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Pirates A to Z: Quinn Priester made it to majors but must improve to earn spot in rotation

During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Quinn Priester Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 23 Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 210 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Went 3-3 with a 7.74 ERA and 1.70 WHIP, 36 strikeouts and 27 walks...

Pirates trade for starting pitcher Marco Gonzales

The Pittsburgh Pirates added a starting pitcher to their rotation Tuesday night by acquiring left-hander Marco Gonzales and cash from the Atlanta Braves for a player to be named later or cash. Gonzales spent the past seven seasons with the Seattle Mariners before being dealt to Atlanta in a five-player...

Pirates slip to No. 9 in MLB Draft lottery, marking 5th consecutive year with top-10 pick

The Pittsburgh Pirates slipped out of the top six in the draft lottery and will have the No. 9 pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. The Cleveland Guardians defied the odds, winning the No. 1 overall pick despite 2% odds. The draft order follows with the Cincinnati Reds, Colorado Rockies,...

Jim Leyland touched by texts from players he cut who never reached big leagues

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Of the 294 text messages Jim Leyland received in the hours after his election to the Hall of Fame, the ones that touched him most were from former minor leaguers. “Guys that never made it. Guys that you had to tell them their career was over. That’s...

Pirates A to Z: Liover Peguero packs power but must show he can master the middle infield

During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Liover Peguero Positions: Shortstop/second base Bats: Right Throws: Right Age: 22 Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 220 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Batted .237/.280/.374 with four doubles, one triple, seven home runs and...

Former Pirates player Cole Tucker reportedly marries actress Vanessa Hudgens

Former Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Cole Tucker has a new position to play: husband. The Pirates’ first-round draft pick in 2014 married “High School Musical” actress Vanessa Hudgens over the weekend, according to several media reports. People Magazine broke the story, reporting the couple married on Saturday in Tulum, Mexico. TMZ...

First Call: James Conner had vision of big return to Pittsburgh; Jim Leyland moments

Monday’s “First Call” captures James Conner’s successful return to Pittsburgh as his Cardinals upset the Steelers 24-10 on Sunday afternoon. Another former Steeler had a big game in the NFC South. And we look ahead to what could be an ugly game between the Patriots and Steelers on Thursday night....

Pirates A to Z: OF Joshua Palacios brought energy, delivered homers in dramatic fashion

During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Joshua Palacios Position: Outfielder Bats: Left Throws: Right Age: 28 Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 200 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Batted .239/.279/.413 with nine doubles, two triples, 10 home runs and 40...

Former Pirates manager Jim Leyland wins election to baseball's Hall of Fame

On the night he was immortalized as a Hall of Fame manager, Jim Leyland had given up hope. The former manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates was told by National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum officials that — if he was voted in by the Contemporary Era Committee — he...

Pirates A to Z: Johan Oviedo was a workhorse but workload leads to 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: Johan Oviedo Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 25 Height: 6-foot-5 Weight: 245 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Went 9-14 with a 4.31 ERA and 1.37 WHIP, 158 strikeouts and 83 walks...

Pirates A to Z: After inconsistent season, Luis Ortiz has opportunity to be starter next season

During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Luis Ortiz Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 24 Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 235 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Went 5-5 with an 4.78 ERA and 1.70 WHIP, 59 strikeouts and 48 walks...

Pirates sign catcher Ali Sanchez to 1-year deal, claim righty Roddery Munoz off waivers

Less than two days away from the Winter Meetings in Nashville, Tenn., the Pittsburgh Pirates made several roster moves, signing catcher Ali Sanchez to a one-year deal and claiming pitcher Roddery Munoz off waivers from Washington on Friday. The 26-year-old Sanchez spent last season with Triple-A Reno in the Arizona...

Pirates A to Z: Shifting from starter to bullpen helped Kyle Nicolas find way to majors

During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Kyle Nicolas Position: Relief pitcher Throws: Right Age: 24 Height: 6-foot-4 Weight: 223 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Went 0-0 with an 11.81 ERA and 2.06 WHIP, seven strikeouts and four...

Pirates hire Astros research, development director Sarah Gelles as assistant GM

The Pittsburgh Pirates have hired Sarah Gelles, who spent the past five years as the Houston Astros’ director of research and development, as an assistant general manager, a source told TribLive. Gelles becomes the highest-ranking woman in the Pirates’ baseball operations staff, working with general manager Ben Cherington and alongside...

Pirates pitcher Thomas Hatch to sign with Japanese team, per report

Pitcher Thomas Hatch is leaving the Pittsburgh Pirates to play in Japan next season, per a report from a Korean news outlet. Yakyu Cosmopolitan is reporting that Hatch, who received interest from several KBO teams in South Korea, will sign with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of the Nippon Professional Baseball...

Pirates announce new start times for night home games as single-game tickets go on sale

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Thursday — a day before single-game tickets go on sale — that there will be new start times for night games this season. Evening home games will now start at 6:40 p.m., except for Saturday games before the All-Star break, which will begin at 4:05 p.m....

Pirates A to Z: Bullpen banked on Dauri Moreta's wrong-way slider to put out fires

During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Dauri Moreta Position: Relief pitcher Throws: Right Age: 27 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 185 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Went 5-2 with a 3.72 ERA and 1.09 WHIP, one save, 76 strikeouts...

Big video screen in plaza near PNC Park would boost entertainment on North Shore, developer says

Plans are moving ahead for a proposed video screen in a new plaza near PNC Park where people could watch Pirates games without going into the stadium. The concept was first introduced to the Planning Commission last month. Commissioners said then that they were concerned the large LED screen would...

Pirates A to Z: Carmen Mlodzinski turned move to bullpen into high-leverage role as rookie

During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Carmen Mlodzinski Position: Relief pitcher Throws: Right Age: 24 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 220 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Went 3-3 with a 2.25 ERA and 1.28 WHIP, one save, 34 strikeouts...

Pirates A to Z: Max Kranick's road to recovery involved rehab stints at Bradenton, Indianapolis

During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Max Kranick Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 26 Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 220 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: None. Contract: Not eligible for arbitration until 2025. Acquired: Selected in the 11th round...

Pirates A to Z: After evolving into All-Star, staff ace, Mitch Keller seeking long-term contract

During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Mitch Keller Positions: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 27 Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 220 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Went 13-9 with a 4.21 ERA and 1.25 WHIP, 210 strikeouts against 55 walks...

Pirates A to Z: Connor Joe quickly became a fan favorite but chased consistency

During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Connor Joe Positions: Outfielder/first base Bats: Right Throws: Right Age: 31 Height: 6 foot Weight: 205 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Batted .247/.339/.421 with 31 doubles, four triples, 11 home runs...

Pirates starter Johan Oviedo elects to undergo Tommy John surgery 'in the coming weeks'

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Johan Oviedo has elected to undergo Tommy John surgery on the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow “in the coming weeks,” sources told TribLive on Saturday. Oviedo, 25, was 9-14 with a 4.31 ERA and 1.37 WHIP in 177 2/3 innings over 32 starts last season,...

Pirates A to Z: Andre Jackson brought a free, easy approach as starter, bulk reliever

During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Andre Jackson Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 27 Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 210 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Went 1-3 with a 4.99 ERA and 1.21 WHIP, with 57 strikeouts and 22...

Pirates A to Z: Colin Holderman shined in setup role, including an immaculate inning

During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Colin Holderman Position: Relief pitcher Throws: Right Age: 28 Height: 6-foot-7 Weight: 240 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Went 0-3 with a 3.86 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and two saves, with 58...

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