Pirates/MLB category, Page 88
Pirates A to Z: RHP Braxton Ashcraft overcame injuries to earn spot on 40-man roster
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Braxton Ashcraft Positions: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 24 Height: 6-foot-5 Weight: 195 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: None. Contract: Not yet eligible for arbitration. Acquired: Selected in the second round out...
Pirates A to Z: Henry Davis went from starting with disappointment to making MLB debut
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Henry Davis Positions: Catcher/right fielder Bats: Right Throws: Right Age: 24 Height: 6-foot Weight: 210 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Batted .213/.302/.351 with 10 doubles, seven home runs and 24 RBIs...
Pirates add RHP Braxton Ashcraft, INF Tsung-Che Cheng to roster to protect from Rule 5 Draft
The Pittsburgh Pirates selected right-handed pitcher Braxton Ashcraft and middle infielder Tsung-Che Chung to their 40-man roster Tuesday, protecting a pair of top-10 prospects from the Rule 5 Draft. Baseball America has Chung as the Pirates’ No. 9 prospect and Ashcraft at No. 10 in its 2024 preseason rankings. The...
Baseball America ranks 7 pitchers among Pirates’ top 10 prospects in 2024 preseason rankings
The Pittsburgh Pirates are desperate for starting pitching on their major league staff, and one publication signaled that help is on the way. It also might have tipped a hand as to which players the Pirates will add to the 40-man roster Tuesday to protect them from the Rule 5...
Pirates announce 2 night games, as spring training tickets go on sale Wednesday
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Tuesday that they will play a pair of spring training games under the lights against a pair of playoff teams in the Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays at LECOM Park this March in Bradenton, Fla. The Pirates begin Grapefruit League play Feb. 24 against the...
Pirates A to Z: Shortstop Oneil Cruz’s season shortened by surgery on fractured left ankle
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Oneil Cruz Position: Shortstop Bats: Left Throws: Right Age: 25 Height: 6-foot-7 Weight: 215 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Batted .250/375/.375 with one double, one home run, four RBIs and three...
Pirates A to Z: Roansy Contreras lost spot in starting rotation, then struggled in minors
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Roansy Contreras Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 24 Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 205 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Went 3-7 with a 6.59 ERA and 1.57 WHIP, 55 strikeouts and 32 walks...
Pirates A to Z: On cusp of making the majors, Mike Burrows set back by Tommy John surgery
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Mike Burrows Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 24 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 195 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: None. Contract: Not yet eligible for arbitration. Acquired: Selected in the 11th round of...
Pirates A to Z: JT Brubaker’s strong spring interrupted by Tommy John surgery, recovery
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: JT Brubaker Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 29 Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 180 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Did not pitch after undergoing Tommy John surgery in April. Contract: Enters second year...
Pirates A to Z: Lefty reliever Ryan Borucki went from expendable to dependable in short span
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Ryan Borucki Position: Pitcher Throws: Left Age: 29 Height: 6-foot-4 Weight: 210 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Was 4-0 with a 2.45 ERA and 0.74 WHIP, 33 strikeouts and four walks...
Pirates GM Ben Cherington promises to ‘attack free agency, trade market’ on MLB Network
Ben Cherington wants Andrew McCutchen back, Oneil Cruz healthy, Henry Davis at catcher and promised to “attack free agency and the trade market this offseason” to add starting pitching and offense. Those were among the topics the Pittsburgh Pirates general manager touched upon in a 10-minute interview on MLB Network’s...
Pirates A to Z: Osvaldo Bido’s MLB debut was another success story for Dominican academy
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Osvaldo Bido Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 28 Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 175 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Was 2-5 with a 5.86 ERA and 1.50 WHIP with 48 strikeouts and 21...
Pirates A to Z: David Bednar developed into ‘elite closer’, despite a month without a saveVideo
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: David Bednar Position: Closer Throws: Right Age: 29 Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 250 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Went 3-3 with a 2.00 ERA and 1.10 WHIP with 39 saves in 67...
