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Looking for a pitcher? Fans troll Pirates job fair tweet
The Pittsburgh Pirates and PNC Park are looking for some seasonal help and tweeted about a job fair being held this week. No, they are not advertising for starting pitchers or bullpen help. On Monday the Pirates posted to Twitter, “Want to work at PNC Park this summer? We’re holding...
Tim Benz, Mark Madden discuss Mario Lemieux memories, Pirates problems, state of Steelers
Well, what do you know? It’s a “Madden Monday” podcast … on a Monday! Will wonders never cease? Between holidays, vacation days and our mutually busy concert schedule, Mark Madden and I haven’t been able to connect on a Monday for the past few weeks, pushing our usual post back...
Tim Benz: Francisco Liriano latest issue for Pirates pitching staff
The Pirates don’t need this. It appears Francisco Liriano may be turning into their latest problem, after having previously been one of their most reliable performers. Liriano allowed a two-run homer to Mike Moustakas in the eighth inning Sunday. Mike Moustakas continues to hurt the Pirates. This is his 12th...
Kevin Gorman’s Take 5: This time, Pirates have no choice but turn to Mitch Keller
The Pittsburgh Pirates spent Saturday making moves and general manager Neal Huntington spent Sunday explaining the decisions on his weekly radio show. The biggest was made for him. Before Nick Kingham was designated for assignment — likely signaling his ending with the club — and Rookie Davis was placed on...
Pirates bullpen wastes solid start by Steven Brault as Brewers complete sweep
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers topped their crowd-pleasing Christian Yelich bobblehead giveaway with another surprise gift, thanks to Mike Moustakas. Moustakas launched a homer that won a new SUV for a fan, Yelich hit his major league-leading 24th home run and the Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates, 5-2, on Sunday...
Jung Ho Kang starts at shortstop, hits Miller Park scoreboard in return to Pirates
With one swing, Jung Ho Kang changed the conversation on Sunday from where he was in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ starting lineup to what he did to the Milwaukee Brewers’ scoreboard. Check ? The? Scoreboard?No seriously, check on the scoreboard. Did he break it?#LetsGoBucs pic.twitter.com/odQyLPpIHK— Pirates (@Pirates) June 9, 2019 One...
Pirates minor league report: June 8, 2019
Pirates INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 34-26) was swept in a doubleheader against Toledo (Tigers), losing 3-2 in eight innings for in Game 1 and 8-2 in Game 2. LHP Sean Keselica (1-4, 4.50) took the loss in the opener without recording an out after he gave up the winning run on a...
Pirates drop second straight in MilwaukeeVideo
MILWAUKEE — It wasn’t pretty, but Zach Davies did something Saturday no other starting pitcher in Milwaukee Brewers history had done before. And he did it at the expense of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Despite a shaky outing, Davies became the first Milwaukee starter to open a season with seven straight...
Corey Dickerson, Jung Ho Kang part of Pirates roster moves
The Pittsburgh Pirates made a handful of roster moves Saturday, shaking up their pitching staff and position players. The Pirates reinstated left fielder Corey Dickerson and third baseman Jung Ho Kang from the injured list. And the pitchers who combined to give up nine runs in the 10-4 loss Friday...
Kevin Gorman: Pirates’ Gregory Polanco learns value of patience
Gregory Polanco knows he isn’t 100 percent healthy — and likely won’t be this season — and that has become the biggest challenge for the Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder. If only he could practice as much patience with himself as the Pirates have. Polanco was playing his best baseball before...
Starling Marte’s sudden success at plate for Pirates all part of plan
Starling Marte’s sudden hitting surge might coincide with his drop to the third spot in the batting order, but the Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder isn’t crediting that switch for his success. Instead, it’s a behind-the-scenes move. “What’s working out for me is working with the hitting coach and going to...
Brewers hand Pirates beating, chase Rookie Davis earlyVideo
MILWAUKEE — Brandon Woodruff struck out 10 in six innings and Ryan Braun hit a three-run homer, helping the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates, 10-4, on Friday night. Eric Thames also connected for Milwaukee, and NL MVP Christian Yelich had three hits. Travis Shaw walked twice and scored two...
Pirates minor league report: June 7, 2019
Pirates INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 34-24) lost 3-1 to Toledo (Tigers) despite outhitting the Mud Hens, 9-4. RHP Dovydas Neveruaskas (1-1, 2.37) recorded the loss after allowing the tying and winning runs in the eighth inning — the lone inning he pitched — with a strikeout, a walk and two hits. RHP...
