Pirates Option RHP Cumpton To Triple-A
The Pittsburgh Pirates continue to trim their roster ahead of Opening Day on Monday.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates continue to trim their roster ahead of Opening Day on Monday.
Today was a big day for Francisco Liriano as the slated Opening Day starter tested out his injured groin to see if he'd be able to go on Monday when the Chicago Cubs come to town.
Andrew McCutchen is the current reigning National League MVP and he says he is excited to start another season and get married. He joined KDKA Radio's Larry Richert and John Shumway to talk about it.
It appears the Pittsburgh Pirates and outfielder Starling Marte have reached an agreement on a contract extension.
With the news today that the Pirates sent First Base candidate Andrew Lambo to AAA, Starkey and Mueller caught up with General Manager Neal Huntington to find out exactly why that decision was made.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired right-hander Vance Worley from the Minnesota Twins for cash.
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced 11 roster moves early Tuesday morning.
They were the pivotal figures of the 2013 season. McCutchen and Burnett and they could not have had more contrasting off seasons; Burnett into seclusion and National League MVP Andrew McCutchen delivering the highest profile proposal of the year.
Though there's much speculation about Francisco Liriano's availability for Opening Day, the Pirates set their rotation for the first week of the season.
Francisco Liriano has been named the Pirates Opening Day starter since the middle of February, but that may be in jeopardy as General Manager Neal Huntington revealed some issues with Liriano's groin that may hold him out.
The Pirates have announced they will honor a Hall of Famer who passed away earlier this year.
The Pirates resigned shortstop Clint Barmes this offseason to backup Jordy Mercer, but that may not be the extent of the shortstop moves they make before the start of the season.
PITTSBURGH (NewsRadio 1020 KDKA) - Hard to believe, but in a week the Pirates are back in action. They open the 2014 season Monday March 31st against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park. To get you ready, KDKA Radio's Larry Richert and John Shumway are broadcasting from Pirates Spring Training in Bradenton Florida.
The page on 2013 has been turned. At some point, we had to do it; had to move on even as the 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates gave us a thrill-a-night ride.
The Pirates' General Manager talks about how his team is shaping up with just one week to Opening Day.
