Zagurski Trying To Win Spot In Pirates' Bullpen
After stints with the Phillies and, last season, the Diamondbacks, lefthander Mike Zagurski is trying to win a spot in the Pirates bullpen.
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After stints with the Phillies and, last season, the Diamondbacks, lefthander Mike Zagurski is trying to win a spot in the Pirates bullpen.
The Pirates' dormant offense finally came alive in the late innings and they walked off McKechnie Field with a 4-3 win over the Orioles, their third straight Grapefruit League win.
Top pitching prospect Gerrit Cole may already be ticketed for AAA, but Cole is looking like he'll make that as difficult a decision as possible, pitching four mostly-efficient innings, allowing two hits, one walk and two runs on a home run to Ryan Flaherty in a 5-2 win over the Orioles in Sarasota.
After two straight 19 home run seasons with the Marlins, and representing the team in the 2011 All-Star Game, Gaby Sanchez had off-season knee surgery and never fully recovered.
The Pirates' McKechnie Field woes continued Saturday with a 5-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins in Bradenton, Fla., but presumptive ace A.J. Burnett took another step as he gets ready for his Opening Day start.
Heading into the weekend, most of the Pirates regulars are not among the leaders in plate appearances, but that is about to change.
Pirates manager Clint Hurdle had said that veteran Brandon Inge is "close" playing a position in Grapefruit League games and that'd be fine with Inge, who is recovered from shoulder surgery last September – well, almost.
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Michael McKenry joins Vinnie & Cook on Sportsradio 93-7 The Fan for a spring training update.
Native New Englander Jeff Locke made up for a disappointing outing in a 16-6 loss to the Boston Red Sox last Friday by lasting his scheduled 4 innings, allowing 1 run on 3 hits and 2 walks as the Pirates beat up on the Boston bullpen, 9-3, in Fort Myers.
It was only against Team Spain (a collection of low-level minor-leaguers – if that), but Gerrit Cole flashed the stuff you'd expect to see from a number one overall draft pick by striking out the first six batters he faced before giving up a couple of seeing-eye singles in his third inning.
Veteran Jeff Karstens was shut down early last season with a shoulder injury and, after returning from that, was hampered by late-season soreness in his hip.
Pedro Alvarez is coming off a breakthrough season in which he hit 30 home runs with 85 RBIs.However, he also struck out 180 times – once every 3.3 plate appearances.
Newcomer Mike Zagurski may be a longshot to make the Pirates' 25-man roster, but he's yet to give up a hit in Spring Training.
Newcomer Mark Melancon not only lockers between the more outgoing Jared Hughes and Jason Grilli but could end up pitching between them in late-game situations.
It was tough enough for Pittsburgh fans to watch the Baltimore Ravens win the Super Bowl with Ray Lewis front and center; but with Pittsburgh playing the Tigers in Lakeland, Fla., on Saturday, it was Ray Lewis Day for the Lakeland native at Joker Marchant Stadium.
The Fan's Jim Colony stopped by McKechnie Field before heading to Lakeland for the Grapefruit League game against the Tigers to check out the new and improved McKechnie Field.
Neil Walker of the Pirates understands why people questioned the team's effort after last season, but thinks that it isn't always about stepping up your game.
Pirates Pitcher A.J. Burnett has tried to remember the best of the 2012 season even though it ended on a sour note.
This was not a good day to be a Pirates pitcher. The staff combined to allow 16 runs on 14 hits and also walked 14 batters all leading to a 16-6 loss to the Boston red Sox today at McKechnie Field.
Clint Hurdle has been hard at work getting the Pirates prepared for the upcoming 2013 season.
Charlie Morton underwent Tommy John surgery in June and has been working hard to regain his form during his recovery process.
When you talk to any of the players or coaches in Bradenton, you really get the feel that they know this is an important season and then you hear them talk about how the catchers mitt pops when Gerrit Cole unleashes his right arm, which is not ordinary.
Jeff Karstens is excited for the upcoming season and joined The Fan Morning Show Thursday to talk about it.
The Pirates' clear cut and exclusive objective in this 2013 season should be to win more games than they lose. That's it. Finish above .500.
The sun rises on another day at Pirate City in Bradenton, Fla., which means Jay Bell is already hard at work. With the new day's sunshine blaring into his eyes, it didn't take long to realize, this guy lives and breathes hitting.
