Pirates/MLB category, Page 164
Pirates A to Z: Eric Hanhold’s fastball-slider mix presents ‘a different look’ for bullpen
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, with the final week focusing on players added after the season ended. Player: Eric Hanhold Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 28 Height: 6-foot-5 Weight: 210 pounds 2021 MLB statistics:...
Pirates A to Z: Power surge prompted Diego Castillo’s addition to 40-man roster
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, with the final week focusing on players added after the season ended. Player: Diego Castillo Position: Second base, shortstop, third base Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 24 Height: 5-foot-11 Weight: 185...
Pirates manager Danny Murtaugh, Wampum’s Dick Allen fall short in Hall of Fame vote
Danny Murtaugh, who managed the Pittsburgh Pirates to World Series championships in 1960 and ’71, fell short of being voted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame posthumously on Sunday afternoon. Despite a push by his Pirates players ranging from Bill Mazeroski and Manny Sanguillen to Dave Cash and Al...
Pirates A to Z: Speedy switch-hitter Greg Allen has opportunity to win spot in the outfield
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, with the final week focusing on players added after the season ended. Player: Greg Allen Position: Outfield Throws: Right Bats: Switch Age: 28 Height: 6-foot Weight: 185 pounds 2021 MLB statistics:...
Pirates A to Z: Miguel Yajure started strong before forearm injury affected his velocity
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Anthony Alford to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Miguel Yajure Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 23 Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 220 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Yajure was 0-2 with...
Roberto Clemente Jr.: Former Pirates manager Danny Murtaugh belongs in Baseball Hall of Fame
When my father played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Danny Murtaugh was his manager for most of his career. Murtaugh is again under consideration for the National Baseball Hall of Fame, and based on his record and his character, he should be elected this time. Murtaugh had the ability to put...
Pirates A to Z: Bryse Wilson setteld into starting rotation after being traded by Braves
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Anthony Alford to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Bryse Wilson Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 23 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 225 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Wilson was 3-7 with...
A question for Pirates GM Ben Cherington: Do small market teams have to lose just to win?
Hours before the start of Major League Baseball’s first labor stoppage in 26 years, Ben Cherington was conducting a video conference call in an airport Wednesday while awaiting a flight to the Dominican Republic. The Pittsburgh Pirates general manager speculated that the expiration of the collective bargaining agreement led to...
Pirates A to Z: Duane Underwood Jr. moved into valuable multi-inning role for bullpen
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Anthony Alford to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Duane Underwood Jr. Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 27 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 210 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Underwood was 2-3...
U mad, bro?: Steelers fans fuming at Chase Claypool, Mike Tomlin; Pirates fans angry about Jacob Stallings trade
Over the last three weeks, the Pittsburgh Steelers tied the woeful Detroit Lions and allowed a combined 82 points in losses to the Los Angeles Chargers and Cincinnati Bengals. Next up, they are about to play as home underdogs to the hated Baltimore Ravens for the first time with Ben...
Pirates GM Ben Cherington on trading Jacob Stallings: ‘It’s not supposed to be easy’
When the Miami Marlins approached the Pittsburgh Pirates about dealing for Jacob Stallings at the trade deadline, Ben Cherington resisted the temptation to part with the eventual NL Gold Glove catcher. That the Marlins remained “continuously persistent” after the season made the Pirates general manager reflect and reconsider his position,...
Pirates A to Z: Cole Tucker finally found his groove at the plate, now must find a position
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Anthony Alford to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Cole Tucker Position: Shortstop/second base/outfield Throws: Right Bats: Switch Age: 25 Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 205 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Tucker batted .222/.298/.342...
Pirates agree to $1.95 million deal with SS Kevin Newman, non-tender RHP Chad Kuhl
The Pittsburgh Pirates avoided arbitration with shortstop Kevin Newman by agreeing to a $1.95 million deal Tuesday with the Gold Glove finalist but nontendered right-hander Chad Kuhl. The 29-year-old Kuhl was their Opening Day starter but finished the season in the bullpen. Kuhl made $2.13 million last season, when he...
