Pirates Name Opening Day Starter
Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle alluded to the fact that he knew who would be the team opening day starter early in spring training, but it wasn't until Tuesday that he made his intentions known to the public.
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Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle alluded to the fact that he knew who would be the team opening day starter early in spring training, but it wasn't until Tuesday that he made his intentions known to the public.
SS Jose Iglesias had a breakout year in 2013, but it's been a tough road for the promising young shortstop. A healthy return could be huge for Iglesias and the Tigers in 2015.
Vance Worley pitched four scoreless innings, Gorkys Hernandez singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-2 Sunday.
Mike Napoli hit two solo home runs for the Boston Red Sox in a 5-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.
The Pittsburgh Pirates made some moves Saturday as Spring Training continues in Bradenton, Florida.
Pirates assistant to the general manager Jim Benedict joined Dan Zangrilli on Bucco Talk.
Pirates President Frank Coonelly sat down with The Fan Morning Show at spring training in Bradenton this week to chat with the guys about the state of the organization as the 2015 season draws near.
Pirates catcher Chris Stewart sat down with The Fan Morning Show at spring training in Bradenton this week to chat with the guys about the team's preparations for the 2015 season.
Casey Sadler's strong start to spring training ended when the Minnesota Twins got to him for four runs and five hits in 2 1-3 innings Friday in an 8-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
While Gattis' questionable catcher skills were a big reason he was jettisoned, the presence of prospect Christian Bethancourt was another, and the timing was right to give the 23-year-old the chance in 2015.
Pirates All-Star Andrew McCutchen was in the Pirates lineup for their spring training game against the Minnesota Twins but was removed around an hour before the game due to "lower body soreness."
Over this past week, my compadres and I with The Fan Morning Show spent the days at McKechnie Field dissecting and scrutinizing the Pittsburgh Pirates as they go through the rigors of Spring Training.
Facial hair appears to be taking a more prominent role in professional sports lately. Here's Rich Walsh's top five beards at Pirates Spring Training.
David Ortiz and Pablo Sandoval homered in the third inning off Pirates right-hander Ryan Beckman to erase a deficit and lift the Boston Red Sox over Pittsburgh 5-1 Thursday.
Philadelphia left-hander Cole Hamels allowed Jordy Mercer's two-run home run in the third inning and the Phillies rallied in the sixth to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Wednesday.
Normally, a player entering his sixth full season in the bigs has too much experience for a list like this, but digging deeper, Drew Storen fits here. The Nationals on paper are stacked, with established studs in their rotation from top to bottom and starters set at each position on the field.
According to the team's website, Pirates starter Brandon Cumpton underwent Tommy John surgery on Tuesday.
Francisco Liriano pitched three scoreless innings in his second spring training start, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates beat a Tampa Bay Ray' split squad 4-3 on Tuesday.
A trade is more likely to come midseason, if at all, but the Phillies can feel confident that when the time comes, Ken Giles is waiting in the wings.
From this place to that place.
Sometimes it's best not to mess with a good thing, and Aaron Sanchez in the back end of the Blue Jays' bullpen near the end of the 2014 season was a very good thing.
The Pirates announced Monday that first baseman Pedro Alvarez missed the last few games with discomfort in his right elbow caused by a mild hyperextension on a swing, as the club put it, "a few days ago."
Pirates pitcher Tony Watson joined Chris Mack Sunday morning from Bradenton.
Alex Rodriguez went 0 for 2 with a walk in his second exhibition game Friday night, a New York Yankees' split-squad 3-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
