Pirates/MLB category, Page 179

The stands were mostly empty and the batters were his Pittsburgh Pirates teammates, so the simulated game Wednesday night wasn’t quite the same as making his major-league debut against Clayton Kershaw. It was still a thrill for Chad Kuhl to pitch at PNC Park again, throwing two innings two years...

One week after MLB announced the schedule for the 60-game 2020 season, the Pittsburgh Pirates released their 2021 schedule that will feature them playing against the Chicago Cubs on Opening Day on April 1 at Wrigley Field and in the home opener April 8 at PNC Park. And this one...

In this week’s “U mad, bro?”, fans are fired up about NFL players balking at a return to play. Also, emailers are growling at DeSean Jackson, MLB umpire Joe West and the Pirates. Most importantly, we mourn the absence of Enrico Pallazzo in this time of great American need. Jim...

Right-handed pitcher Hector Noesi became the first Pittsburgh Pirates player to opt out from playing this season, citing family reasons, manager Derek Shelton said Wednesday night. Under an agreement between MLB and the Players Association, players are permitted to opt out this season because of the coronavirus pandemic. The 33-year-old...

A second Tommy John surgery was the worst possible news for Jameson Taillon, but the Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher decided rehabilitation was the perfect time to make a major change to his delivery. The 6-foot-5, 230-pound right-hander long had been interested in shortening his arm stroke and cleaning up his mechanics,...

Cole Tucker has never played anywhere but shortstop in his baseball career, so the Pittsburgh Pirates 2014 first-round pick has had his sights set square on becoming a major league starter at the position. With another former first-round shortstop Kevin Newman coming off a strong rookie season, however, the Pirates...

Now that MLB has unveiled its 60-game schedule in a season that will start without fans allowed in ballparks because of the coronavirus crisis, the Pittsburgh Pirates have told season-ticket holders who requested refunds that their 2020 ticket packages will be fully reimbursed within the next seven to 10 business...

The Pittsburgh Pirates opened training camp at PNC Park to select local media for the first time, and the four-hour window included a rain delay with no rain followed by a simulated game in a steady drizzle. And just when we thought this shortened season amid the coronavirus crisis couldn’t...

In 2020, the Pirates might be able to hit enough to stay in contention over the looming 60-game sprint of a season. However, their pitchers may get hit around the yard on a nightly basis just as hard. Or worse. One X factor in how the starting rotation performs is...

The Pirates fired manager Clint Hurdle last September after his team finished at the bottom of the NL Central with a record of 69-93. Now, the longtime baseball coach and manager has put his Pittsburgh home on the market. Hurdle, 62, who now resides in Florida, lived in the 9,120-square...

Adam Frazier’s versatility has been a blessing and a curse, as he played the middle infield and all three outfield positions before settling in at second base for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Being a Gold Glove finalist in his first season as the starting second baseman hasn’t stopped speculation Frazier could...

Steven Brault is anything but shy, so it was no surprise the left-hander had a candid response for his potential role on the Pittsburgh Pirates pitching staff. Where Pirates manager Derek Shelton has hinted he could get creative with the fifth spot in the starting rotation, Brault revealed there have...

In Tuesday’s “First Call,” Carey Price is back at practice with the Montreal Canadiens in advance of their series against the Penguins. The Pirates have a plan for their crowded middle infield. And Terry Francona is speaking out about the Cleveland Indians nickname. Bonjour! Carey Price joined the Montreal Canadiens...

The Pittsburgh Pirates have known which teams they are playing and how many games there will be in MLB’s shortened season, but Monday night marked the unveiling of their 60-game schedule. As if finishing in last place in 2019 wasn’t punishment enough, MLB Network’s MLB Tonight: Schedule Release show just...

MLB dealt with delays in covid-19 testing and results over the holiday weekend that caused the Oakland A’s to cancel their workout on Sunday and the Washington Nationals to follow suit on Monday, but manager Derek Shelton said the Pittsburgh Pirates “have not had that issue.” Shelton said testing delays...

When Derek Holland arrived as a nonroster invitee to spring training with the Pittsburgh Pirates, the 33-year-old left-hander did so with the hope he could make the team for a 12th major league season. Whether it was in the starting rotation or the bullpen didn’t matter much to Holland, who...

The Pittsburgh Pirates will open the 2020 season on July 24 at the St. Louis Cardinals, then return July 27 for their home opener against the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park, MLB Network announced Monday night in a schedule release special. The trip to St. Louis will be a three-game...

Major League Baseball will announce its long-awaited, truncated 2020 schedule at 6 p.m. Monday on the league’s television network. Teams will play a 60-game schedule, 40 games against division opponents and 20 against the corresponding division from the other league. In the case of the Pirates, that means 40 games...

The Pittsburgh Pirates opened their second training camp (aka The Deuce) on Friday at PNC Park, but closed it to the media in an effort to follow a late Allegheny County order to limit gatherings to 25 people. Somehow, we saw more fireworks than baseball this holiday weekend, even though...

Jacob Stallings was reminded a few weeks ago that, as the catcher, he will be in close quarters with the umpire standing over his shoulder and every opposing hitter who comes to the batter’s box, in addition to his own Pittsburgh Pirates teammates every game he plays during the covid-19...

Pirates manager Derek Shelton on Sunday said two players, outfielder Socrates Brito and relief pitcher Blake Cederlind, tested positive for covid-19 and gave their consent to be identified. Shelton stressed he must respect the privacy of players and staff members but believes it is an important step in spreading awareness...

The Tribune-Review sports staff is conducting a daily countdown of the best players in Pittsburgh pro and college sports history to wear each jersey number. No. 57: John Smiley Nearly three decades later, his name remains synonymous with an accomplishment that hasn’t been duplicated since by a Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher....

The Pittsburgh Pirates are among the 19 major league teams that have had positive tests for covid-19, manager Derek Shelton confirmed Saturday. MLB teams provided tests at the start of training camp this week after a nearly four-month shutdown of the sport. Of the 3,185 tests administered across the league,...

As the lone returning All-Star for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Josh Bell was expected to become the new face of the franchise. With his willingness to use his public platform, Bell has shed his soft-spoken image to become one of the biggest and boldest voices for the Pirates in speaking out...