The Pittsburgh Pirates scored five first-inning runs, its most of the season however they were only getting started in a 11-0 win against the Chicago White Sox. The five runs represent the most scored in the first inning since August 11, 2014. It also tied a season high for runs scored matching the 11 runs scored against San Diego May 28. “It was just a good all-around team effort tonight off the mound especially tonight," manager Clint Hurdle said. In the five-run first, Andrew ... Read More
Pirates pregame 6/15: Hello Newman, sorry Vance
The Pittsburgh Pirates have had its struggles at the start of Interleague play this season with a 1-4 record. The Pirates now being a four game stretch against the Chicago White Sox with two games at home and two on the road. Tonight’s starters: The Pirates will face its second consecutive lefty. They are in the middle of a stretch containing four left-handed starters. Francisco Liriano is the Pirates pitcher tonight and is 5-4 with a 4.99 ERA in 15 career games [11 starts]. His last start ... Read More
Report: Pirates sign first-round draft pick
The Pittsburgh Pirates have reportedly agreed to terms with its first-round selection Kevin Newman. Chris Cotillo, of MLB Daily Dish, who first reported the deal, cited that the deal was signed to a deal close to slot value. The estimated slot value was close to $2.3 million. Newman was named a Pac-12 selection after hitting .370 in 2015. During the season he had 19 doubles, two home runs, 36 RBI and 22 stolen bases. Newman also was named to the 2015 USA Baseball Golden Spikes Watch ... Read More
Burnett goes nine innings; Pirates walk off in extra innings
For a second time in three days, fans at PNC Park were treated to a pitcher's duel from both sides. In the end an 11th inning Josh Harrison walk-off single scored Neil Walker and resulted in a 1-0 victory. The victory secured a series sweep for the Pirates. Cole Hamels had his best start of the season with the Phillies allowing no runs on four hits in seven innings. His 12 strikeouts were a season high and most since September 14, 2010 when he had 13. He threw seven innings and allowed ... Read More
Pirates’ Huntington talks about Lambo injury, Cole’s progression, minors
As he does every Sunday home game, Neal Huntington met with assembled media and handled nearly 16 minutes of topics. Injuries, prospects and some major league talk were all on the table in this session. Andrew Lambo continues to struggle with his plantar fasciitis and has not seen a return to game action. Lambo has continued to experience discomfort. The Pirates are taking things slow with him "He's disappointed, he wants nothing more than to be back here helping this club, but his foot is ... Read More
Pirates pregame: Hart rejoins lineup; Kang bats fourth
The Pittsburgh Pirates will be playing for its sixth sweep of the season this afternoon when it takes on the Philadelphia Phillies. This is possible because the Pirates won a 1-0 game Friday in 13 innings and then a 4-3 game yesterday in which Gerrit Cole earned his major league leading 10th win of the season. Today’s starters: The Pirates will send A.J. Burnett to the mound to face Cole Hamels. The two pitchers have a combined 25 years of major league experience. Burnett lost his ... Read More
Pirates hold off Phillies late inning rally
Tony Watson had already allowed one run and loaded the bases with no outs. It was not an ideal situation for him however he induced three ground ball outs which ended the threat. Meanwhile, Gerrit Cole earned his league-leading 10th win of the season as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Philadelphia Phillies by a 4-3 score Saturday afternoon. “I think we’re playing our brand of baseball," Cole said. "I think we’re playing really sharp D and stringing together at-bats throughout the game ... Read More
Pirates pregame 6/13: Cole looks for 10th win
The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking for its fifth series win in the past seven series with a win this afternoon against the Philadelphia Phillies. Friday's night's game was delayed nearly 90 minutes by rain and went to the 13th inning before the Pirates prevailed 1-0. Starling Marte got the game-winning hit, a single which scored Chris Stewart. Today’s starters: The Pirates send Gerrit Cole to the mound to face Sean O'Sullivan. Cole has won his past four starts including a seven-inning ... Read More
Pirates earn first walkoff win of season
Coming into this game the Pittsburgh Pirates were 0-6 in extra innings and had yet to record a walkoff win. Both changed early Saturday morning after a Starling Marte single scored Chris Stewart in the 13th inning. "I don’t know if I’ve been involved in a game of this magnitude to go 13 innings like that," manager Clint Hurdle said. "It was a wonderful game to watch.” Not many fans could have expected a pitcher's duel between Jeff Locke and Kevin Correia but that was exactly what ... Read More
Pirates pregame 6/12: team faces league worst Phillies
The Pittsburgh Pirates lost two of three games earlier this week to the Milwaukee Brewers, a team with the second-worst record in all of baseball. Tonight the Pirates begin a three-game series with the Philadelphia Phillies who currently own the worst record in baseball. The Phillies have lost each of their last seven games away from Citizens Bank Park which is their longest streak since losing 11 from July 20-August 11 in 2013. The Phillies have a major league-worst record of 7-23 on the road. ... Read More