame, which is being mailed to voting members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America this week. Burnett had a 164-157 record with a...
Pirates A to Z: Mitch Keller’s 11 no-hit innings over final two starts a strong sign of progress
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 Trevor Williams. Mitch Keller Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 24 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 205 pounds 2020 MLB statistics: 1-1, 2.91 ERA/1.246 WHIP in 21 2/3...
Pirates A to Z: Lefty Sam Howard revived his career by thriving in relief 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 Trevor Williams. Sam Howard Position: Pitcher Throws: Left Age: 27 Height: 6-foot-4 Weight: 200 pounds 2020 MLB statistics: 2-0, 3.86 ERA/1.238 WHIP, with 27 strikeouts...
Pirates A to Z: After a season lost to injury, Clay Holmes hopes to finally stay healthy
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 Trevor Williams. Clay Holmes Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 27 Height: 6-foot-5 Weight: 230 pounds 2020 MLB statistics: 0-0, 0.00 ERA/1.500 WHIP, allowing two hits...
Pirates A to Z: Hot start has Ke’Bryan Hayes looking poised for stardom at third baseVideo
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 Trevor Williams. Ke’Bryan Hayes Position: Third baseman Bats/Throws: Right/right Age: 23 Height: 5-foot-10 Weight: 205 pounds 2020 MLB statistics: Batted .376/.442/.682 with seven doubles, two...
John Baker brings new-age approach to Pirates as director of coaching and player development
John Baker has built a value system based on being a continuous learner, so upon retiring from the major leagues five years ago, he attended an analytics conference in Boston to build an awareness and understanding of data. What left a lasting impression on Baker was one of the guest...
Pirates A to Z: After earning his first victory, Geoff Hartlieb found a role as a reliever
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 Trevor Williams. (The only MLB player with a surname that starts with Z is Detroit Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmerman). Player: Geoff Hartlieb Position: Pitcher Throws:...
Pirates A to Z: After strong start at plate, Erik Gonzalez finished as starting shortstop
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 Trevor Williams. (The only MLB player with a surname that starts with Z is Detroit Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmerman). Erik Gonzalez Position: Shortstop Bats/Throws: Right/right...
Pirates name John Baker director of coaching and player development
The Pittsburgh Pirates named John Baker their director of coaching and player development. Baker served as the MLB Head Applied Mental Skills Coach this past season, and spent five years in baseball operations with the Chicago Cubs. “We are excited to add John to our baseball operations leadership team,” Pirates...
Pirates A to Z: Carson Fulmer hopes to make his mark in bullpen in second stint with Pirates
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 Trevor Williams. (The only MLB player with a surname that starts with Z is Detroit Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmerman). Carson Fulmer Position: Pitcher Throws: Right...
Pirates A to Z: Adam Frazier could be trade bait after frustrating season at the 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 Trevor Williams. (The only MLB player with a surname that starts with Z is Detroit Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmerman). Adam Frazier Position: Second baseman Bats/Throws:...
Pirates A to Z: After being shut down by injury, Michael Feliz might be down to last 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 Trevor Williams. (The only MLB player with a surname that starts with Z is Detroit Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmerman). Michael Feliz Position: Relief pitcher Throws:...
After Nick Burdi clears waivers, Pirates outright injured reliever to Triple-A Indianapolis
After having a second Tommy John surgery last month, Nick Burdi won’t pitch next season. But the right-handed reliever’s career with the Pittsburgh Pirates isn’t over yet. The Pirates designated Burdi, 27, for assignment last weekend but he cleared waivers and was outrighted Friday to Triple-A Indianapolis, according to the...
Pirates A to Z: Phillip Evans made positive first impression before season-ending injury
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 Trevor Williams. (The only MLB player with a surname that starts with Z is Detroit Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmerman). Phillip Evans Position: Third base/first base/outfield...
Pirates to host online baseball, softball clinic for charity
The Pittsburgh Pirates will host a virtual “Play at Home” baseball and softball clinic next weekend for coaches and parents. The online event, part of the Pirates Charities Friendsgiving holiday gift campaign, is free to pre-registered participants from Nov. 13-15. It includes two Q&A sessions and a full-day clinic, with...
Pirates A-Z: With help from Roy Halladay, Austin Davis put focus on preparation
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 Trevor Williams. (The only MLB player with a surname that starts with Z is Detroit Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmerman). Austin Davis Position: Relief pitcher Throws:...
Pirates A to Z: After ‘tragic accident,’ club counting on Oneil Cruz to make it to 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 Trevor Williams. (The only MLB player with a surname that starts with Z is Detroit Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmerman). Oneil Cruz Position: Shortstop Bats/Throws: Left/Right...
