Jason Grilli Removed As Pirates Closer
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle revealed in today's pregame meeting with the media that he has removed reliever Jason Grilli from the closer role.
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Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle revealed in today's pregame meeting with the media that he has removed reliever Jason Grilli from the closer role.
After playing a key role in the Pirates 4-3, 12 inning victory over the Cincinnati Reds, Pirates Short Stop Clint Barmes joined Dan Zangrilli and Kevin Orie to talk about the victory and the difference in this team since they called up electric rookie Gregory Polanco.
Russell Martin drew a bases-loaded walk from Tony Cingrani with two outs in the 12th inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-3 Thursday to avoid a three-game sweep.
Alfredo Simon became the NL's first 10-game winner and Billy Hamilton had three hits and three RBIs in the Cincinnati Reds' 11-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night.
Todd Frazier led off the ninth inning with a tiebreaking homer, lifting Cincinnati to a 6-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night after the Reds' bullpen blew a three-run lead.
After helping carry the Pirates to a 5-2 record last week getting red hot at the plate, Center Fielder Andrew McCutchen has been named the National League Player of the Week.
Casey McGehee completed his sacrifice-fly trot near first base, then started toward the Miami Marlins dugout and was met by the sight of the entire team gleefully sprinting toward him.
Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown joined Colin Dunlap Saturday on Bucco Talk, talking about Gregory Polanco and the rest of the Bucs.
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Gregory Polanco had five hits Friday night, and the last one was the biggest - and the longest. Playing in his fourth major league game, Polanco broke a tie in the 13th inning with his first homer, helping Pittsburgh to an 8-6 victory over the Miami Marlins after the Pirates had a ninth-inning meltdown.
Andrew McCutchen had two doubles and two RBIs to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday night.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced the signing of first round draft choice Cole Tucker along with seven other players selected in the 2014 MLB Draft.
After Tuesday's 300-plus foot throw to home by the Athletics' left fielder went viral, fans took to twitter to express who and what Yoenis Cespedes really is. Here are some of the comparisons.
Yoenis Cespedes is the name on every sports announcer's lips but what do you really know about this Cuban powerhouse center fielder with an amazing arm? Here are a few facts.
Andrew McCutchen homered and reached base four times and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 4-2 at rainy PNC Park on Wednesday night.
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced today the signing of five players from their 2014 draft class.
After leaving Tuesday night's 7-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs due to injury, the Pirates have placed Starter Francisco Liriano on the 15-day Disabled List with a strained left oblique.
Pirates general manager Neal Huntington joined The Fan Morning Show on Wednesday to talk about the state of the organization a day after promoting one of its rising stars and losing one of its key veterans to injury.
Anthony Rizzo homered, doubled twice and drove in three runs to lead the Chicago Cubs over the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-3 Tuesday night, spoiling Gregory Polanco's much-anticipated debut.
With Gregory Polanco finally in a Pirates jersey and ready to start his major league career, Pirates President Frank Coonelly joined Starkey and Mueller to talk about the road that led them to this day and talked about the buzz surrounding their top prospects debut.
Gayo said everyone thought he was nuts when he took this kid as an outfielder when he was being showcased as a pitcher.
Nobody has seen more of what Gregory Polanco can do than Indianapolis Indians Manager Dean Treanor, and he joined Starkey and Mueller on The FAN to tell Pirates fans what they can expect from the teams top prospect.
Tonight, Gregory Polanco will debut in front of the Clemente Wall at PNC Park.
Andrew McCutchen hit his eighth homer and drove in three runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Monday night.
Yovani Gallardo was pitching so well he just needed one run to get a win. His catcher got him all the support he needed, with some help from an eager fan.
Pittsburgh Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington joined Greg Brown Sunday for his weekly show on The Fan.
