Pirates/MLB category, Page 64

By collecting his 2,000th career hit, Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter Andrew McCutchen provided Sunday afternoon’s biggest moment. However, it was Pirates pitcher Mitch Keller who provided the biggest storyline. Keller pitched seven innings against the New York Mets en route to a 2-1 win. The right-hander allowed only one earned...

Pittsburgh Pirates veteran Andrew McCutchen got his 2,000th career hit Sunday afternoon during a 2-1 win over the New York Mets. It was a classic McCutchen swing, whipping his quick hands through a pitch from Carlos Carrasco and lacing it into left field. This moment is everything ???? pic.twitter.com/53yrnjJNwt— Pittsburgh...

Monday’s “First Call” dishes out praise for a Pittsburgh Steelers dynamic duo. Meanwhile, an ex-Steeler jumps to the NFC South. The Pirates get help from an unlikely source. And more details are leaking out about Antonio Brown’s nutty ownership of that National Arena Football League team in Albany. Also, we...

At the start of the nine-game homestand, Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton was asked if he likes MLB’s new balanced schedule where interleague games have gone from novelty to normalcy. “I like the fact that the fans get to see every team,” Shelton quipped. Shelton was asked again, pressed to...

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 28-33) and Omaha (Royals) were rained out. The game will not be made up. Next: Tuesday at Iowa (Cubs), 7:38 p.m. ALTOONA (Double-A, 30-25) sored once in the eighth, twice in the ninth and once in the 10th to beat Richmond (Giants), 5-4. SS Liover Peguero (.270) had...

The anticipation of Andrew McCutchen’s milestone moment drew a hush from the PNC Park crowd, knowing that the Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter was one shy of his 2,000th career hit. Where McCutchen had been content to draw walks throughout the 10-day, nine-game homestand, he came out swinging Sunday. McCutchen fouled...

The Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said right-hander Roansy Contreras is going back to the bullpen, creating an opening in the starting rotation. Cherington shared the news Sunday afternoon on his weekly radio show on 93.7 FM, adding that the Pirates expect to promote a pitcher from Triple-A Indianapolis...

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 28-33) lost to Omaha (Royals), 9-5. CF Ryan Vilade (.277) went 3 for 4 with three RBIs. SS Chris Owings (.292) was 2 for 4 with a double and an RBI. C Henry Davis (.235) went 0 for 2 with three walks and a run scored. 1B Endy...

Saturday’s game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Mets, featuring sunny and warm weather, attracted 35,290 fans to PNC Park. Many in the crowd doubtless hoped to see Andrew McCutchen record career hit No. 2,000, in addition to the Pirates winning their second straight against New York, clinching the...

The conversations between Ke’Bryan Hayes and Andy Haines always had been a two-way street, with the Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman articulating his feel at the plate with the hitting coach. After Hayes went 0 for 5 with four strikeouts May 28 at Seattle — the first time in his life...

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 28-32) was dispatched by Omaha (Royals), 6-2. 2B Nick Gonzales (.254) went 2 for 5 with his sixth home run. RF Henry Davis (.267) went 1 for 5. C Endy Rodriguez (.253) went 1 for 4 with a run scored. DH Miguel Andujar (.345) was 1 for 4...

While Andrew McCutchen remains one hit shy of a career milestone, Ke’Bryan Hayes matched his career bests as the Pittsburgh Pirates bounced back from two losses to the Oakland A’s by pounding the New York Mets. Hayes went 5 for 5 with four RBIs as the Pirates collected 17 hits...

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ starting rotation suffered another blow when right-handed pitcher Vince Velasquez underwent season-ending surgery Wednesday to address the injured ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said Friday afternoon that Velasquez’s surgery was performed by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache, who...

Less than a week ago, relief pitcher Chase De Jong rejoined the Pirates from Triple-A Indianapolis after having been designated for assignment in early May. But De Jong, who had been largely solid for the Pirates during their 100-loss 2022 campaign (6-3, 2.64 ERA), was unable to replicate his success...

The Pirates swept bogey team St. Louis and then lost two of three to Oakland, perhaps the worst team in baseball history. It’s maddening, but the Pirates have somehow hung around the top of the very generic National League Central despite their consistent inconsistency. Shortstop Oneil Cruz won’t be back...

That Rodolfo Castro made a start at shortstop Wednesday for the Pittsburgh Pirates, his first at the position in a month, was a sign he has regained the trust of the coaching staff. That he slugged a solo home run and a two-run double in a 9-5 loss to the...

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 28-31) gave up 10 runs in the fifth inning and lost 15-7 to Omaha (Royals). C Endy Rodriguez (.253) went 1 for 3 with a double and two RBIs before being ejected for arguing a call at first base. 1B Miguel Andujar (.347) went 1 for 4 with...

Well, that was an awful series for the Pittsburgh Pirates. They just dropped two of three at home and were nearly swept by the hideous Oakland A’s (14-50). What’s next? Are they going to lose back-to-back games to the Chicago Blackhawks and Columbus Blue Jackets? Come on, Penguins fans. Don’t...

Here’s how I can tell that NFL OTAs happen too early for us to really care. I didn’t get a single Pittsburgh Steelers complaint this week. Not one “I don’t care that Mike Tomlin has never had a losing season.” Nary a “Kenny Pickett is never gonna be all that...

Colin Holderman chats amicably with all who pass his locker cubicle looking to engage in conversation. But that’s only one side of the Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher, not the personality trait general manager Ben Cherington was trading for last year when he sent Daniel Vogelbach to the New York Mets...

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 28-30) was outslugged by Omaha (Royals), 9-7. RF Henry Davis (.200) went 1 for 3 with a walk and his first Triple-A hit, a triple. C Endy Rodriguez (.252) went 2 for 5 with a double and an RBI. LF Cal Mitchell (.267) went 2 for 5 with...

When the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Oakland A’s on Monday to move into sole possession of first place in the NL Central, manager Derek Shelton was quick to caution it was too early to focus on the standings. It was a wise warning. The worst team in baseball hammered Pirates...

Roberto Clemente III, also known as R.C. III, is a lucky boy. Not only does he have a grandfather who has been revered and celebrated inside and outside the baseball world for more than a half-century, but he gets to have two birthday celebrations this month. "22 is good. 21...