The 2016 Pittsburgh Pirates (52-48) find themselves in a tough position with the trade deadline fast approaching and the team's position in the standings a bit different than in the past three years. Currently, the Pirates are third in the NL Central and trail the division-leading Chicago Cubs by 8.5 games; Pittsburgh is an additional two games out of making the playoffs as a wild card. So, at the trade deadline, should the Pirates be buyers or sellers — or should they simply stand ... Read More
Huntington: It’s too early to determine nature of young pitcher injuries
Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Neal Huntington met with reporters prior to Sunday's game and spoke on several topics, including injuries and the approaching trade deadline. On pitcher Tyler Glasnow's right shoulder discomfort: “I feel like we caught it early. That’s always good, but we don’t have a lot of information to relay at this time. I don’t think it was one pitch that he felt it on. To his credit, he’s trying not to let it be an excuse. He wanted to put his team in a position to ... Read More
Diaz makes debut in Pirates lineup; Glasnow to DL
The Pittsburgh Pirates will be looking for another series win Sunday when it faces the Philadelphia Phillies. Zach Eflin threw his second career complete game as the Phillies won Game 1, 4-0. The Pirates had a five run fifth inning winning Game 2, 7-4. In the rubber match, Jameson Taillon (2-1, 3.44 ERA) will face Vince Velasquez (8-2, 3.15 ERA). Taillon will be making his seventh major league start. In his last start, he had a no-decision allowing a run on five hits in six innings ... Read More
Column: Glasnow proves Pirates right
Since last September, fans have been campaigning to have Tyler Glasnow despite months of resistance from Pittsburgh Pirates management but those efforts were certainly backed up by a 7-4 win against the Phillies in which the prospect could not pitch out of the fourth inning. Glasnow struggled so much with his control that the same fans pleading for his arrival were at PNC Park booing and showing their displeasure at a dud of an outing. It was expected that Pirates manager Clint Hurdle ... Read More
Pirates make several moves in advance of Saturday’s game
It was a busy Saturday before the Pittsburgh Pirates afternoon contest against the Philadelphia Phillies. The short version is that Tyler Glasnow (0-1, 6.75 ERA) will face Aaron Nola (5-8, 4.41 ERA), but how did we get here? Pirates option Schugel There had to be a player who would lose his spot with the team so that Glasnow got called up. That person ended up being A.J. Schugel. Schugel was a reliever the Pirates depended on to provide different lengths of appearances. He is 2-2 ... Read More
Huntington will use All-Star break to Pirates’ advantage
For the final time before the second half of play begins, Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Neal Huntington met with reporters to discuss various topics. On pitcher Gerrit Cole's health and ideal return date: “We'll see how he responds and bounces back. Ideally, we'll get him back soon after the All-Star break if he can, but if he needs another one we'll get him another one.” On pitcher Jameson Taillon's health: “He's doing great. We had planned on giving him 10 days around the All-Star ... Read More
Glasnow looks strong in MLB debut, Pirates unable to beat Cardinals
The Tyler Glasnow Era got off to a solid start Thursday afternoon against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium — albeit in a 5-2 loss. Glasnow, in his first MLB start, went toe-to-toe with Cardinal ace Adam Wainwright in a pitcher's duel that saw the rookie go five-and-one-third innings before turning the reins over to reliever Arquimedes Caminero. A three-run homer by Stephen Piscotty off Caminero sealed Glasnow's fate. The rookie right-hander would end up allowing four runs on three ... Read More
How do Pirates match up against potential playoff aces?
It's funny. On July 4, I said this week is a make-or-break week to keep the Pirates' playoff hopes alive. All they've done since is take the first two games of the series against the Cardinals — in St. Louis — to push Pittsburgh's winning streak to six games. Suddenly, the Chicago Cubs are in reach, and the magnitude of this weekend's series against Chicago is even bigger. Still, I don't think, under any circumstances, the Pirates will be able to win the NL Central. If they get into the ... 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