Pirates/MLB category, Page 140
Tim Benz: Red Sox broadcast team humiliates Pirates — and hopefully everyone in Pittsburgh applauds what they said
Just another night covering Pittsburgh Steelers training camp in Latrobe. The workday is done. The quotes are transcribed. The photos are attached. The stories are filed. Let’s have a beer or two at Sharky’s, watch the Pirates lose again and call it a night. Rinse. Wash. Repeat in the morning....
Chase De Jong shines in relief as Pirates bullpen throws 7 no-hit innings in loss to Red Sox
When Chase De Jong got the call in the bullpen to be ready to pitch the third inning after Pittsburgh Pirates starter Mitch Keller was pulled for shoulder fatigue, De Jong knew exactly what was expected of him. Facing a Boston Red Sox lineup that scored five runs in the...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 16, 2022: Bubba Chandler, Anthony Solometo combine on shutout for Bradenton
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 54-56) was edged out by Iowa (Cubs), 2-1. SS Diego Castillo (.309) was 1 for 4 with an RBI for Indy, which managed four hits. LHP Cam Vieaux (5-1, 3.07) took the loss, giving ip one run on two hits in the eighth. RHP Johan Oviedo (5.24) started...
Red Sox jump to early lead to top Pirates, as Mitch Keller leaves with right shoulder fatigue
The Pittsburgh Pirates knew something was wrong with Mitch Keller even before the right-hander couldn’t get an out against the first six Boston Red Sox batters he faced. Keller wasn’t in pain so much as he was feeling and showing signs of fatigue, which sapped speed from his fastball, spin...
MLB suspends Rodolfo Castro for phone incident, but Pirates infielder will appealVideo
Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Rodolfo Castro was suspended for one game and fined for violating MLB policy regarding unapproved electronic devices when his cellphone fell out of his back pocket during an Aug. 9 game at Arizona. While saying he truly respects MLB’s decision, Castro will appeal the suspension. That will...
Pirates place Ke’Bryan Hayes on 10-day IL with back sprain, recall INF Kevin Padlo
The back spasms that prevented Ke’Bryan Hayes from playing in San Francisco forced the Pittsburgh Pirates to place the third baseman on the 10-day injured list Tuesday. Hayes appeared to aggravate his back when he was running out a grounder that resulted in a double play to end the seventh...
MLB suspends, fines Rodolfo Castro for phone incident but Pirates infielder will appealVideo
Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Rodolfo Castro has been suspended for one game and fined for violating MLB policy when his mobile phone fell out of his back pocket during an Aug. 9 game at Arizona. While saying he truly respects MLB’s decision, Castro will appeal the suspension. That will allow him...
Neil Walker on Oneil Cruz: ‘He’s not making adjustments. That’s clear as day… He’s getting exposed.’
The struggles at the plate of Pirates rookie sensation Oneil Cruz can no longer be covered up by highlight clips of missile throws across the field or flashy exit velocity stats on his home runs. Those skill set measurable stats are wonderful. But we can’t pretend that those are the...
Pirates know close isn’t cutting it when it comes to games decided by 2 runs or fewer
As their season spirals out of control, the Pittsburgh Pirates know that they can count on one constant: Win or lose, the games will be close. And they will lose a majority of them. The Pirates (45-70) have had 70 games decided by two runs or fewer but have won...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 14, 2022: Andres Alvarez among 4 Curve players to homer in victory
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 54-55) dropped an 11-2 decision at Memphis (Cardinals). SS Diego Castillo (.314) homered and doubled. LF Cal Mitchell (.323) was 1 for 4 with an RBI. 2B Hoy Park (.223) doubled. RHP Miguel Yajure (2-4, 6.85) allowed four runs on five hits with three walks and four strikeouts...
Thairo Estrada’s walk-off, 2-run homer in 9th leads Giants to a sweep of Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates expected a wild finish after rallying from a five-run deficit — only to allow the San Francisco Giants tie the game — then scoring the go-ahead run in the top of the ninth inning on an error. Just when the Pirates thought they were about to avoid...
Logan Webb weaves a gem for Giants, who hand Pirates their 12th shutout of season
Logan Webb toyed with the Pittsburgh Pirates, as the San Francisco Giants right-hander relied on off-speed and breaking pitches that danced around the strike zone but managed to miss their bats. The Pirates had no answer for Webb, even when Giants manager Gabe Kapler left him in with the bases...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 13, 2022: Newly acquired Malcom Nunez homers for Curve
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 54-54) handled Memphis (Cardinals), 6-1. RHP Jerad Eickhoff (4.39) started and worked three pefect innings, striking out five. RHP Mike Burrows (1-3, 4.93) came on and earned the win, allowing one run on three hits, including a homer, in 4.1 innings. He struck out six. DH Cal Mitchell...
