Coonelly Honored For Pirates' Winning Season
Pirates fever has certainly taken over Pittsburgh. Today, Pirates President Frank Coonelly received recognition for the Bucs' success.
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Pirates fever has certainly taken over Pittsburgh. Today, Pirates President Frank Coonelly received recognition for the Bucs' success.
Former Pirates pitcher and current color commentator Bob Walk joined The Fan Morning Show today for his weekly "Walk on Wednesday" interview.
It has taken two decades of patience by the fans and a season of hard work, but the 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates are on the brink of delivering to fans the excitement of post-season baseball.
PITTSBURGH (93-7 THE FAN) -- If the Pirates are good enough these last couple weeks to forgo that dreaded pigtail game in the National League playoffs, it's quite clear Francisco Liriano and A.J. Burnett, in an order yet to be determined, would get the nod to open the NLDS. But should rookie Gerrit Cole, instead of working from the bullpen, be given the chance to follow?
PITTSBURGH (93-7 THE FAN) -- The Pirates named outfielder Andrew Lambo their Minor League Player of the Year and Tyler Glasnow their Minor League Pitcher of the Year on Monday.
The Pirates' Andrew McCutchen is one of the finalists for the 2013 Roberto Clemente Award, the team announced Monday.
Gerrit Cole pitched seven strong innings and got home run help from Marlon Byrd and Jose Tabata, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Chicago Cubs 2-1 Saturday night.
Wandy Rodriguez has been shut down for the remainder of the season by the Pittsburgh Pirates because of continuing pain in the left-hander's pitching arm.
Anthony Rizzo hit a towering go-ahead, two-run homer off Jason Grilli in the seventh inning and the Chicago Cubs rallied past the Pittsburgh Pirates, 5-4 on Friday night.
As packed as the North Shore was Friday night for the Pirates game, daylight will undoubtedly bring even more cars to the lots.
Eighty-five times the Pirates have said "Raise the Jolly Roger" after wins this year.
Pirates pitching coach Ray Searage joined The Fan Morning Show on Friday to talk about the recent performance of his staff, and what he expects from his guys down the stretch.
Comedian Guy Torry joined The Fan Morning Show in-studio on Friday to preview his upcoming shows this weekend at the Pittsburgh Improv.
PITTSBURGH (93-7 THE FAN) -- The Pirates have gotten some stability back in their scrappy pitching staff, as veteran Charlie Morton has officially survived an injury scare, and rookie Gerrit Cole has officially survived his mid-season job hunt.
Jeff Locke allowed three hits over seven innings to earn his first victory in nearly two months and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 on Thursday night.
