Pirates/MLB category, Page 87
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 rookieVideo
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...
Pirates A to Z: Rule 5 pick Jose Hernandez became valuable lefty reliever for bullpen
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Jose Hernandez Position: Relief pitcher Throws: Left Age: 25 Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 205 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Went 1-3 with a 4.97 ERA and 1.36 WHIP, 62 strikeouts and 22...
Pirates A to Z: With better bat, Gold Glove 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes becoming a complete player
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Ke’Bryan Hayes Position: Third Base Bats: Right Throws: Right Age: 26 Height: 5-foot-11 Weight: 195 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Batted .271/.309/.453 with 31 doubles, seven triples, 15 home runs and...
Pirates A to Z: Thomas Hatch welcomed new opportunity to pitch in different relief roles
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Thomas Hatch Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 29 Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 195 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Went 1-1 with a 4.08 ERA and 1.57 WHIP, 26 strikeouts against 12 walks...
Pirates A to Z: Nick Gonzales flashed power, versatility, now must show consistency at plate
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Nick Gonzales Positions: Second base, shortstop Bats: Right Throws: Right Age: 24 Height: 5-foot-9 Weight: 190 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Batted .209/.268/.348 with eight doubles, one triple, two home runs...
Pirates A to Z: After being acquired from Phillies, Bailey Falter pitched in multiple roles
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Bailey Falter Positions: Pitcher Throws: Left Age: 26 Height: 6-foot-4 Weight: 175 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Was 2-9 with a 5.36 ERA and 1.14 WHIP, 60 strikeouts and 20 walks...
Pirates A to Z: Jason Delay won battle for backup catcher, showed value with his bat
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Jason Delay Positions: Catcher Bats: Right Throws: Right Age: 28 Height: 5-foot-11 Weight: 190 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Batted .251/.319/.347 with 11 doubles, one home run and 18 RBIs in...
Pirates re-sign lefty Ryan Borucki, non-tender pair of pitchers
The Pittsburgh Pirates avoided arbitration with Ryan Borucki on Friday by signing the left-handed reliever to a one-year, $1.6 million contract. The Pirates tendered offers to 34 players, including four eligible for arbitration in right-handed pitchers David Bednar, JT Brubaker and Mitch Keller and outfielder Connor Joe. Righties Osvaldo Bido...
Pirates A to Z: Tsung-Che Cheng rose through prospect rankings, thanks to speed, defense
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Tsung Che-Cheng Positions: Second base, shortstop, third base Throws: Right Age: 22 Height: 5-foot-7 Weight: 173 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: None. Contract: Not yet eligible for arbitration. Acquired: Signed as...
Pirates A to Z: RHP Braxton Ashcraft overcame injuries to earn spot on 40-man roster
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Braxton Ashcraft Positions: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 24 Height: 6-foot-5 Weight: 195 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: None. Contract: Not yet eligible for arbitration. Acquired: Selected in the second round out...
Pirates A to Z: Henry Davis went from starting with disappointment to making MLB debut
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Henry Davis Positions: Catcher/right fielder Bats: Right Throws: Right Age: 24 Height: 6-foot Weight: 210 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Batted .213/.302/.351 with 10 doubles, seven home runs and 24 RBIs...
Pirates add RHP Braxton Ashcraft, INF Tsung-Che Cheng to roster to protect from Rule 5 Draft
The Pittsburgh Pirates selected right-handed pitcher Braxton Ashcraft and middle infielder Tsung-Che Chung to their 40-man roster Tuesday, protecting a pair of top-10 prospects from the Rule 5 Draft. Baseball America has Chung as the Pirates’ No. 9 prospect and Ashcraft at No. 10 in its 2024 preseason rankings. The...
Baseball America ranks 7 pitchers among Pirates’ top 10 prospects in 2024 preseason rankings
The Pittsburgh Pirates are desperate for starting pitching on their major league staff, and one publication signaled that help is on the way. It also might have tipped a hand as to which players the Pirates will add to the 40-man roster Tuesday to protect them from the Rule 5...
Pirates announce 2 night games, as spring training tickets go on sale Wednesday
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Tuesday that they will play a pair of spring training games under the lights against a pair of playoff teams in the Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays at LECOM Park this March in Bradenton, Fla. The Pirates begin Grapefruit League play Feb. 24 against the...
Pirates A to Z: Shortstop Oneil Cruz’s season shortened by surgery on fractured left ankle
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Oneil Cruz Position: Shortstop Bats: Left Throws: Right Age: 25 Height: 6-foot-7 Weight: 215 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Batted .250/375/.375 with one double, one home run, four RBIs and three...
Pirates A to Z: Roansy Contreras lost spot in starting rotation, then struggled in minors
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: Roansy Contreras Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 24 Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 205 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Went 3-7 with a 6.59 ERA and 1.57 WHIP, 55 strikeouts and 32 walks...
Pirates A to Z: On cusp of making the majors, Mike Burrows set back by 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: Mike Burrows Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 24 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 195 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: None. Contract: Not yet eligible for arbitration. Acquired: Selected in the 11th round of...
Pirates A to Z: JT Brubaker’s strong spring interrupted by Tommy John surgery, recovery
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z, an alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster. Player: JT Brubaker Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 29 Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 180 pounds 2023 MLB statistics: Did not pitch after undergoing Tommy John surgery in April. Contract: Enters second year...
