The Pittsburgh Pirates announced several coaching changes for the 2017 season. Kimera Bartee was named the first base, outfield and base-running coach, Joey Cora was named the third base coach and infield coach and Tom Prince was named the bench coach. Bartee served as the Pirates' minor league outfield and base-running coach for nine seasons. He made several trips to Pittsburgh while filling this role, so he's familiar with the team and its strategy on the basepaths. He also served ... Read More
Replay decisions benefit Pirates
Three decisions changed the course of Saturday afternoon's Pittsburgh Pirates versus Los Angeles Dodgers game and all had one commonality; instant replay. It is extremely rare for a team to challenge three plays, let alone emerge victorious in each, however that was the case for the Pirates. "It speaks to the importance of it and why we have it," manager Clint Hurdle said. "Every one of the calls was against us and could have changed the outcome of the game dramatically. Today was one of ... Read More
Pirates pregame 7/3: Jauss reconnects with Francona, Mills
The Pittsburgh Pirates will conclude the first half of its season with a 10-game homestand against the Cleveland Indians. Both teams come in with road sweeps with the Pirates taking three against the Detroit Tigers and the Indians emerging victorious four consecutive times versus the Tampa Bay Rays. The Pirates have won seven consecutive Interleague contests. Charlie Morton will pitch for the Pirates against Trevor Bauer. Morton is 3-6 with a 4.43 ERA in 11 career Interleague starts. ... Read More