Pirates/MLB category, Page 207
Pirates A to Z: Mitch Keller’s 11 no-hit innings over final two starts a strong sign of progress
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 Trevor Williams. Mitch Keller Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 24 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 205 pounds 2020 MLB statistics: 1-1, 2.91 ERA/1.246 WHIP in 21 2/3...
Pirates A to Z: Lefty Sam Howard revived his career by thriving in relief 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 Trevor Williams. Sam Howard Position: Pitcher Throws: Left Age: 27 Height: 6-foot-4 Weight: 200 pounds 2020 MLB statistics: 2-0, 3.86 ERA/1.238 WHIP, with 27 strikeouts...
Pirates A to Z: After a season lost to injury, Clay Holmes hopes to finally 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 Trevor Williams. Clay Holmes Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 27 Height: 6-foot-5 Weight: 230 pounds 2020 MLB statistics: 0-0, 0.00 ERA/1.500 WHIP, allowing two hits...
Pirates A to Z: Hot start has Ke’Bryan Hayes looking poised for stardom at third baseVideo
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 Trevor Williams. Ke’Bryan Hayes Position: Third baseman Bats/Throws: Right/right Age: 23 Height: 5-foot-10 Weight: 205 pounds 2020 MLB statistics: Batted .376/.442/.682 with seven doubles, two...
John Baker brings new-age approach to Pirates as director of coaching and player development
John Baker has built a value system based on being a continuous learner, so upon retiring from the major leagues five years ago, he attended an analytics conference in Boston to build an awareness and understanding of data. What left a lasting impression on Baker was one of the guest...
Pirates A to Z: After earning his first victory, Geoff Hartlieb found a role as a reliever
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 Trevor Williams. (The only MLB player with a surname that starts with Z is Detroit Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmerman). Player: Geoff Hartlieb Position: Pitcher Throws:...
Pirates A to Z: After strong start at plate, Erik Gonzalez finished as starting shortstop
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 Trevor Williams. (The only MLB player with a surname that starts with Z is Detroit Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmerman). Erik Gonzalez Position: Shortstop Bats/Throws: Right/right...
Pirates name John Baker director of coaching and player development
The Pittsburgh Pirates named John Baker their director of coaching and player development. Baker served as the MLB Head Applied Mental Skills Coach this past season, and spent five years in baseball operations with the Chicago Cubs. “We are excited to add John to our baseball operations leadership team,” Pirates...
Pirates A to Z: Carson Fulmer hopes to make his mark in bullpen in second stint with Pirates
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 Trevor Williams. (The only MLB player with a surname that starts with Z is Detroit Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmerman). Carson Fulmer Position: Pitcher Throws: Right...
Pirates A to Z: Adam Frazier could be trade bait after frustrating season at the 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 Trevor Williams. (The only MLB player with a surname that starts with Z is Detroit Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmerman). Adam Frazier Position: Second baseman Bats/Throws:...
Pirates A to Z: After being shut down by injury, Michael Feliz might be down to last chance
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 Trevor Williams. (The only MLB player with a surname that starts with Z is Detroit Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmerman). Michael Feliz Position: Relief pitcher Throws:...
After Nick Burdi clears waivers, Pirates outright injured reliever to Triple-A Indianapolis
After having a second Tommy John surgery last month, Nick Burdi won’t pitch next season. But the right-handed reliever’s career with the Pittsburgh Pirates isn’t over yet. The Pirates designated Burdi, 27, for assignment last weekend but he cleared waivers and was outrighted Friday to Triple-A Indianapolis, according to the...
Pirates A to Z: Phillip Evans made positive first impression before season-ending injury
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 Trevor Williams. (The only MLB player with a surname that starts with Z is Detroit Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmerman). Phillip Evans Position: Third base/first base/outfield...
Pirates to host online baseball, softball clinic for charity
The Pittsburgh Pirates will host a virtual “Play at Home” baseball and softball clinic next weekend for coaches and parents. The online event, part of the Pirates Charities Friendsgiving holiday gift campaign, is free to pre-registered participants from Nov. 13-15. It includes two Q&A sessions and a full-day clinic, with...
Pirates A-Z: With help from Roy Halladay, Austin Davis put focus on preparation
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 Trevor Williams. (The only MLB player with a surname that starts with Z is Detroit Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmerman). Austin Davis Position: Relief pitcher Throws:...
Pirates A to Z: After ‘tragic accident,’ club counting on Oneil Cruz to make it to majors
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 Trevor Williams. (The only MLB player with a surname that starts with Z is Detroit Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmerman). Oneil Cruz Position: Shortstop Bats/Throws: Left/Right...
Dick Groat, celebrated two-sport athlete, turns 90
Dick Groat, a two-time World Series champion, MVP, basketball and baseball All-American and a member of three Halls of Fame, reached another milestone Wednesday. He turned 90. Groat, a Swissvale native, celebrated with a private dinner, seated with family at Champion Lakes, the golf course he owns in Fairfield Township,...
Pirates A to Z: Kyle Crick has eye on shutting door as closer
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 Trevor Williams. (The only MLB player with a surname that starts with Z is Detroit Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmerman). Kyle Crick Position: Relief pitcher Throws:...
Pirates A to Z: Will Craig no longer a prospect but still trying to make it to majors
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 Trevor Williams. (The only MLB player with a surname that starts with Z is Detroit Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmerman). Will Craig Position: First base Bats/Throws:...
Pirates legend Honus Wagner rookie card sells for more than $1.4 million
RUNNEMEDE, N.J. — A Honus Wagner rookie baseball card sold for more than $1.4 million. The price was a record for the rare T-206 card of the Pittsburgh Pirates great, the highlight of the Goldin Auctions October Legends Auction. Also fetching a record price was the basketball rookie card of...
Pirates ‘very supportive’ of Gregory Polanco playing winter ball in Dominican Republic
Gregory Polanco plans to play winter baseball in his native Dominican Republic, and the Pittsburgh Pirates are as excited as their veteran right fielder was when he came up with the idea. Ben Cherington called it “encouraging” that Polanco came to the Pirates with the plan, sharing it with the...
GM Ben Cherington says Pirates will ‘keep door cracked’ on reunion with Chris Archer
Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said the club wasn’t willing to commit to Chris Archer’s $11 million salary for 2021, given the right-handed pitcher missed last season following surgery. The Pirates declined Archer’s option over the weekend by paying a $250,000 buyout, thereby making him a free agent, but...
Pirates A to Z: Blake Cederlind showed he has the stuff to be a high-leverage reliever
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 Trevor Williams. (The only MLB player with a surname that starts with Z is Detroit Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmerman). Blake Cederlind Position: Pitcher Throws: Right...
Pirates cut reliever Dovydas Neverauskas to make room for 5 players on 40-man roster
The Pittsburgh Pirates designated relievers Nick Burdi and Dovydas Neverauskas for assignment on Sunday, clearing room on the 40-man roster for the reinstatement of five players from the 60-day injured list. The Pirates also officially confirmed that they declined the $11 million club option for 2021 on pitcher Chris Archer,...
Pirates DFA reliever Nick Burdi after a second Tommy John surgery
Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Nick Burdi has been designated for assignment after he underwent a second Tommy John surgery on his right (throwing) elbow last month. The Pirates said surgery was recommended after a re-evaluation 10 to 12 weeks after Burdi underwent platelet-rich plasma therapy injections, which involve a concentration of...
