Pirates/MLB category, Page 165
Pirates A to Z: Known for Gold Glove defense, Jacob Stallings showed off in walk-off wins
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: Jacob Stallings Position: Catcher Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 31 Height: 6-foot-5 Weight: 225 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Stallings batted .246/.335/.369 with...
Pirates A to Z: Canaan Smith-Njigba ready to show he’s a big league outfielder
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: Canaan Smith-Njigba Position: Outfield Throws: Right Bats: Left Age: 22 Height: 6-foot Weight: 240 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Has not played in...
Pirates keep Yoshi Tsutsugo on 1-year deal
Yoshi Tsutsugo, the Japanese slugger who revived his major league career with the Pittsburgh Pirates, has agreed to return on a one-year, $4 million deal, a source confirmed to the Tribune-Review. Tsutsugo, who turns 30 on Friday, batted .268/.347/.535 with eight doubles, eight home runs and 25 RBIs in 43...
Pirates stay in house, pick Mike Rabelo as new third base coach
The Pittsburgh Pirates will name Mike Rabelo their third base coach, moving their major league field coordinator to a new role next season, a source confirmed Wednesday night to the Tribune-Review. Rabelo, 41, was hired as assistant hitting coach in January 2020 then shifted into a position where he worked...
Pirates A to Z: Bryan Reynolds solidified himself as All-Star in middle of outfield, batting order
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: Bryan Reynolds Position: Outfield Throws: Right Bats: Both Age: 26 Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 210 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Reynolds batted .302/.390/.522 with...
Pirates to hire hitting coach Andy Haines after 3-year stint with Brewers
The Pittsburgh Pirates have an agreement in place to name Andy Haines as their hitting coach, a source confirmed to the Tribune-Review, filling one of the two vacancies on the major league coaching staff. The Pirates have yet to announce the hire. Haines will replace Rick Eckstein, who was fired...
Pirates great Bill Virdon, star center fielder on 1960 World Series champions, dies at age 90
The leadoff hitter and Gold Glove center fielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 1960 World Series champions who became a major-league manager of four teams, Bill Virdon was a baseball lifer known as a quiet but brilliant strategist and intense outfield instructor. Virdon, dubbed “Quail” by broadcaster Bob Prince for his...
Pirates A to Z: After struggling in spot starts, Cody Ponce pitched out of 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: Cody Ponce Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 27 Height: 6-foot-6 Weight: 255 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Ponce was 0-6 with...
Oneil Cruz remains No. 1 as Baseball America unveils new Pirates’ top 10 prospects
When Baseball American unveiled its new top 10 prospects in the Pittsburgh Pirates farm system Monday, shortstop Oneil Cruz remained No. 1 but a new face rose into the top-five rankings. Cruz, 23, enters the offseason as the top prospect after a smashing major league debut in October, when his...
#BurghProud: Penguins, Pirates, Steelers team together to host Thanksgiving meal distribution
Pittsburgh’s three major professional sports franchises will team together Tuesday outside PNC Park to host a #BurghProud Thanksgiving meal distribution event to families in need. The Penguins, Pirates and Steelers are joining together in partnership with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and supported by Giant Eagle to provide frozen...
Pirates A to Z: Dillon Peters added lefty arm to starting rotation that struggled to stay healthy
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: Dillon Peters Position: Pitcher Throws: Left Bats: Left Age: 29 Height: 5-foot-11 Weight: 190 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Peters was 1-2 with...
Source: Pirates sign lefty Jose Quintana to 1-year contract
The Pittsburgh Pirates, looking for a veteran to add to a young pitching staff, have signed free-agent left-hander Jose Quintana. Quintana, 32, agreed to a one-year contract believed to be worth $2 million, a source confirmed to the Tribune-Review. The 6-foot-1, 220-pound Quintana has an 83-80 record with a 3.84...