Jacob Stallings ‘sad’ about Pirates trading him to Miami: ‘It was hard to get the call’
Jacob Stallings was serving as the Pittsburgh Pirates’ player representative during collective bargaining agreement negotiations with MLB owners in Dallas when he got word that he would no longer be representing the Pittsburgh Pirates as a player. Stallings had heard his name in trade rumors but didn’t learn until he...
Pirates sign catcher Roberto Perez to 1-year, $5 million contract to replace Jacob Stallings
One day after trading NL Gold Glove catcher Jacob Stallings to the Miami Marlins for three players, the Pittsburgh Pirates signed a two-time AL Gold Glove winner to be their next catcher. The Pirates signed Roberto Perez to a one-year, $5 million contract Tuesday, bringing the 2019 Wilson MLB defensive...
Pirates A to Z: After displaying power bat, Yoshi Tsutsugo signs to return as starter at 1B
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Anthony Alford to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Yoshi Tsutsugo Position: First base/outfield Throws: Right Bats: Left Age: 30 Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 225 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Tsutsugo batted .243/.337/.467...
Pirates release RHP Cody Ponce, who will sign to play in Japan
The Pittsburgh Pirates released pitcher Cody Ponce on Monday, with the intent for the right-hander to play in Japan. The 27-year-old Ponce, acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers in a trade for pitcher Jordan Lyles in July 2019, was 1-7 with a 5.86 ERA in 20 games for the Pirates over...
First Call: Vikings star will reportedly miss Steelers game; new Pirate makes good 1st impression; praise for Duquesne hoops player
Tuesday’s “First Call” has some ugly statistical framing of the Steelers rush defense against Bengals star Joe Mixon Sunday. However, that unit may get a bit of a break in Week 14. We’ll tell you why. Also, some praise for Duquesne basketball. And the newest Pittsburgh Pirate appears to have...
Pirates sign Yoshi Tsutsugo to 1-year, $4 million deal, DFA 1B Colin Moran
The Pittsburgh Pirates formally announced the signing of Yoshi Tsutsugo, and cleared a spot for him in the starting lineup. Tsutsugo signed a one-year contract worth $4 million to return to the Pirates. To make room on the 40-man roster for Tsutsugo, the Pirates designated first baseman Colin Moran for...
Pirates trade Gold Glove catcher Jacob Stallings to Marlins for 3 players, including 2 prospects
The Pittsburgh Pirates continued tearing down a team that has finished last in the NL Central three consecutive seasons by trading Gold Glove catcher Jacob Stallings to the Miami Marlins for three players. The trade, which was completed Monday evening, returned three players for Stallings: 6-foot-7 right-handed pitcher Zach Thompson...
Pirates announce Jose Quintana signing, DFA Steven Brault to make room on roster
Major league teams expressed interest in signing Jose Quintana as a free agent, but the Pittsburgh Pirates whispered the one word that the 32-year-old left-handed pitcher wanted to hear: starter. A week after agreeing to a one-year, $2 million contract, Quintana signed with the Pirates on Monday and was formally...
Pirates A to Z: Travis Swaggerty getting ready to return after losing 2 seasons to setbacks
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Anthony Alford to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Travis Swaggerty Position: Center field Throws: Left Bats: Left Age: 24 Height: 5-foot-11 Weight: 200 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Did not play...
Pirates to add Radley Haddad to major league staff as game planning and strategy coach
The Pittsburgh Pirates have an agreement in place to add Radley Haddad, who spent five years with the New York Yankees as a coaching assistant and bullpen catcher, to their major league coaching staff in a new role. Haddad, 31, will be named the Pirates’ game planning and strategy coach,...
Pirates A to Z: Jack Suwinski’s work ethic, power prompted addition to 40-man roster
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Anthony Alford to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Jack Suwinski Position: Outfielder Throws: Left Bats: Left Age: 23 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 215 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Did not play in...
Pirates A to Z: Chris Stratton embraced adrenaline rush of high-leverage role
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Anthony Alford to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Chris Stratton Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 31 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 205 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Stratton was 7-1 with...
