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Pitcher James Marvel joins Pirates, reflects on ‘unique, special’ journey
James Marvel’s first call was to his parents in California. “I already told them I was going to bed so their first question was, ‘Is everything OK?’ ” Never better, actually. Undefeated as a pitcher in Triple-A Indianapolis this season, Marvel was on his way to the Pittsburgh Pirates and...
U mad, bro? Pitt fans lash out at Pat Narduzzi; angst over Pirates, Antonio Brown, Le’Veon Bell
How do I know when somebody is starting to slip in popularity at Pitt? When I write a critical column regarding the Panthers football team and I get far more positive response to it than I do negative. Normally, if I write anything remotely skeptical about Pitt football, I’m overwhelmed...
Pirates rally past Marlins on Bryan Reynolds’ two-run singleVideo
Bryan Reynolds has a chance to make history, though he isn’t making a big deal about it. Reynolds’ two-run bloop single capped a three-run ninth inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied for a 6-5 victory over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. A 2-for-5 night boosted the outfielder’s average to .332...
Another September callup: Pirates add Kevin Kramer to roster
The Pittsburgh Pirates added Kevin Kramer to the roster Thursday before their game against the Miami Marlins at PNC Park. Kramer, the Pirates’ second-round draft choice in 2015 after top pick Kevin Newman, hit .260 with 10 home runs, 30 doubles and 54 RBIs for Triple-A Indianapolis this season. He...
Pirates surrender lead in 9th, lose in 10th against MarlinsVideo
Miguel Rojas hit a tying home run with two outs in the ninth inning, and Garrett Cooper connected in the 10th as the Miami Marlins rallied for a 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night, ending their franchise-record 15-game road losing streak. The Marlins were down to their...
Pirates pitcher Mitch Keller leaves game after taking line drive to wrist
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Mitch Keller looks to have dodged a bullet after he was hit in the right wrist by a line drive during the second inning of Tuesday night’s game against the Florida Marlins. The Pirates said initial medical exams revealed Keller suffered a contusion. His status is day...
Pirates add 5 players to major league roster
The Pittsburgh Pirates bolstered their roster for the final 25 games of the season Tuesday when they added four players from Triple-A Indianapolis and a pitcher previously claimed off waivers. Joining the team are catcher Steven Baron, outfielder Jason Martin, shortstop Cole Tucker, right-handed pitcher Yacksel Rios and left-hander Wei-Chung...
Pirates fire Double-A manager Michael Ryan
The Pittsburgh Pirates have let go successful Double-A manager Michael Ryan after three seasons with the Altoona Curve. In a statement released to WJAC-TV in Johnstown, Pirates director of minor league operations Larry Broadway said the team informed Ryan he would not return as Altoona’s manager next season and discussed...
Pirates’ Felipe Vazquez named National League Reliever of the Month
Pirates closer Felipe Vazquez was named National League Reliever of the Month after recording three saves and earning three wins in 10 appearances in August. Vazquez allowed four hits, one walk and struck out 11 in 10 1/3 innings. It was the first career Reliever of the Month Award for...
First Call: Ex-Steeler Chad Brown screws up nickname; Gerrit Cole is strikeout leader; Phil Kessel to speak
In Tuesday’s “First Call,” a former Steeler gives us some bad broadcasting. A former Cowboy looks for big broadcasting bucks. Le’Veon Bell’s ironic tweet. Gerrit Cole’s huge afternoon. And Phil Kessel finally speaks. Brownout of the brain Chad Brown is now providing color commentary for the Pac-12 Network. He had...
September offers Pirates pitcher Joe Musgrove opportunity to improve
With 25 games left this season, the Pirates, as is the case for most MLB teams out of playoff contention, will use September in some sort of trial-and-error period. A healthy list of transactions with Triple-A Indianapolis is to be expected, as are tweaks in the fielding lineup and batting...
Steven Brault homers, pitches well in Pirates’ defeat of RockiesVideo
DENVER — Steven Brault went 61/3 innings Sunday afternoon at Coors Field and, supported by a continually hot offense, picked up the win as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies, 6-2, in the finale of a four-game series. The Pirates scored 37 runs in the sweep, with every starting...
