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John Steigerwald: Late Pirates GM Pete Peterson might never be matched
You may not live to see anyone else do what Pete Peterson did. He’s the last Pittsburgh Pirates general manager to win a World Series. They’ve only won three in the past 94 years. Harding “Pete” Peterson died Tuesday at the age of 89, and the fact he was a...
Clint Hurdle’s decisions magnified in Pirates’ 3-2 loss to Giants
The Pittsburgh Pirates gave themselves little margin for error Sunday at PNC Park, producing only five hits in a 3-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants. But there was plenty of room for anyone in the crowd of 12,396 to second-guess the manager, making the Pirates’ first defeat after a...
Gregory Polanco close to returning, but arm strength will be an immediate issue
Gregory Polanco is making good progress from shoulder surgery and could come off the injury list during the current homestand, Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said. But the initial velocity on Polanco’s throws will be compromised, according to general manager Neal Huntington. “Teams are probably going to challenge him and...
Colin Moran scheduled to start at second base vs. Giants
Colin Moran learned early this season that the most important number in his phone belongs to the Wilson representative. Moran needs almost as many different gloves as there are positions on the field. The Pittsburgh Pirates’ utility man is scheduled to start at second base Sunday against the San Francisco...
Elias Diaz returns to Pirates after beating virus
With a forgettable spring behind him, catcher Elias Diaz was back in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ clubhouse Sunday when he was activated from the injured list. Diaz, who will be the chief backup to Francisco Cervelli, missed most of spring training and the first 18 games of this season with a...
Pirates farm report for games of April 20, 2019
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 9-6) lost 3-1 to Louisville (Reds) in 10 innings. RF Gregory Polanco (.300) had an RBI double in the sixth inning, giving him five RBIs in the five game with the Indians. RHP Jesus Liranzo (0-2, 9.00) took the loss after allowing the go-ahead runs in the 10th...
Kevin Gorman: Cole Tucker captures Pittsburgh’s heart, just when Pirates needed it
Hearts dropped when Starling Marte and Erik Gonzalez collided at full speed Friday night at PNC Park, a play that left both players injured and the Pittsburgh Pirates seriously short-handed. Their corresponding move had Cole Tucker’s chest pounding Saturday as the shortstop was ecstatic about joining outfielder Bryan Reynolds in...
Cole Tucker homers in debut, leads Pirates to 5th straight winVideo
Lightning struck twice Saturday night at PNC Park. The first time, it produced a crackle of light beyond the city skyline, a display so prominent it caused rookie shortstop Cole Tucker to step out of the batter’s box for the moment. A few seconds later, Tucker produced the second lightning...
Cole Tucker ‘stoked’ for chance to make debut with PiratesVideo
Cole Tucker is an admittedly excitable person, and his emotions were on overdrive Saturday afternoon as he prepared to make his major-league debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 22-year-old shortstop was running on little sleep when he arrived at PNC Park a few hours before the Pirates played the San...
Pirates promote Cole Tucker, Bryan Reynolds for game vs. Giants
The Pittsburgh Pirates weren’t expecting Cole Tucker to make his major-league debut in April after he had accumulated just 57 at-bats at Triple-A. The same philosophy applied to outfielder Bryan Reynolds, who had 49 at-bats above the Double-A level. Circumstances changed when the Pirates, already thin at shortstop and outfield...
Kevin Gorman’s Take 5: Pirates beat Giants but endure more losses
The Pittsburgh Pirates returned to PNC Park on Friday with the best winning percentage in the National League, despite what looked like a Grapefruit League lineup because of injuries. The San Francisco Giants countered with Madison Bumgarner, who was so dominant here in the 2014 NL wild card that the...
Pirates banged-up late, but early offensive surge beats Giants
With the season’s second four-game winning streak in the books, starting pitchers who continue to string together zeros and now a defense that hasn’t made an error in more than a week, the first-place Pittsburgh Pirates are faced with this question: What new troubles lurk around the corner? That’s right....
3 Pirates leave Giants game with injuries
Three Pittsburgh Pirates players left the game against the San Francisco Giants with injuries Friday night at PNC Park. In the eighth, shortstop Erik Gonzalez and center fielder Starling Marte collided trying to run down a bloop single by Yangervis Solarte. Both Pirates players were on the ground for several...
