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Pirates A to Z: Acquired in August, reliever Jeremy Beasley aims to secure spot in 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 Miguel Andujar to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Jeremy Beasley Position: Relief pitcher Throws: Right Age: 26 (Nov. 20) Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 235 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Had a 4.80...
Pirates claim OF Ryan Vilade from Rockies, filling out 40-man roster
Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington filled the final spot on the 40-man roster on the eve of the start of free agency by claiming outfielder Ryan Vilade off waivers Wednesday from the Colorado Rockies. A converted infielder, the 6-foot-2, 226-pound Vilade was a second-round pick (No. 48 overall) by...
Jacob Gonzalez, Luis Ortiz named Pirates’ minor league teammates of year
Jacob Gonzalez grew up in a major-league clubhouse by tagging along with his father, Luis, a five-time All-Star left fielder and 2001 World Series hero for the Arizona Diamondbacks. “Getting to watch him all the time and just the way that he interacted with everyone in the whole building and...
Pirates A to Z: Lefty reliever Manny Banuelos hopes to finally find a home in 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 Miguel Andujar to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Manny Banuelos Position: Relief pitcher Throws: Left Age: 31 (March 13) Height: 5-foot-10 Weight: 215 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Went 2-1 with...
Matt Gorski leads Pirates minor league awards winners as Willie Stargell Slugger of the Year
Matt Gorski led all minor leaguers with home runs when he was promoted from High-A Greensboro to Double-A Altoona on May 24, but his prolific pace was slowed when he didn’t clear the fence. Gorski injured his left quadriceps in late June while legging out a triple for the Curve...
Pirates A to Z: Ji Hwan Bae showed off speed, paving way for possible move to center field
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 Miguel Andujar to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Ji Hwan Bae Position: Second base/center field Bats: Left Throws: Right Age: 23 (July 26) Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 185 pounds 2022 MLB...
Pirates among 3 teams with highest chance of winning lottery for top pick in MLB Draft
The Pittsburgh Pirates are one of three teams with the best chance of winning the inaugural lottery for the top pick in the MLB Draft. As the teams with the worst records in the majors, the Pirates (62-100), Oakland A’s (60-102) and Washington Nationals (55-107) each have the highest odds...
Pirates A to Z: Miguel Andujar hoping to tap back into power potential 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 Miguel Andujar to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Miguel Andujar Position: Left fielder/Designated hitter Bats: Right Throws: Right Age: 27 (March 2) Height: 6 foot Weight: 211 pounds 2022 MLB...
Pirates prospects Henry Davis, Nick Gonzales, Quinn Priester selected for Fall Stars Game
Three Pittsburgh Pirates top-100 prospects — all former first-round picks — were selected for the Arizona Fall League’s National League teams in the Fall Stars Game on Sunday. Catcher Henry Davis, second baseman Nick Gonzales and right-handed pitcher Quinn Priester were picked in a vote by AFL staff, farm directors...
Cardinals 3B Nolan Arenado edges Pirates’ Ke’Bryan Hayes for 10th NL Gold Glove
Even as Derek Shelton lobbied for Ke’Bryan Hayes to win the Gold Glove as the National League’s best defensive third baseman, the Pittsburgh Pirates manager acknowledged an obstacle: Unseating Nolan Arenado wouldn’t be easy. Although Hayes had an advantage over Arenado in nearly every metric used to measure defensive excellence,...
Pirates 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes snubbed by Fielding Bible, Bryan Reynolds a Silver Slugger finalist
Where Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes was snubbed for a second consecutive Fielding Bible Award, outfielder Bryan Reynolds is in the running once again for the Silver Slugger Award. Despite Hayes having superior defensive metrics, Nolan Arenado of the St. Louis Cardinals won the Fielding Bible Award on Thursday....
Mark Madden: MLB playoffs are must-see TV, but why the wait for the World Series?
I rarely watch the Pirates. Too depressing. Worse than “Dear Evan Hansen” even. But when playoff baseball starts, I watch. I miss the single-elimination wild-card games. They provided Game 7 excitement on the postseason’s first night. But nobody is ever happy about the format of the MLB playoffs. When three...
Now a finalist, Ke’Bryan Hayes has chance to become first Pirates 3B to win NL Gold Glove
When Ke’Bryan Hayes didn’t meet the qualifications to be eligible for a Gold Glove Award last year, the Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman set a goal of being available to play every day. Then Hayes let his glovework speak for itself. Not only did Hayes play in 1,102 2/3 innings over...
