The Pittsburgh Pirates have been in the driver's seat all week when it comes to hosting the National League Wild Card game, and will be once again this afternoon in Sunday afternoon's contest, the final one of the regular season. With all of today's games being started at or close to the same time, no team has an early advantage of resting players if there is a race for a playoff spot. The Pirates fall in this spot as they lead the Chicago Cubs by one game for the right to host the NL Wild ... Read More
Broxton adds speed to Pirates bench, outfield
Keon Broxton wasted little time in making an impact during his first Major League appearance for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Donning a No. 60 gray Pirates’ jersey, the outfielder made his debut Monday – the same day he was called up from Triple-A Indianapolis – when he trotted to first base to pinch-run for Aramis Ramirez in the top of the ninth inning against the Colorado Rockies, and promptly reached second base on a Neil Walker groundout that scored Andrew McCutchen. Broxton took his lead ... Read More
Pirates call up Broxton; move Kang to 60-day DL
The Pittsburgh Pirates have selected the contract of outfielder Keon Broxton from their Triple-A affiliate, the Indianapolis Indians. The Indians season ended over the weekend with a 3-0 loss to the Columbus Clippers in Game 5 of the International League final. Broxton, 25, hit .256 for the Indians in 88 games after being promoted from Double-A Altoona midseason. He had 80 hits, 42 RBIs and 28 stolen bases in his first Triple-A action. He has played all three outfield positions, with ... Read More
Pirates pregame 8/4: Happ makes Pirates debut; Kang comments on award
Fans waited through three hours and 29 minutes of rain, thunder and lightning, however, just before midnight, Monday's contest between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs was postponed. There is no make up date currently schedule though the Pirates game notes have a doubleheader between the two teams listed for September 15. The Cubs return for a series September 15-17. J.A. [pronounced Jay] Happ will make his Pirates debut in tonight's game against Jake Arrieta. Happ posted a 4-6 ... 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