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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...
Pirates donate $20,000 to improve youth baseball fields in Pittsburgh
A $20,000 donation from the Pirates’ charitable foundation is helping Pittsburgh improve two city baseball fields. Pirates Charities is providing $10,000 for each field through its Fields for Kids program. The donation will pay for infield resurfacing and new dugouts at Dinan Field in Stanton Heights and Devlin Field in...
Vazquez escapes bases-loaded jam; Pirates beat Nationals to win series
WASHINGTON — Faced with the based loaded, two outs and one of baseball’s hottest hitters at the plate in the bottom of the ninth inning, there was nowhere Felipe Vázquez wanted to be more than on the mound at Nationals Park. The Pittsburgh Pirates relief ace then coaxed a fly...
Pirates’ Chris Archer drops appeal, begins serving suspension
WASHINGTON — Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Chris Archer dropped his appeal and began serving a five-game suspension Sunday for setting off a benches-clearing altercation on April 7. The impact of Archer’s suspension will be minimal. He ended his appeal a day after allowing one run in seven innings against Washington, getting...
Pirates minor league report: April 13, 2019
Pirates INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 6-3) won 9-6 against Charlotte (White Sox). First baseman Will Craig went 2 for 4 with a homer, and RHP Brandon Maurer improved to 2-0 by allowing one hit in 2/3 of an inning of work. Next: Sunday vs. Charlotte (White Sox), 1:35 p.m. ALTOONA (Double-A, 6-4)...
Bullpen blows it again as Pirates lose to Nationals
WASHINGTON — Howie Kendrick quickly is making up for lost time. Limited to only five games last season because of a torn Achilles and slowed this spring by a hamstring injury, the 35-year-old Kendrick is off to a fast start for the Washington Nationals. He is 6 for 10, including...
Pirates minor league report for April 13, 2019
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 5-3) won 9-2 over Charlotte (White Sox). The Indians scored five runs in the third inning and three in the fourth to gain a 8-1 advantage. 1B Will Craig (.290) highlighted the third inning with a two-run homer. He finished 2 for 4 with three RBIs and two...
Moran’s pinch homer in 10th gives Pirates win over Nationals
WASHINGTON — Colin Moran had a pinch-hit, three-run homer in the 10th inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates scored five runs off Washington’s struggling bullpen in a 6-3 victory over the Nationals on Friday night. Moran’s homer to right center off Justin Miller was his second as a pinch hitter in...
Pirates’ Gregory Polanco promoted to Triple-A for next stage in rehab
After playing four games for the Single-A Bradenton Marauders, Gregory Polanco will shift his rehab assignment to Triple-A Indianapolis, where he is scheduled to play Saturday night against the Charlotte Knights. Polanco, who had shoulder surgery in September after hitting a career-high 23 home runs for the Pittsburgh Pirates, played...
Rain delay can’t save Pirates in road loss to Cubs
CHICAGO — Jose Quintana struck out 11 in seven innings of four-hit ball, and the Chicago Cubs blanked the Pittsburgh Pirates, 2-0, on Thursday night. Daniel Descalso and Victor Caratini each had two hits and an RBI in a game that was delayed 69 minutes by rain before the eighth....
