The MLB released their top-selling jerseys so far in 2016 with the All-Star break in full swing. While Mark Melancon and Starling Marte will be representing the Pirates in San Diego for the midsummer classic, it's centerfielder Andrew McCutchen who is representing the Pirates on the backs of fans. The MLB most popular player jerseys are based on sales from MLBShop.com of Majestic jerseys between Jan. 1 and the All-Star Game. While total numbers of jerseys sold were not available, McCutchen ... Read More
Midseason Report Card: Pirates’ offense shines, pitching struggles
When Pedro Alvarez and Neil Walker — and their combined 43 home runs — departed last off-season, the Pittsburgh Pirates decided to make up for the lost power with a high on-base approach. Their replacements, John Jaso and Josh Harrison, fit that mold. Before the start of the 2016 season, Pittsburgh was also hoping Starling Marte would continue his surge to stardom, while Gregory Polanco was expected to break out and show why he was a former top prospect. David Freese was signed as a temporary ... Read More
Reports: Pirates to call up Josh Bell
With Chad Kuhl, Jameson Taillon, Steven Brault, Tyler Glasnow and Adam Frazier getting the call to the big leagues recently, the Pirates have seemingly embraced the youth movement, similarly to their hometown partners, the Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins. With so many prospects up, it was only a matter of time until Josh Bell joined them at the big league level. A source told Pittsburgh Sporting News that first baseman/outfielder Bell is on his way to meet the Pirates in ... Read More
Where does Glasnow’s debut rank among other Pirates?
The Triple-A Indianapolis Indians rotation takeover is in full effect in Pittsburgh. According to ESPN's Buster Olney, Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Tyler Glasnow is expected to make his major league debut tomorrow afternoon against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Glasnow, a fifth-round draft pick in 2011 by the Pirates, has had a ton of hype while pitching in the minor leagues. However, in regards to buzz surrounding a debut, where does Glasnow's highly anticipated first major ... Read More
Pirates to promote Glasnow, according to Buster Olney
Pitchers Jameson Taillon, Chad Kuhl and Steven Brault have already made the leap this year from Triple-A to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Now, it's prized prospect Tyler Glasnow's turn, as ESPN's Buster Olney reports that the Pirates will promote their No. 1 prospect this weekend against the Chicago Cubs. Source: Tyler Glasnow is being promoted to start for the Pirates this weekend. — Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) July 6, 2016 Olney then added the Glasnow will in fact start Thursday against the ... Read More
What to expect from Pirates’ Steven Brault
When the Pirates announced yesterday that pitcher Jameson Taillon was going on the 15-day disabled list with shoulder fatigue, the thought came that they wanted to give him some extra rest with the All-Star break coming up so that they could manage his innings now instead of shutting him down sooner at the end of the year. But with the Pirates in the midst of their biggest week of the season against the Cardinals and Cubs, it doesn't quite add up. With prized prospect Tyler Glasnow pitching ... Read More
Despite rough first half, Pirates should buy at trade deadline
The 2016 Pittsburgh Pirates are a much different team from years past. For the first time since 2010 when they lost 52 games by the fourth of July, the Pirates (42-41) have questions regarding their role when it comes to the trade deadline. As always, the trade deadline (August 1 this year) is bound to be an exciting one. With the Pirates sitting just one game above the .500 mark, many think that it may be time to sell and bring younger talent into the organization. However, the time is now ... Read More
Make-or-break week on tap for Pirates
Pittsburgh ... we're here. No, I haven't suddenly turned into Bray Wyatt (wrestling is still real to me, dammit!), rather it's the most important week for the Pirates in the 2016 season. Before heading into the All-Star break, the Pirates travel to St. Louis for four games before hosting the Chicago Cubs for three entering the mid-summer classic. Make or break time for the Pirates. Coming off a series sweep of the Oakland Athletics where the Pirates earned come-from-behind wins in all ... Read More
Pirates’ season hinges on next few weeks
In the eyes of many Pittsburgh sports fans, there's a bit of an empty feeling. The Penguins' season is over, and the Steelers' season hasn't started yet — so what now? Over the past three years, the strong play of the Pirates has tided fans over during the sports lull, but a stretch of poor play has some fans feeling blasé. Prior to Monday night's 1-0 victory over the San Francisco Giants, the Pirates had lost their last five games and 10 of their last 11. They are currently one ... Read More
Much-needed rest on the way for Pirates
It has been 31 consecutive days where the Pirates have been required to be inside a major league clubhouse,and that streak will come to an end tody. Today, the Pirates flew to New York for a series against the Mets. "It's not something we're used to," Chris Stewart admitted. "We're used to a mental and physical break every once in a while. It seems like the entire last month, we've been in the field or traveling or some sort of baseball activity. It's definitely been a grind but each day ... Read More