Pirates notebook: Clint Hurdle says Josh Bell’s start rooted in thoughtful approach
During the 2017 season, Josh Bell set a National League record for most home runs by a switch-hitting rookie (26), led NL first-year players in hits (140) and tied for first in doubles (26). Yet Clint Hurdle suggested Bell might have gained more valuable experience last year when he hit...
In the Major Leagues, Pirates’ Nick Burdi more than just a ‘Wild Thing’
When Nick Burdi’s ophthalmologist told him he needed to correct the vision in his right eye, he didn’t choose black-rimmed glasses for any reason other than personal convenience. “I had trouble putting (contacts) in and out,” the Pittsburgh Pirates’ rookie relief pitcher said. “I didn’t want to deal with it...
Fantasy sports podcast: Tracking success of Josh Bell, Pirates pitchers
It’s our weekly fantasy sports podcast with Jeff Erickson of Rotowire. We have some good vibes from Pirates 1B Josh Bell and the team’s starting pitchers. Impact closers are a topic du jour for fantasy owners. Shane Greene of the Tigers and Kirby Yates of the Padres are leading the...
Pirates farm report for games of April 18, 2019
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 9-4) was postponed because of rain in their series finale against visiting Toledo (Tigers). RHP Eduardo Vera (0-0, 3.27) is expected to be the Indians’ starting pitcher in their series opener Friday night against Louisville (Reds). Next: Friday vs. Louisville, 7:15 p.m. ALTOONA (Double-A, 6-8) lost 8-4 against...
Pirates showing positive signs as they move into first place
If baseball’s regular season ended Thursday, the Pittsburgh Pirates would be a playoff team, and, of course, it doesn’t matter. It’s true the Pirates have the fourth-best record in MLB (10-6) and are in first place in the National League Central, percentage points ahead of the Miilwaukee Brewers, who fell...
Pirates top Tigers in 10 innings again
DETROIT — At this point, Clint Hurdle is probably used to managing for more than nine innings. Colin Moran hit an RBI single in the top of the 10th, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 on Wednesday night. It was the second straight night Hurdle’s Pirates beat...
Pirates minor leaguer suspended 30 games for domestic violence
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop prospect Ji-Hwan Bae was suspended for 30 games for violating minor league baseball’s domestic violence policy. Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred said the suspension will start Thursday. Bae agreed to a minor league contract in March 2018 for a $1.2 million signing bonus. He was accused by a...
First call: Ex-Pirates Tyler Glasnow, Austin Meadows dominating with Tampa Bay
Glasnow’s game Two of the biggest reasons why the Tampa Bay Rays are in first place in the American League East are former Pirates. Specifically, the two players Tampa got in exchange for Chris Archer: Tyler Glasnow and Austin Meadows. Glasnow improved to 4-0 on Tuesday night, getting a win...
Pirates minor league report: April 16, 2019
Pirates INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 8-4) won 4-3 over Toledo (Tigers). 2B Erich Weiss (.286) lead the Indians offensively, going 3 for 4 at the plate with a triple, a two-run homer and three RBIs. RHP Mitch Keller (1-0, 3.86) lasted 51/3 innings with five strikeouts, four walks and an earned run...
Starling Marte’s 2-run homer lifts Pirates in 10th inning
DETROIT — Starling Marte dropped down a sacrifice bunt in the fifth inning of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ game against Detroit. Not exactly the norm for the outfielder, but a sign of how much he’s struggled early this season. Later, with the score tied in the 10th, it was time to...
Kyle Crick rejoins Pirates bullpen in Detroit
The Pittsburgh Pirates activated relief pitcher Kyle Crick to the roster Tuesday after he spent 11 days on the 10-day injured list with right triceps tightness. Crick, who allowed no runs, hits or walks in two innings before being placed in the injured list, could help relieve some issues in...
Pirates minor league report: Gregory Polanco logs 2 RBIs in rehab
Pirates INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 7-4) won 9-1 over Toledo (Tigers) for its seventh win in eight games. RHP J.T. Brubaker (2-0, 1.69) threw 51/3 scoreless innings with four hits allowed and five strikeouts en route to victory. SS Cole Tucker (.356) went 3 for 5 with a double, triple and an...