First Call: Ex-NFL QB says Steelers should stick with Mitch Trubisky; former Pirates have different results in MLB postseason
Thursday’s “First Call” offers a different view of what the Pittsburgh Steelers should do at quarterback Sunday. A pair of former Pirates have different results in the MLB postseason. And we preview the Penguins’ opponent for their game Thursday night. Wrong call NFL Network analyst David Carr is not on...
Pirates claim catcher Ali Sanchez, reliever Beau Sulser off waivers, DFA catcher Jose Godoy
Catcher is expected to be one of the positions of priority to be addressed by the Pittsburgh Pirates this offseason, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that they turned to the waiver wire for depth. The Pirates made a pair of waiver wire claims Tuesday, adding catcher Ali Sanchez...
First Call: ESPN floats 2 Steelers as NFC trade targets; Ravens sign veteran receiver; Myles Garrett injury update
Wednesday’s “First Call” finds two Pittsburgh Steelers trade prospects advanced by ESPN. The Ravens are boosting their depth at wide receiver. We have an update on Myles Garrett’s health in Cleveland. And a former Pirate is having a hard time in the postseason. Selling off? ESPN NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler...
Despite 100-loss season, Pirates GM calls manager Derek Shelton ‘an incredible partner’Video
When Ben Cherington addressed another 100-loss season by the Pittsburgh Pirates, the third-year general manager didn’t make any promises about future payroll or player acquisitions. What Cherington did make clear is he remains in lockstep with manager Derek Shelton, saying he “loved working with” the coaching staff, and the only...
30 years after Sid Bream’s slide, the Pirates still can’t escape the fallout
More than anything, John Wehner remembers a sound in the locker room. The Pittsburgh-born Pirates infielder was part of the team that lost Game 7 of the 1992 National League Championship Series, 3-2. “It’s dead silent except for the clubhouse guys. Out of breath. Heavy breathing,” Wehner said. The clubhouse...
Before Sid slid: All the ‘freaky things’ that happened in the 9th inning before Sid Bream’s infamous slide in 1992
With the anniversary of Game 7 of the 1992 National League Championship Series fast approaching, I reached out to former Pirates manager Jim Leyland. Not long after I sent a text message requesting a telephone interview, he called back. “Hi, Jim. Thanks for calling. I appreciate it.” “What are you...
Their side of ‘The Slide’: 30 years later, Sid Bream, Francisco Cabrera recall ending Pirates’ World Series hopes in 1992
Don Kelly wears the uniform of the team he passionately supported as a child. The Mt. Lebanon High School product played for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2007 and is now the bench coach on manager Derek Shelton’s staff. As a minor leaguer for the Detroit Tigers, Kelly made the acquaintance...
Kevin Newman among 6 Pirates players projected to receive raises in arbitration
A half-dozen Pittsburgh Pirates players are expected to earn raises through salary arbitration in 2023, per the annual projections by MLBtraderumors.com. Middle infielder Kevin Newman has the highest salary projection at $2.8 million. Newman was projected to receive $2.2 million last year but avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year...
Which current athletes have the longest tenures in Pittsburgh?
The reality of modern-day sports is that players rarely spend their careers in just one town. Free agency, trades, owners unwilling to open their wallets (**cough cough Pirates cough cough**), salary caps, declining skills and a host of other reasons mean players can bounce from city to city over the...
First Call: Odd substance check for ex-Pirates pitcher in playoffs; Browns make a trade; Pitt vs. Penn State alumni showdown
Monday’s “First Call” features a strange occurrence surrounding a former Pittsburgh Pirate in the Major League Baseball playoffs. The Cleveland Browns are making a trade. A Cincinnati Bengals star is struggling. And a Pitt versus Penn State alumni battle lives up to the billing. Messin’ with Musgrove Former Pirate Joe...
Analysis: Pirates put 100-loss season in back pocket, focus on future with young core
The Pittsburgh Pirates and Ke’Bryan Hayes agreeing to a franchise-record contract on Opening Day, only for the 25-year-old third baseman to leave Opening Day in the first inning with a spasm in his left hand, could be viewed as symbolic of their season. Even when the Pirates got it right,...
Mark Madden’s Hot Take: Pirates ownership simply can’t be trusted
The Pittsburgh Pirates lost 100 games for a second consecutive year for the first time since 1952-54. That team cracked that regretful barrier three straight times. Next year’s squad won’t lose 100. Probably not, anyway. But the Pirates’ winning percentage in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season was .317, lowest in franchise...