Baseball America ranks Pirates’ 1st-round pick Termarr Johnson among Top 50 overall
When the Pittsburgh Pirates selected Termarr Johnson with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft last month, scouts proclaimed the Georgia prep phenom the best pure hitter in the draft in decades and Johnson declared himself the best player in the draft. Now, Baseball America is calling...
Despite 3 solo home runs, Pirates come up empty with bases loaded in loss to Giants
When it came to hitting home runs, the Pittsburgh Pirates went flying solo three times on long balls by Rodolfo Castro, Ben Gamel and Greg Allen. When it came to playing small ball, the Pirates came up empty. Trailing the San Francisco Giants by one run in the top of...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 12, 2022: Carter Bins’ 2-run homer sparks Indy to shutout victory
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 53-54) shut out Memphis (Cardinals), 3-0. C Carter Bins (.194) hit a two-run homer. 3B Kevin Padlo (.500) was 2 for 4 with an RBI. CF Travis Swaggerty (.265) was 1 for 4. DH Diego Castillo (.256) singled, and RF Cal Mitchell (.324) tripled. Four pitchers combined on...
Pirates put baserunning on display in Arizona
During Wednesday’s and Thursday’s games against the Diamondbacks, the Pittsburgh Pirates stole a total of seven stolen bases, the most in back-to-back games the club had managed since 2018. Kevin Newman, Tucupita Marcano and Greg Allen all swiped bags Wednesday, while Josh VanMeter, Ke’Bryan Hayes and Oneil Cruz did the...
Tyler Beede bringing bullpen mentality in transition back to starting role for Pirates
After spending the majority of the season in the bullpen, Tyler Beede had a one-word answer when asked how he was being built up by the Pittsburgh Pirates to start games again. “Slowly,” Beede said, with a grin. The 29-year-old right-hander has twice served as an opener this month and...
First Call: Honus Wagner’s baseball card surpassed at auction by another legend’s; ex-Penguin finds new team
Friday’s “First Call” has competition for the legendary Honus Wagner baseball card. Saquon Barkley is trying to find his 2018 form. Significant injury news in the NHL. A former Penguin has a new place to play. And the Pirates look to get back on track in San Francisco. Step aside...
Tim Benz: A Pirates-worthy set list for ‘The Stadium Tour’ at PNC Park
I’ve been sitting on tickets for the Stadium Tour concert at PNC Park since it was announced in December 2019. Motley Crue, Poison, Def Leppard and Joan Jett? C’mon! It’s the 1980s and ‘90s soundtrack of my youth. Of course, I’m going. But it’s been delayed twice because of coronavirus....
Pirates farm report for Aug. 11, 2022: Roansy Contreras scratches out win for Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 52-54) split a doubleheader with Memphis (Cardinals). Indy won the first game, 8-7. RHP Roansy Contreras (3.15) started and was the winning pitcher, allowing three runs on eight hits with six strikeouts in five innings. RHP Eric Hanhold (3.66) got the last out for his sixth save. 3B...
Diamondbacks rough up Pirates bullpen in series finale to take 3 of 4 games
Hoping for a series split against Arizona on Thursday, the Pittsburgh Pirates promptly saw those dreams crushed in the bottom of the seventh inning, when the Diamondbacks scored seven runs en route to a 9-3 victory. It took three pitchers to get out of the inning, with Duane Underwood Jr....
Pirates great Omar Moreno to auction 1979 World Series ring, glove for foundation
Before Omar Moreno moves back to his native Panama, the former Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder is parting with some prized possessions from his personal collection of memorabilia that includes his 1979 World Series ring and the glove with which he caught the final out in the Game 7 win over...
4 of the top 5 picks in this year’s MLB draft were Black — the result of minority development and other grassroots programs
CHICAGO — History was made in the first round of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft. For the first time in 30 years, nine Black players were drafted in the first round, including four of the top five selections. The Arizona Diamondbacks drafted high school outfielder Druw Jones with the...
U mad, bro?: Steelers fans simmer over stadium name, safety helmets, ESPN ‘GOAT’ list; Pirates fans fume about Hall of Fame
You might think that by this point, Pittsburgh Steelers fans would get over their angst surrounding the Heinz Field name change, the Guardian Caps on NFL helmets and Diontae Johnson’s contract. You might think that. You’d be wrong. Way wrong. That’s to say nothing of their opinions surrounding the NFL...