Kevin Gorman: In musical outfield, Pirates should save Bryan Reynolds a seat
The Pittsburgh Pirates have dealt with so many injuries to their outfielders this season that they have been forced to play a game of musical chairs, starting nine players. When Corey Dickerson returns from a 60-day stint on the injured list, however, the Pirates will have a crowded outfield. It’s...
Kevin Gorman’s Take 5: Waiting for internal options, Pirates struck out lookingVideo
The Pittsburgh Pirates left PNC Park on Thursday afternoon dressed in disguise, wearing superhero costumes for their flight to Milwaukee to begin a 10-game road trip. We might not recognize them when they return. Corey Dickerson is expected to be activated from the injured list for Friday’s game against the...
Fantasy sports podcast: Andrew McCutchen’s injury, Pirates trade rumors
It’s our weekly fantasy sports podcast with Jeff Erickson of Rotowire. One of our big topics of conversation is Andrew McCutchen’s injury. How will the Phillies adjust? And how should fantasy owners of McCutchen adjust? There’s been some talk of the Phillies perhaps being interested in Starling Marte. We kick...
Tim Benz: Could Phillies replace Andrew McCutchen with Starling Marte?
Part of the reason the Pirates traded Andrew McCutchen is that they had Starling Marte. Now that McCutchen’s newest team has lost him for the season, might the Phillies try to replace him with Marte? That seems to be a percolating possibility, if you believe what is being written about...
Pirates minor league report: June 6, 2019
Pirates INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 34-23) defeated Toledo (Tigers), 3-2. CF Jason Martin (.254) went 2 for 4 with an RBI single in the seventh inning to score the go-ahead run for the Indians. LHP Brandon Waddell (1-2, 6.84) recorded the win allowing a run, the tying score to make it 2-2,...
Kevin Gorman: Pirates need Starling Marte, Gregory Polanco to change narrativeVideo
There are perhaps no Pittsburgh Pirates who frustrate the fan base more than Starling Marte and Gregory Polanco, not so much for what they are but what they aren’t. The Pirates’ starting center fielder and right fielder, respectively, are two of their highest-paid players, but they aren’t the perennial All-Stars...
Pirates’ Corey Dickerson waiting for his chance to be a hero again
In the “Toy Story” movie series, Buzz Lightyear is often the hero. Corey Dickerson borrowed that persona Thursday when the Pittsburgh Pirates players and staff dressed as superheroes for the trip to Milwaukee. When he arrives, he hopes to get off the injury list he has been on since April...
Dressed as superheroes, Pirates are ready to embrace a 10-game road trip
The Pittsburgh Pirates turned their clubhouse into a phone booth Thursday afternoon. That’s where superheroes change into their costumes. While most of the players were comic-book heroes, ranging from closer Felipe Vazquez as Deadpool to pitcher Nick Kingham as Wolverine, relievers Richard Rodriguez (Jesus Christ) and Kyle Crick — who...
Chris Archer leads Pirates to victory against BravesVideo
The baseball left Freddie Freeman’s bat at 106.3 mph, and Chris Archer immediately knew. When it landed 405 feet from home plate in the shrubbery beyond PNC Park’s center-field fence, Archer put his hands on his knees and bowed his head. It bothered him because it could have been avoided....
Rookie Davis says ‘let chips fall’ in 1st start Friday for the Pirates
The pain in Rookie Davis’ hip was intense and it wouldn’t go away. But the competitor inside him said, “Keep working. That’s who you are.” Finally, an imaging of the area in question revealed a torn labrum and bone spurs. Davis had surgery to repair the problem after the 2017...
Pirates broadcaster Steve Blass: ‘I don’t have to defend myself’
Steve Blass didn’t have much to say publicly about the controversy over remarks he made regarding Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. during a telecast of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ game Tuesday night at PNC Park. But he did want to make something clear to those who have known him during...
Pirates draft pick Blake Sabol discusses being Troy Polamalu’s cousin, JuJu Smith-Schuster’s friend
Remember how quiet and shy Troy Polamalu was when he was first drafted by the Steelers? Now picture the exact opposite. That’s his second cousin, Blake Sabol. And that’s who the Pirates drafted in the seventh round out of Southern Cal. If the catcher-turned-outfielder is as comfortable at the plate...