Pirates A to Z: Hoy Park proved versatility, now must show that he can hit with consistency
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: Hoy Park Position: Second base, shortstop, outfield Throws: Right Bats: Left Age: 25 Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 190 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Park...
Pirates roster additions a reflection of GM Ben Cherington’s trades, investments in prospects
When the Pittsburgh Pirates protected shortstop Liover Peguero and outfielders Canaan Smith-Njigba, Jack Suwinski and Travis Swaggerty from the Rule 5 Draft by adding them to the 40-man roster Friday, it wasn’t as simple as picking prospects acquired by Ben Cherington. Clearly, there were investments involved. The Pirates general manager...
Pirates A to Z: Pitching out of bullpen was a big adjustment for Rule 5 pick Luis Oviedo
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: Luis Oviedo Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 22 Height: 6-foot-4 Weight: 235 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Oviedo was 1-2 with...
Pirates add 4 players to 40-man roster to protect from Rule 5 Draft, cut Michael Perez
The Pittsburgh Pirates opted to add a top-five infield prospect and three top-30 outfielders to their 40-man roster before Friday’s 6 p.m. deadline to protect players from the Rule 5 Draft. The Pirates selected shortstop Liover Peguero and outfielders Canaan Smith-Njigba, Jack Suwinski and Travis Swaggerty. To clear roster space,...
Former Steelers, Penguins, Pirates pitch in to help save Robert Morris hockey
Former Pittsburgh Penguin Ryan Malone didn’t play college hockey for Robert Morris. He played at St. Cloud State. Colby Armstrong, another former Penguin, didn’t play college hockey at all. He played junior hockey in Red Deer. Brett Keisel and Shaun Suisham played football for the Steelers. And Neil Walker was...
Pirates A to Z: Jared Oliva endured injury but remained optimistic about his future in outfield
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: Jared Oliva Position: Outfielder Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 25 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 205 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Oliva batted .175/.233/.225 with...
MLB announces new policy that will provide furnished housing for minor league players
Major League Baseball announced a new policy that is expected to provide furnished housing to 90% of minor league players at the club’s expense, starting in the 2022 season. The policy applies to all players except for those under a major league uniform policy contract or making six-figure salaries, and...
Pirates GM Ben Cherington has big decision on which prospects to protect from Rule 5 Draft
As the deadline approaches for the Pittsburgh Pirates to protect prospects from the Rule 5 Draft, general manager Ben Cherington finds himself having to make decisions on his own acquisitions. Per MLB rules, those eligible include players who signed at age 18 or younger must be added to a team’s...
Pirates A to Z: Kevin Newman made dramatic improvement at shortstop, struggled at plate
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: Kevin Newman Position: Shortstop Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 28 Height: 6-foot Weight: 185 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Newman batted .226/.265/.309 with...
Pirates A to Z: Colin Moran started strong before injuries took their toll on first baseman
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: Colin Moran Position: First base Throws: Right Bats: Left Age: 29 Height: 6-foot-4 Weight: 225 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Moran batted .258/.334/.390...
Pirates release Phillip Evans, Tanner Anderson, Taylor Davis to reduce 40-man roster to 37
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Tuesday night the release of three players from their 40-man roster in advance of Friday’s deadline to protect prospects from the Rule 5 Draft. The Pirates released right-handed pitcher Tanner Anderson, catcher Taylor Davis and infielder/outfielder Phillip Evans, reducing the 40-man roster to 37 players. Evans,...
Pirates A to Z: After up-down start, Nick Mears makes his move into 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: Nick Mears Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 25 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 200 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Mears was 1-0 with...
Pirates return RHP Jose Soriano, the No. 1 pick in Rule 5 Draft, to Angels
After designating Jose Soriano for assignment last week, the Pittsburgh Pirates have returned the right-handed pitcher who was the No. 1 overall pick of the 2020 Rule 5 Draft to the Los Angeles Angels. Soriano, 23, was coming off Tommy John surgery when picked by the Pirates and required UCL...
