Pirates/MLB category, Page 95

Before Omar Moreno moves back to his native Panama, the former Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder is parting with some prized possessions from his personal collection of memorabilia that includes his 1979 World Series ring and the glove with which he caught the final out in the Game 7 win over...

CHICAGO — History was made in the first round of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft. For the first time in 30 years, nine Black players were drafted in the first round, including four of the top five selections. The Arizona Diamondbacks drafted high school outfielder Druw Jones with the...

You might think that by this point, Pittsburgh Steelers fans would get over their angst surrounding the Heinz Field name change, the Guardian Caps on NFL helmets and Diontae Johnson’s contract. You might think that. You’d be wrong. Way wrong. That’s to say nothing of their opinions surrounding the NFL...

It was another interesting night at the office for Rodolfo Castro. Tuesday evening, shortly after being called up from Triple-A Indianapolis, Castro was at the center of a now-viral moment when he accidentally left his cell phone in his pocket while running the bases at Chase Field. The Pittsburgh Pirates...

With the Pittsburgh Pirates carrying a three-run lead into the bottom of the ninth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night, starting pitcher Mitch Keller was well on his way to earning his first win since July 11. Things went a bit off script from there. With the bases...

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 51-53) had its game against Memphis (Cardinals) postponed because of inclement weather. It will be made up as part of a doubleheader Thursday. Game 1 will start at 6:05 with Game 2 following 30 minutes after the conclusion of the first game. Both games will be seven innings....

Rodolfo Castro was safe at third base but got called out anyway. On the day the Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman was called up from Triple-A Indianapolis, he made national waves Tuesday night when his cellphone popped out of his back left pocket while sliding headfirst into third in the fourth...

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton wasn’t shy about expressing his disgust for praising opposing starting pitchers, placing some of the blame on his own batters. Whether it was Tommy Henry’s pitching or the Pirates’ hitting, the Arizona Diamondbacks took advantage. Henry limited the Pirates to four hits over seven innings...

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 51-53) managed three hits against Memphis (Cardinals) and lost, 5-1. 2B Hoy Park (.220), DH Brendt Citta (.229) and RF Jared Oliva (.222) singled. RHP Miguel Yajure (2-3, 6.81) started and gave up four runs on six hits, including a homer, in four innings. RHP Johan Oviedo (5.47),...

The Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday recalled infielder Rodolfo Castro from Indianapolis and optioned outfielder Cal Mitchell to their Triple-A affiliate. Castro, 23, adds another switch hitter who can play three infield positions to a lefty-heavy lineup. He batted .197 (14 for 71) in 23 games with the Pirates before his...

Bligh Madris will be the first to admit that switching to first base definitely gives him a different view of the game after spending four-plus seasons in the minor leagues playing outfield. So the Pittsburgh Pirates rookie couldn’t help but laugh about his first play in his first game at...

Zac Gallen has been unbeatable at Chase Field for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the right-hander ran his home winning streak to 14 against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Gallen tossed a three-hitter and struck out eight in seven scoreless innings, as the Diamondbacks handed the Pirates a 3-0 loss Monday night in...

The Pirates’ intent is always in question. Their competency is doubtful, too. But you’d think they could at least get the inaugural class of their in-house Hall of Fame right. They didn’t. Fifteen Pirates and four Pittsburgh-based Negro League stars will be honored in a ceremony Sept. 3 at PNC...

Monday’s “First Call” shows the Pittsburgh Steelers are still attempting to strengthen depth at running back. Some interesting tinkering with the NFL rule book is taking place. And a former Pirates pitcher continues to dominate in the National League West. A little help? The Steelers are still looking to get...

Greg Allen was aiming to make an impact, 90 feet at a time. The Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder used his hitting to drive in one run and his quick thinking and speed on the base paths to score two more in an 8-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. Allen’s...

Looking at the list of inaugural Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame inductees, my immediate thought was that the decision makers involved got one important name right, one omission glaringly wrong, and there is one debate that could get harder to reconcile the longer the player in question stays out. In...

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 51-52) won 11-8 over Louisville (Reds). C Jamie Ritchie (.214) was 4 for 5 with two RBIs and two runs scored. 3B Drew Maggi (.213) doubled in two runs. SS Diego Castillo (.259) was 2 for 4 with two RBIs. LF Hoy Park (.219) had two RBIs. RF...

The Pittsburgh Pirates couldn’t get on base through the first four innings, as Baltimore Orioles right-hander Spenser Watkins pitched to perfection by retiring the first 13 batters he faced. Then the floodgates opened. The Pirates pounded the Orioles for eight hits and eight runs over the next three innings, including...

The Pittsburgh Pirates parted ways with Jake Marisnick, releasing the outfielder who made some daring diving catches but spent time on the injured list with thumb and toe injuries. The Pirates released Marisnick on Sunday, one of several 40-man roster moves they made during their game at the Baltimore Orioles....

The Pittsburgh Pirates celebrated their storied history Sunday with the announcement of their inaugural Hall of Fame class, a 19-member group that includes 16 players enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The Pirates will unveil the Hall of Fame display Sept. 3 during a special induction ceremony on...

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 50-52) was beaten by Louisville (Reds), 8-3. RHP Mike Burrows (0-3, 5.34) started and took the loss, allowing four runs, three earned, on five hits, including a homer. He struck out two and walked one in five innings. LHP Cam Vieaux (3.16) was touched up for four runs...

On Friday, the Pittsburgh Pirates couldn’t score a run, spoiling a solid night’s work by starter Mitch Keller in a loss that began three games on the road against Baltimore. Saturday night featured something of a reversal, with the Pirates generating a decent amount of offense but struggling as a...

After Ke’Bryan Hayes missed the first two months of the season last year, the Pittsburgh Pirates understood just how valuable his presence was on the field. He won the Fielding Bible Award as baseball’s best player at his position but didn’t play enough innings to qualify for the Rawlings Gold...

The Pittsburgh Pirates couldn’t have asked for much more from Mitch Keller, as the right-hander delivered his fifth consecutive quality start and escaped several scoring situations. But the Baltimore Orioles also got a strong start from Dean Kremer and did something the Pirates couldn’t: Score a run. Ramon Urias squeaked...

INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 50-51) handled Louisville (Reds), 6-1. RHP Roansy Contreras (2.76) started and worked four innings, giving up one run on three hits, walking none and striking out nine. RHP Travis MacGregor (1-1, 9.00) pitched 2.1 scoreless innings to earn the win. LHP Joe Jacques (5.40) didn’t allow a hit...