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Ke’Bryan Hayes has smashing debut for Pirates, who lose to Cubs in extra innings
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ plan was not to put pressure on Ke’Bryan Hayes when their top prospect and 2015 first-round pick made his major league debut Tuesday night at PNC Park against the Chicago Cubs. Hayes had other plans. The 23-year-old third baseman doubled off the wall in left for his...
Top prospect Ke’Bryan Hayes ‘ecstatic’ to make his major league debut with PiratesVideo
When Ke’Bryan Hayes signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates, he took a long look from the PNC Park press box and envisioned himself hitting baseballs into the picturesque city skyline. It took five years for the Pirates’ first-round pick and top positional prospect to make it to the major leagues, so...
‘Burgh’s Best to Never Wear It: When it came to boxing, none was greater than Harry Greb
The Tribune-Review is following its Best to Ever Wear It series, a daily countdown of the greatest college and pro athletes to wear every jersey number from 99 to 0/00, by honoring the Best to Never Wear It. The six athletes spotlighted didn’t wear a numbered uniform but brought pride...
Charlie Hayes expecting tears of joy while watching son Ke’Bryan make debut with PiratesVideo
When Charlie Hayes found it hard to hide his feelings about the Pittsburgh Pirates passing on promoting his son last September or to start this season after testing positive for covid-19 in training camp, he had to learn to listen to the words he preached. Now that Ke’Bryan Hayes is...
Pirates’ rallies come up short in latest loss to Brewers
Trevor Williams stayed off social media on Monday, knowing that trade rumors about Pittsburgh Pirates pitchers were swirling on MLB’s trade deadline day and he had to pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers. “The trade deadline, everything is a little heightened,” Williams said. “Other than that, my main focus today was...
Pirates make no trades at deadline, but GM Ben Cherington ‘working to build a winning team’Video
The Pittsburgh Pirates didn’t make any deals by Monday’s trade deadline, despite general manager Ben Cherington saying no one was deemed untouchable and reports he was actively listening to offers. With the worst record (10-21) and lowest winning percentage (.323) in baseball, the Pirates were expected to be sellers. While...
Key move: Pirates expected to call up top prospect in 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes ‘soon’Video
The Pittsburgh Pirates didn’t make any deals by Monday’s MLB trade deadline, but they will be adding a top prospect as third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes is expected to be recalled Tuesday from the alternate training site in Altoona. “We expect to see ‘Key’ soon in Pittsburgh,” Pirates general manager Ben...
Pirates have bright spot in hot-hitting catcher Jacob Stallings
Jacob Stallings wears a loss worse than most Pittsburgh Pirates, and the way they lost to the Milwaukee Brewers on Eric Sogard’s walk-off home run Saturday night was particularly deflating for the catcher. So, it’s hard for Stallings to find a silver lining in his own play, which has been...
Pirates rally in 9th inning but Brewers get walk-off home run
After the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied in the ninth inning to take the lead in the most unexpected way, the Milwaukee Brewers won in even more unbelievable fashion. Eric Sogard hit a two-run home run for his first career walk-off to lead the Brewers to a 7-6 victory Saturday night at...
Former first-round pick Carson Fulmer looks forward to fresh start in Pirates’ bullpen
Carson Fulmer watched his once-promising career go from being a first-round pick fast-tracked to the majors to a reclamation project who flatlined, so he can’t help but be excited about a new opportunity. The right-handed reliever is looking forward to a fresh start with the Pittsburgh Pirates, in hopes he...
Pirates reinstate Kyle Crick, add Carson Fulmer; option Will Craig, Nick Mears
The Pittsburgh Pirates reinstated reliever Kyle Crick from the injured list and added right-hander Carson Fulmer to the active roster Saturday. Crick was placed on the 10-day IL with a right lat muscle strain on July 28, a day after he allowed a two-out, game-tying double to Ryan Braun in...
After trading Jarrod Dyson, Pirates players waiting for next deadline-deal domino to fallVideo
Once general manager Ben Cherington allowed that no one was untouchable at the trade deadline, the Pittsburgh Pirates were waiting for the first domino of deals to drop and to see how many would follow. When the Pirates sent 36-year-old center fielder Jarrod Dyson to the Chicago White Sox on...
