Needing to call up a starting pitcher to take Francisco Liriano's spot in the rotation on Sunday, the Pittsburgh Pirates have listed right-hander Vance Worley from Triple-A Indianapolis prior to Saturday's game against the Miami Marlins. The promotion of Worley wasn't much of a secret as he was the most logical candidate, especially after his Triple-A start was skipped on Friday night. Worley will be making his debut with the Pirates, who acquired him on March 25 from the Minnesota ... Read More
Jeff Locke giving Pirates a much needed boost
At this time last season, Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jeff Locke was sitting with a 7-1 record and a 2.06 ERA on his way to making his first All-Star appearance of his young career. Needless to say things didn't go very well for Locke after that but the southpaw has made the long road back to being a contributor in the Pirates' rotation. After an eight inning performance Friday night in which Locke allowed only seven hits and a pair of runs while striking out seven, he's making a ... Read More
Pirates coming through in a ‘pinch’
One thing about baseball is that it takes 25 guys to win most of the time and not just the nine guys who take the field for the first pitch. That is something that has been especially true about the Pittsburgh Pirates under Clint Hurdle as during his tenure in as the Pirates manager, he has proven that he is willing to go deep into his bench on almost a nightly basis. This season the Pirates bench is rewarding their managers’ faith in them. Just a couple years ago the Bucs had one of ... Read More
Pirates Beat Cubs 4-0 Behind Volquez’s Strong Start
Pittsburgh -- Edinson Volquez gave the Pirates a much needed quality start as the right-handed starter went seven shutout innings as the Pirates shutout the Cubs 4-0 to take the four-game series. Volquez ran into some trouble throughout his start, but came out of those innings spotless. The first problem came in the third when the Cubs (26-38) threatened with first and second with one out. He then struck out Junior Lake and Anthony Rizzo to get out of the inning. The Pirates (32-34) got on ... Read More
Pirates Sign First Round Pick Cole Tucker
The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced they have signed shortstop Cole Tucker, who was the 24th overall selection in the 2014 First-Year Player Draft. The announcement was made by Senior Vice President and General Manager Neal Huntington and Pirates Director of Scouting Joe DelliCarri. “Today is another great day in the process of procuring talent for the Pirates organization,” said DelliCarri. “We are excited to be able to have the opportunity to grow and develop the skillsets Cole Tucker ... Read More
Pirates Sign Seven More Draft Picks
The Pittsburgh Pirates today signed the following players from the 2014 First-Year Player Draft. The announcement was made by Joe DelliCarri, Pirates Director of Scouting. (Round 4) Taylor Gushue - C (6-1/215) University of Florida Affiliate: Jamestown Was named a Second-Team Louisville Slugger All-American in 2014...Also earned All-SEC First-Team honors...Started all 63 games this season for the Gators...Posted a career-best .316 batting average while also leading ... Read More
Pirates feeling the effect from Jameson Taillon injury
There has been a lot of fanfare surrounding the long awaited debut for Pittsburgh Pirates prized prospect Gregory Polanco and it has been well-deserved as not only is Polanco finally in Pittsburgh, he looks like a guy that is going to be manning right field in PNC Park for a long time to come. But he wasn't supposed to come alone. All of the excitement in spring training surrounded not only the future arrival Polanco, but that of Jameson Taillon as well. Given the state of the Pirates ... Read More
Pirates Use Cutch’s Strong Showing to Beat Cubs 4-2
Pittsburgh-- Andrew McCutchen continued his sizzling June leading the Pirates to a 4-2 victory over the Cubs on a rainy Wednesday night at PNC Park. McCutchen, who has a slash line of .389/.972/1.422 in nine games this month, added to those power numbers with a 2-2 night with a double, two walks, a home run, a stolen base and two RBI. The Pirates center fielder started the scoring in the first with a two run home run to the left field bleachers. Cubs left fielder Chris Coghlan climbed the ... Read More
Pirates Gameday 6/11: Liriano to the DL, Hurdle Discusses All Star Opportunities
Good afternoon from PNC Park where today the Pirates (30-34) look to bounce back from last night's 7-3 loss to the Cubs (26-36) in the third game of a four-game set. Brandon Cumpton (1-2, 6.51 ERA) will take the hill for the Bucs against Jason Hammel (6-3, 2.53 ERA). DL Update Francisco Liriano has been placed on the 15-Day DL with a left oblique strain. Stolmy Pimentel has been activated from the DL to take his place on the roster. Hurdle on Cole's status: "He threw out to 90 ft [yesterday] ... Read More
Pirates Sign Five Players from the 2014 Draft
The Pittsburgh Pirates today signed the following players from the 2014 First-Year Player Draft. The announcement was made by Joe DelliCarri, Pirates Director of Scouting. (Round 5) Michael Suchy - OF (6-3/220) Florida Gulf Coast University Assignment: Jamestown Hit .318 with 16 doubles, four triples, eight home runs, 10 stolen bases and a career-high 49 RBI in 60 games as a junior this year with Florida Gulf Coast University...Was named First-Team Atlantic Sun All-Conference and to ... Read More