Pirates offense continues to put up big numbers
DENVER — With Saturday night’s 11-4 rout of the Colorado Rockies, the Pittsburgh Pirates took the third straight game of the four-game series at Coors Field. The Pirates amassed 17 hits in the win. Every position player collected a hit. With 16 hits Friday and 15 in the series opener...
Pirates pitcher Clay Holmes comes off IL, available against Rockies
The Pittsburgh Pirates have removed RHP Clay Holmes from the 10-day injured list and he will be available against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday afternoon, as the teams compete a four-game series at Coors Field with first pitch scheduled for 3:10 p.m. Holmes was placed on the I.L. on Aug....
Kevin Newman, Bryan Reynolds stay hot as Pirates roll past Rockies
DENVER — The Pittsburgh Pirates racked up 17 hits and three home runs at Coors Field Saturday night, defeating Colorado 11-4 behind a team .386 (17 of 44) batting average. The Bucs (59-77) dealt early damage to the Rockies once again, as Kevin Newman hit his 10th home run of...
Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco likely done for season
DENVER — Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco has been out of action on the 10-day injured list since mid-June. His inactivity has stemmed from inflammation in his left shoulder, on which he had reparative surgery last September following a hard slide into second base. At the time of his injury, Polanco...
Pirates claim left-handed reliever Wei-Chung Wang
The Pirates added some left-handed relief help in the form of Wei-Chung Wang off waivers from the Oakland Athletics. Wang, 27, is originally from Taiwan and in 20 relief appearances with Oakland this year posted a 1-0 record and 3.33 ERA in 17 innings. He held left-handed batters to a...
Melky Cabrera, Dario Agrazal lead Pirates to another win vs. RockiesVideo
DENVER — Dario Agrazal pitched three-run ball into the sixth inning, Melkey Cabrera hit a three-run homer, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies, 9-4, on Friday night. Starling Marte had three hits and tied a career-best with four runs scored. Josh Bell also had three hits and drove...
Pirates shuffle bullpen arms, call up Geoff Hartlieb
The Pittsburgh Pirates continued shuffling buillpen arms Friday, sending Montana DuRapau to Triple-A Indianapolis and calling up Geoff Hartlieb in his place. DuRapau was called up Thursday and pitched two-thirds of an inning in an 11-8 win over Colorado that night, allowing three hits and four earned runs. He’s 0-1...
Kevin Newman guides Pirates to victory over RockiesVideo
DENVER — The Pirates scored seven runs in the first inning, Trevor Williams threw seven innings of three-run ball and Kevin Newman and Adam Frazier combined for eight hits and six RBIs to lift the visiting team to an 11-8 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Thursday night. It didn’t...
Pirates minor league report for Aug. 29, 2019
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 65-71) lost 7-2 to Toledo (Tigers). The Indians trailed 7-1 after four innings. LHP Brandon Waddell (3-7, 9.00 ERA) gave up five earned runs, six total, including three home runs in 2 1/3 innings with three strikeouts, a walk and nine hits allowed. 2B Jake Elmore (.336) and...
Pirates manager Clint Hurdle: Quality-start standards don’t apply at Coors Field
DENVER — Five days after Trevor Williams pitched six solid innings and earned a win against the Reds, he aimed to build off that foundation Thursday night against the Colorado Rockies. Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said he believed Williams could put together something similar against the Rockies, albeit a...
Pirates minor league report: Aug. 28, 2019
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 65-70) won 7-4 over Toledo (Tigers). The Indians led 5-1 after three innings. 1B Will Craig (.250) went 2 for 4 from the plate with two RBIs and a run scored. Craig has 74 RBIs this season. 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes (.266) was 2 for 2 with a double,...
Corey Dickerson homers as Phillies rout PiratesVideo
PHILADELPHIA — Rhys Hoskins did more with less. The slumping slugger doubled, tripled and drove in a run as the Philadelphia Phillies got 17 hits in a 12-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night. Hoskins has been struggling mightily at the plate this month and made a game-changing...
Pirates gives Phillies fans more reasons to boo after winVideo
PHILADELPHIA — Rhys Hoskins kept Philadelphia Phillies fans booing when he inexplicably dropped a routine throw at first base in the ninth, turning what appeared to be an inning-ending double play into the go-ahead run for the Pittsburgh Pirates in a 5-4 win Tuesday night. After a pair of one-out...