Former Pirates pitcher Steven Brault retiresVideo
Pitcher Steven Brault, who spent parts of six seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates, announced his retirement on Monday. In an Instagram post, Brault thanked family, friends and fans “from Aberdeen to Chicago, (and especially my unofficial official hometown, Pittsburgh).” “I cannot possibly describe what it feels like to achieve a...
Pirates A to Z: Ji Hwan Bae showed speed in stealing bases, making catches in center field
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Ji Hwan Bae Positions: Second baseman/center fielder Throws: Right Bats: Left Age: 24 Height: 5-foot-11 Weight: 185 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Batted .231/.296/.311 with 17 doubles, two triples, two home...
Miguel Andujar claimed by Oakland as Pirates lose 2 more players to waivers
The Pittsburgh Pirates took a gamble by placing a half-dozen players on waivers last week and lost two more Monday to waiver claims. The Oakland A’s claimed outfielder Miguel Andujar and the Atlanta Braves claimed left-handed reliever Angel Perdomo. Andujar, 28, batted .250/.300/.476 with seven doubles, four home runs and...
Pirates A to Z: Despite a dominant season at Triple-A, Miguel Andujar likely the odd man out
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Miguel Andujar Position: Outfielder/Designated hitter Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 28 Height: 6 foot Weight: 211 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Batted .250/.300/.476 with seven doubles, four home runs and 18...
Ke’Bryan Hayes becomes 1st Pirates 3B to win NL Gold Glove Award for defensive excellence
Since breaking into the majors, Ke’Bryan Hayes has been regarded as one of the elite defenders in baseball. Now, the Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman has the hardware to prove it. The 26-year-old Hayes became the first third baseman in franchise history to win an NL Gold Glove Award, presented Sunday...
‘That’s his baby’: With love for an old glove, Pirates 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes goes for Gold
Ke’Bryan Hayes smiled as he slipped the 11¾-inch Wilson 1787 model infielder’s glove onto his left hand, squeezing it softly to show as if it’s a natural extension of his arm. The Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman has worn the same glove since 2016, so long that it’s difficult to ascertain...
Pirates lose Tucupita Marcano, 2 others on waivers, make trade as MLB offseason begins
Tucupita Marcano, who started 58 games at shortstop before suffering a season-ending knee injury in late July, was one of four players lost by the Pittsburgh Pirates as the MLB offseason began Thursday. Marcano was claimed on waivers by San Diego, infielder Vinny Capra was picked up by Milwaukee and...
Pirates 3rd baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes named Fielding Bible’s Defensive Player of the Year
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ Ke’Bryan Hayes, who added a .271 batting average to his slick glove work this season, was named Thursday the Fielding Bible’s Defensive Player of the Year while also earning the Fielding Bible Award among third basemen. The distinction marks the second time in three seasons (also 2021)...
U mad, bro?: A Steelers’ win doesn’t dissuade complaints from readers on multiple fronts
When the Steelers win in comeback fashion, on the road, as underdogs, generally the Pittsburgh sports fanbase is feeling pretty good. About the Steelers, anyway. Well, the second half of the Steelers game at least. But there are plenty of other things to complain about. And we touch ‘em all...
Only 2 years removed from 100 losses, World Series teams should inspire Pirates’ playoff hopes
The World Series matchup between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers should provide a glimmer of hope for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and not only because a pair of wild-card teams are four wins away from winning the world championship. The inspiration goes beyond Arizona and Texas winning Games 6 and...
Former major leaguer Tom Walker, father of longtime Pirate Neil Walker, dies at age 74
Tom Walker, who once threw a 15-inning no-hitter in the minor leagues and was one of the last people to see Roberto Clemente alive, died Monday, according to the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was 74. Over the past several seasons, Walker was a fixture around PNC Park where he watched as...
Rolling Stones release limited-edition Pirates cover art of ‘Hackney Diamonds’
Pittsburgh Pirates fans are about to get some postseason action after all — thanks to the Rolling Stones. In a deal with Major League Baseball, the Stones on Friday released a limited-edition vinyl cover art of their new album, “Hackney Diamonds” tailored to the Buccos. The art features the iconic...
