Charlie Morton did his best Francisco Liriano as the righty fanned 6 batters while working around some jams but, the bullpen was unable to hold the lead and it took 16 innings for the Pirates to finally break through for a 4-3 victory in the longest game ever played in Pittsburgh at 5 hrs, 55 min (Prev. record was 5 hr 49 min vs. Houston on May, 27, 2006). Morton struck five betters out through the first three innings and retired six-straight batters before two errors by Jordy Mercer and ... Read More
Pirates Gameday 4/2: Hurdle Discusses First Base Platoon, Replay System
Good afternoon from PNC Park where tonight the Pirates (1-0) take on the Cubs (0-1) in game 2 of the opening series of the 2014 campaign. Charlie Morton (7-4, 3.26 ERA in 2013) will make his first start of the season and will face Edwin Jackson (8-18, 4.98 ERA in 2013). Hurdle's Quotes On the platoon situation at first base: "It won't be a cookie cutter platoon. I do believe there's better match-up opportunities for Gaby than this particular one today. Based on the spring he had last year, ... Read More
Baseball is Back in the Burgh
One couldn't ask for a better day for Opening Day 2014 as blue skies and springtime temperatures ascended on PNC Park on Monday. It was a welcome sight to fans, but an even better sight to the Pirate players as they have some unfinished business after last seasons Game 5 defeat to the St. Louis Cardinals in the NLDS. "I believe we're better prepared," said manager, Clint Hurdle. "I believe we're better experienced. I believe the skill-sets have every opportunity to play out and play longer than ... Read More
Liriano Plays Houdini, Walker Walks-Off in Pirates 1-0 Win
PNC Park -- At 1:14 pm under clear skies, Francisco Liriano threw a strike to Emilio Bonifacio to kick off the 128th season of the Pittsburgh Baseball Club. Liriano would continue where he left off last postseason with a 4-hit, 10 strikeout performance (No decision) and Neil Walker hit a walk-off home run in the tenth inning for a Pirates 1-0 victory. It was a pitchers duel until the Cubs threatened in the fifth when Nate Schierholtz led off with a single and Darwin Barney followed with a ... Read More
McCutchen stars in new “This is SportsCenter” commercial
Video game cover boy? Check. National League MVP? Check. Andrew McCutchen has done it all. Now, he's officially made it as he is the latest athlete to appear in a "This is SportsCenter" commercial for ESPN. Enjoy. ... Read More
Video cast rewind show: March 30
Did you miss our live show? No worries. We have you covered. Our Michael Waterloo, Jon Pennline and Gar Bercury were joined by Jon Anderson from McEffect.com to break down some baseball topics. The four-man panel gave their MVPs, Cy Youngs, Managers of the Year and Rookies of the Year, while discussing some pressing Pirates topics, including playing an over/under game. ... Read More
PSN video show: Baseball/Pirates preview pt. 2
Watch LIVE at our four-man panel breaks down the Pittsburgh Pirates, and as they hand out their 2014 baseball awards. ... Read More
Pittsburgh Pirates Season Preview
The 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates showed the city that baseball was back in the Steel City where it belonged. The question is however, can the 2014 Pirates continue to keep the ball rolling? They have the pieces to contend like last season, but it's what they did in the offseason to determine if they will be able to hold on to that playoff spot. Pitching still has some question marks to it after 10-game winner and clubhouse leader, A.J. Burnett departed for the Phillies. The addition of Edinson ... Read More
Pirates Release Opening Day Festivities, Awards Presenters
For the third consecutive year, the Pittsburgh Pirates will open their season on the North Shore at PNC Park. The team begins the 2014 campaign with a six-game homestand that includes a three-game series vs. National League Central rivals, the Chicago Cubs and the defending N.L. Champion, St. Louis Cardinals. Opening Day festivities will highlight Opening Week as many former Pirates players will return to Pittsburgh to participate in on-field ceremonies and present the Pirates 2013 N.L. award ... Read More
Pirates Position Preview: First Base
We finish up our Pirates Spring Training preview at first base, the position that is the most surprising going into Mondays season opener. Gaby Sanchez was a lock going into the spring at first base, but his platoon partner wasn't. The partner for him was looking like Andrew Lambo, who had to only put a decent showing to lock up the spot. He didn't even do that as he hit .095/.095/.269 in 42 spring at bats. The Pirates were lucky enough to have Travis Ishikawa step up and take the ... Read More