Jason Rogers Willing To Do Whatever It Takes To Make Pirates' Roster
When he came over in a trade with Milwaukee, it appeared right-hitting Jason Rogers could be the Pirates' first baseman in 2016. But, much has transpired since Dec. 17.
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When he came over in a trade with Milwaukee, it appeared right-hitting Jason Rogers could be the Pirates' first baseman in 2016. But, much has transpired since Dec. 17.
The competition for the final two rotation spots continued in Bradenton Wednesday as the Pirates beat Baltimore 6-5. Jeff Locke went 5 innings, giving up three earned runs on six hits and struck out 3.
Jared Hughes said he felt pain in his left lat during his last outing and he has been diagnosed with a lat strain and is day-to-day. It's a new injury for Hughes who said there was a specific moment where he felt it.
Local Chick-fil-A restaurants are celebrating the start of Pirates season.
Ryan Vogelsong won two rings with the Giants and he thinks the Pirates have what it takes to win one this year.
Pirates GM Neal Huntington said Monday morning they have three guys fighting for the last two starting rotation spots. It's the first time this Spring anyone from the club has officially mentioned names with battles in regards to the rotation.
Juan Nicasio was dominant again leading a Pirates split squad team in Ft. Myers to a 2-0 win over Minnesota. Nicasio struck over eight over five scoreless while allowing five hits. So far this Spring, Nicasio has gone 15 innings, allowed no runs and struck out 24.
Monday marks the third game this Spring Pirates centerfielder Andrew McCutchen will hit second in the lineup.
Andrew McCutchen hit his fourth homer in five games, again hitting in the second spot of the lineup as the Blue Jays beat the Pirates 3-2 in Dunedin.
Ryan Vogelsong threw a simulated five-inning game at Pirate City, saying he's in a good place and anxious to just be a part of the Pirates' rotation in two weeks.
The Pirates first rainout of the Spring, the game Saturday with the Twins was cancelled as storms rolled through Bradenton. Manager Clint Hurdle said he will have today's starter Jonathan Niese throw bullpen to simulate the innings and work.
It's been a couple of brutal outings for Pirates relievers as the Bucs lost to the Phillies 15-12 Friday in Clearwater.
A part of the Pirates post-season run in 2014, Bucs reliever John Holdzkom was sent down to Triple A Friday as one of 10 players reassigned.
Signed on Friday to a one-year, three million dollar contract, David Freese made his Pirates debut on Thursday.
The New York Yankees beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-2 in Bradenton on Thursday as Jeff Locke gave up five earned runs over 5 innings. Locke said while he made some mistakes, he felt like he pitched really well.
