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Pirates A to Z: Oft-injured Nick Burdi proves to be reliable reliever when 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. (The only MLB player with a surname that starts with Z is Detroit Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmerman). Nick Burdi Position: Pitcher Throws: Right...
Chris Archer hits free agency after Pirates decline his $11 million option
PITTSBURGH — Chris Archer’s $11 million option for 2021 has been declined by the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the 32-year-old right-hander became a free agent. Archer will receive a $250,000 buyout, completing a contract he agreed to with Tampa Bay in April 2014. The deal originally guaranteed $25.5 million over six...
Pirates A to Z: After a lost season, JT Brubaker showed he has the stuff to be a starter
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). JT Brubaker Position: Pitcher Throws: Right...
Pirates claim catcher Michael Perez off waivers, option 5 others
The Pittsburgh Pirates claimed catcher Michael Perez off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays as they made a flurry of moves on Friday. Perez, a 28-year-old from Puerto Rico, batted .167 with three doubles, a home run and 13 RBIs in 38 games this past season. He also went 2...
Pirates A to Z: Did Steven Brault’s strong finish secure spot in rotation?
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). Steven Brault Position: Pitcher Throws: Left...
U mad, bro? Readers skeptical of too much Steelers praise. Angry with Pirates, Pitt, too.
Some Steelers fans want us to pump the brakes on all this happy talk after a 6-0 start. Other readers are mad at the Pitt football team. For various reasons. And still others made the mistake of watching the World Series. Which plunged them further into depression about being Pirates...
Pirates A to Z: Josh Bell going back to basics to get his timing down after a season of struggle
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). Josh Bell Position: First baseman/designated hitter...
Roberto Clemente Jr. blasts MLB for not announcing award winner at World SeriesVideo
The son of Pittsburgh Pirates legend Roberto Clemente expressed his frustration Wednesday on social media, calling it “unprecedented” that MLB did not announce a winner of the Roberto Clemente Award at the World Series. The Roberto Clemente Award is the game’s most prestigious individual award, presented annually to the MLB...
Keone Kela, Derek Holland become free agents, creating openings in Pirates’ bullpen
Derek Holland and Keone Kela officially became free agents on Wednesday, likely signaling the end of their tenures as pitchers for the Pittsburgh Pirates and creating a pair of openings in their bullpen. Sunday is the deadline for MLB teams to tender a qualifying offer to their free agents, which...
Pirates face worst odds in baseball to win 2021 World Series
The Pittsburgh Pirates have the worst chance of winning the 2021 World Series, according to oddsmakers. The Pirates face 300-1 odds by BetOnline.ag, which had them at 100-1 odds this past season. The world champion Los Angeles Dodgers again are the favorites in 2021, at 9-2 odds, followed by the...
Pirates A to Z: Trade gave Tyler Bashlor a fresh start, chance to provide multi-inning relief
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: Tyler Bashlor Position: Pitcher Throws:...
Pirates A to Z: After celebrated arrival, Chris Archer’s exit could be through back door
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). Chris Archer Position: Pitcher Throws: Right...
Pirates A to Z: Elbow injury cost Anthony Alford audition to win starting job in CF
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). Anthony Alford Position: Outfielder Bats/throws: Right/right...
The Pirates and the psychology of losing on fans
The Pittsburgh Pirates were the first Major League Baseball team eliminated from postseason contention this year. For fans of the team, this wasn’t surprising. For years, the Pirates have been stuck in the cycle of lose-rebuild-lose. But that cycle, and a record filled with few wins, has made it frustrating...
Pirates baseball: Lacking dollars and sense
For years, the Pittsburgh Pirates organization has had a reputation for being cheap: unable or unwilling to spend to make its on-field product better. But as the Tampa Bay Rays, another team accused of skimping on player salaries in the past, competes in the World Series against the Los Angeles...
Another horrendous Pirates baseball season wears on Pittsburgh’s psyche
In 1979, Jimmy Carter was president of the United States. A meltdown at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant outside Harrisburg held the nation’s attention. And 63 Americans were taken hostage in the U.S. Embassy in Iran. It also was the year the Pittsburgh Pirates won their last world...
Ex-Pirates favorite Josh Harrison agrees to deal with Nationals
WASHINGTON — The Washington Nationals agreed to terms on a one-year contract Thursday with utility man and former Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Josh Harrison. The 33-year-old returns to Washington after hitting .278 with two doubles, three home runs, 14 RBIs, six walks and 11 runs scored with the Nationals last season....
Pirates have Gold Glove finalists in catcher Jacob Stallings, second baseman Adam Frazier
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton spent September stumping for Jacob Stallings to win a Gold Glove at catcher. Turns out, the Pirates have a pair of finalists for the Rawlings award for best defensive player. Both Stallings and second baseman Adam Frazier made the cut, which was announced Thursday. Congratulations...
Despite no games, Pirates’ minor league player of year Mason Martin made most of his swings
Mason Martin was about to get his first true test against major-league pitching. It was only an exhibition game, but it was at PNC Park and Cleveland closer James Karinchak was pitching in the ninth inning. That Martin was left standing in the on-deck circle when the game ended was...
Pitcher Brennan Malone hopes to provide Pirates good return in Starling Marte trade
Brennan Malone was at a developmental camp with Arizona in January when he heard rumors swirling that the Diamondbacks had acquired Starling Marte from the Pittsburgh Pirates for two minor leaguers. Then Malone saw on social media he was one of them. The No. 33 overall pick of the 2019...
Former Pirate Tyler Glasnow to start World Series opener for Rays
ARLINGTON, Texas — Tyler Glasnow will start Tuesday night’s World Series opener for the Tampa Bay Rays against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Blake Snell will be on the mound for Game 2 on Wednesday night. Glasnow, a 27-year-old right-hander, was 5-1 with a 4.08 ERA in 11 starts during...
Hockey broadcaster Mike ‘Doc’ Emrick retiresVideo
The first time Mike Emrick covered an NHL game, he did so as a freelancer. The operative portion of that term being “free.” Working full-time as a speech professor at Geneva College in the late 1960s and early ’70s, Emrick offered to cover Penguins games for the Beaver County Times....
Pirates move up start times for home games before Memorial Day, after Labor Day in 2021
The Pittsburgh Pirates will introduce earlier start times for home games before Memorial Day and after Labor Day for the 2021 season, moving them up 30 minutes after receiving feedback from fans. The schedule, which starts with the home opener against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, April 8, features 6:35...
First Call: Odds to sign Le’Veon Bell? Only one team in front of Steelers. Pirates painful anniversary.
Thursday’s “First Call” gives us the odds of the Steelers signing Le’Veon Bell. A former Steeler gives Bell some advice. A Cleveland Browns player steps out on behalf of Myles Garrett. We mourn a painful Pirates anniversary. And “Pittsburgh South” isn’t moving on just yet. Been there, done that If...
U mad, bro? Fans think Steelers are overrated; Readers pout about Pitt, Pirates, Patriots
When is a 4-0 start in the NFL not good enough? When you live in Pittsburgh and root for the Steelers. That’s how we start “U mad, bro?” this week. We also hear from persnickety Pitt fans, bummed-out Buccos backers and stubborn New England Patriots conspiracy theorists. After the Steelers...