The signs contain the word "closed" and are leaving drivers expecting more impact than there will actually be.
Oneil Cruz hit the first homer allowed by Mason Miller in over a year with two outs in the ninth, sending the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 1-0 victory over San Diego.
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked enforcement of an Ohio requirement that voters show proof of citizenship when registering to vote at a motor vehicle bureau
Pittsburghers are remembering Dolly Parton as "one of a kind" following her death on Tuesday.
Glenn Pysher was trying to find his friends when he accidentally knocked on the door of the wrong house. The homeowners called 911 to report an attempted break-in.
A new report tries to calculate how much Pennsylvanians need to earn to live what's considered a comfortable lifestyle.
A 19-year-old man is in the Allegheny County Jail after police say he assaulted two women and a man in Downtown Pittsburgh on Friday.
Pittsburghers are remembering Dolly Parton as "one of a kind" following her death on Tuesday.
A 14-year-old boy fell more than 40 feet from a parking garage after crashing his e-bike over the side of the structure, authorities said.
The signs contain the word "closed" and are leaving drivers expecting more impact than there will actually be.
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked enforcement of an Ohio requirement that voters show proof of citizenship when registering to vote at a motor vehicle bureau
Data centers have become the hottest issue in political races across the country, including Pennsylvania's race for governor.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
Veteran organizations and businesses are asking state legislators to pass a bill allowing them to keep their so-called "skill-game" machines.
"We've seen too many developers who are trying to bulldoze our community," Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro told "CBS Mornings."
A new report tries to calculate how much Pennsylvanians need to earn to live what's considered a comfortable lifestyle.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
Buffalo Township police are warning about scammers after investigating several cases where residents have fallen victim.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
While the importance of the family support system is timeless, a new study found it creates financial stressors for all involved.
This month's Community Hero is a high school student with a passion for giving back. He founded a nonprofit that gives back to our active-duty military.
Pittsburgh artist Kait Schoeb plans on creating a live painting at this year's PTL Turkey Fund Kickoff Show and then auctioning it off to a PTL viewer.
Prestogeorge Coffee & Tea created two blends for the KDKA Turkey Fund this year. Fifty percent of those sales go right to the Turkey Fund.
David and Heather guess the value of three items chosen from the PTL mailbox.
Marshall's has been serving the community from a gas station for years. Now, they're going viral for their popular Reuben sandwich.
A family in Wall Borough, Allegheny County, said repeated flooding has forced them to abandon their home's first floor.
A downed power line turned a Kittanning family's front yard into a dangerous scene.
More than 300 Pittsburgh Public Schools buses are equipped with AI-enabled Bus Patrol cameras.
The Bob O'Connor Golf Course has been run by a nonprofit with a charitable mission, but the course has been losing money.
KDKA Investigates has received several concerns about the integrity of the bridge, leading to an eight-month investigation into how safe the bridge is.
For the first time since 1991, Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
Injuries are a part of many sports, and UPMC is trying to help high school athletes get back to the games they love.
More than three years later, we're beginning to learn about the health impacts of the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
Several waterways across Pennsylvania tested high for E. coli, environmental groups said.
Oneil Cruz hit the first homer allowed by Mason Miller in over a year with two outs in the ninth, sending the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 1-0 victory over San Diego.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York has pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges in Northeast Ohio after being arrested on suspicion of engaging in prostitution over the weekend, authorities said.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Nick Gonzales led off the 12th inning with an RBI single and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped their three-game skid with a 3-2 victory over the San Diego Padres.
A federally funded Ohio manufacturing program faces potential shutdown after a new audit by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General.
Gas station giant Buc-ee's has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits.
The international fashion retailer Zara will open a location in Ross Park Mall in 2028, as the mall continues to thrive.
Some Bloomfield business owners paint a nuanced picture of how the annual Little Italy Days festival impacts them, saying that while they don't dislike the festival, they do make less money than they normally would.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
Pittsburghers are remembering Dolly Parton as "one of a kind" following her death on Tuesday.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Bret Michaels is taking a break from touring to recover from recent surgeries.
The Jonas Brothers are returning to Pittsburgh later this year.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
The projects will take place next week, but are for one night only.
A troubled bar on Pittsburgh's South Side is getting one more chance before it could face a shutdown.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
Pittsburghers are remembering Dolly Parton as "one of a kind" following her death on Tuesday.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
