Pirates Bats Remain Hot, Power Past Twins
(93-7 The FAN) -- The Pirates' bats remained hot Tuesday night, as they defeated the Minnesota Twins, 7-2.
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(93-7 The FAN) -- The Pirates' bats remained hot Tuesday night, as they defeated the Minnesota Twins, 7-2.
Even as Kevin Correia struggled, Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle stayed patient. It was just a year ago, after all, the right-hander was an All-Star. For a night, Correia provided a needed reminder, pitching 5 1-3 shutout innings to lead the Pirates to a 7-2 win over the reeling Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night.
(93-7 The FAN) -- Former Pirate Bill Mazeroski joined Dan Zangrilli on Pirates Preview on Sports Radio 93-7 The FAN Tuesday.
The Pittsburgh Pirates begin a three-game Interleague set with the Minnesota Twins tonight. The Fan Morning Show talked to Pirates pitcher, and World Series Champion, Bert Blyleven, who is now the color analyst for the Twins' television broadcasts.
Chris Gates | 93-7 The FAN -- The extra wild card spot might make trading more difficult for the Pirates, as more teams will remain in contention for a longer period of time.
CLEVELAND (AP) -- Pedro Alvarez drove in a career-high six runs with his second two-homer game in two days, powering the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Cleveland Indians 9-5 Sunday.
A.J. Burnett became the first Pittsburgh pitcher since 1990 to win six straight starts and Pedro Alvarez homered twice as the Pirates beat the Cleveland Indians 9-2 Saturday.
The Indians can't score for Justin Masterson, who gets less run support than any other starter in the AL. He's found a way to deal with it. Masterson pitched seven effective innings, working out of jams three times, and Cleveland snapped a three-game losing streak with a 2-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night.
(93-7 The FAN) -- For the third straight night Pittsburgh starting pitching struggled. And for the third straight night, the Pirates (32-30) lost at Baltimore -- this time, 12-6.
Chris Gates | 93-7 The FAN -- Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Charlie Morton may be done for the season, as he's facing possible Tommy John surgery because of an injured elbow.
Pirates broadcaster and former pitcher Steve Blass joined The Fan Morning Show on Thursday to reflect on his 1971 World Series title when the Pirates beat the Baltimore Orioles despite being underdogs.
With the Pirates in Baltimore playing the Orioles, former Pirates' manager and current O's coach John Russell is apparently having some feelings of nostalgia.
(93-7 The FAN) -- It was another rough night for the Pittsburgh Pirates in Baltimore, as they lost to the Orioles, 7-1.
Pirates broadcaster and former pitcher Bob Walk joins The Fan Morning Show every Wednesday Morning at 8:20 a.m. for his weekly spot "Walk on Wednesday."
(93-7 The FAN) -- Pittsburgh Pirates starter Brad Lincoln got roughed up Tuesday night against the Baltimore Orioles to the tune of an 8-6 loss.
Chris Gates | 93-7 The FAN -- The Pittsburgh Pirates announced the signing of second-round pick, catcher Wyatt Mathisen, Monday afternoon.
After a weekend sweep of the Kansas City Royals, the Pittsburgh Pirates are now tied for first place in the NL Central with the Cincinnati Reds. Fans are fired up and the results are showing at the box office.
With the Pirates currently tied for first place in the NL Central, the Fan Morning Show got a national perspective on the Bucs from CBS Sports baseball columnist, Danny Knobler.
When we woke up this morning the Pirates were tied for first place in the NL Central after the Cincinnati Reds lost Sunday to the Tigers.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to keep their winning ways going when they host the Kansas City Royals tonight at PNC Park. Fans have started to catch Pirates Fever as PNC Park will be sold out for the fourth time this season.
Pirates fever is starting to grow in Pittsburgh as the team is only two games out of first place.
(93-7 The FAN) -- Back-to-back doubles by Clint Barmes and Michael McKenry in the top of the 10th inning gave the Pirates enough to earn a 5-4 win Thursday night and take two of three games from NL Central leading Cincinnati.
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Clint Barmes joins Vinnie & Cook on Sportsradio 93-7 The Fan. He reports that he's feeling much better at the plate, and tells us how he took advantage of his days away from the lineup.
Kent Tekulve, former Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher and current Root Sports analyst, joined the guys on The Fan Morning Show Thursday morning.
(93-7 The FAN) -- The Pittsburgh Pirates fell behind early and couldn't quite battle all the way back Wednesday night, losing at Cincinnati, 5-4.