Brewers hammer Derek Holland for 3 home runs in pummeling Pirates
It was a hit-or-miss night for Derek Holland, kind of like his season. The Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander got off to a fast start by getting the Milwaukee Brewers swinging in recording a career-high seven strikeouts through the first three innings, including three looking. What spelled trouble, however, was when the...
While celebrating Jackie Robinson’s legacy, Pirates’ Josh Bell hopes for cultural changeVideo
After a tumultuous week that made Josh Bell take a long look at and have some candid conversations about the world outside of baseball’s bubble, the Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman found a way to focus on positives. It started with celebrating the significance of the sacrifice Jackie Robinson made in...
A day after his 1st MLB victory, Pirates option Cody Ponce to alternate training site in Altoona
One day after he earned his first career victory in his first major-league start, the Pittsburgh Pirates optioned right-hander Cody Ponce to their alternate training site in Altoona, according to the MLB transactions page. The Pirates have yet to announce the move. Ponce threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings in the...
Pirates trade Jarrod Dyson to Chicago White Sox for international bonus pool money
In what could be the first of many moves by the Pittsburgh Pirates before the MLB trade deadline, they dealt Jarrod Dyson to the Chicago White Sox and opened up a starting spot in center field. Pirates general manager Ben Cherington announced the deal Friday afternoon. The Pirates will receive...
Kevin Gorman’s Take 5: Cody Ponce, Nik Turley have milestone night in sweep of CardinalsVideo
Cody Ponce was disappointed when Derek Shelton visited the mound with two outs in the sixth inning, not by the Pittsburgh Pirates manager pounding him on the chest but rather by asking for the baseball. “It was bittersweet, because I wanted to finish it,” Ponce said, “but I knew going...
Cody Ponce shines in first start as Pirates blank Cardinals to sweep doubleheader
The Pittsburgh Pirates arrived in St. Louis in a two-game funk, with a roster depleted by injury and demoralized following a no-hitter by giving up 10 runs to the Chicago White Sox. A doubleheader was the last thing the Pirates needed. But a sweep of the Cardinals proved the perfect...
Former Pirates first-round pick Will Craig gets the call to make major-league debut at Cards
When Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton called Will Craig into his office Thursday morning, the conversation was short and sweet. The magnitude, however, was major. “I think my exact words were, ‘Hey, do you want to play in a big-league game?’” Shelton said. “A big smile came across his face.”...
Pirates place Keone Kela, Colin Moran on IL, recall reliever Nick Mears, 1B Will Craig
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed closer Keone Kela on the 10-day injured list and corner infielder Colin Moran on the seven-day concussion IL on Thursday. Both moves are retroactive to Aug. 24. Kela has been out with right forearm inflammation since leaving the Aug. 21 game against the Cleveland Indians in...
Kevin Gorman’s Take 5: After the Pirates played, the sports world spoke up, shut downVideo
The sports world spoke up and shut down. Many Black baseball players and select MLB teams followed the lead of the NBA by sitting out their games Wednesday night, shifting the focus of the season from covid-19 concerns to racial and societal injustice. If video of the shooting of Jacob...
White Sox hit 4 home runs, pound Pirates for 2-game series sweep
A day after being no-hit by Lucas Giolito, Cole Tucker wanted to ensure there would be no encore. Knowing he was batting leadoff, Tucker made up his mind the moment he awoke. “Just from Pitch 1, I wanted to go out there and kind of change the narrative of how...
Pirates trade for lefty reliever Austin Davis, sending Phillies cash, player to be named
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired left-handed reliever Austin Davis on Wednesday, sending cash considerations and a player to be named in a trade with the Philadelphia Phillies. Davis, 27, was 0-0 with a 21.00 ERA and 3.67 WHIP in four appearances for the Phillies this season before being designated for assignment...
Right-hander Cody Ponce to start for Pirates in doubleheader Thursday at St. Louis Cardinals
Right-hander Cody Ponce, who accompanied the team on the trip as part of the taxi squad, will start one of the games of Thursday’s doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals, Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton said. The Pirates are playing the games at Busch Stadium to make up for the...
Colin Moran, Keone Kela unavailable as Pirates continue to monitor their injuries
A day after Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton declared infielder Colin Moran and closer Keone Kela “available” to play against the Chicago White Sox, the team’s director of sports medicine said both players are still unavailable while being monitored for injuries. Moran is being evaluated for concussion-like symptoms after a...
