March 25, 2015 started off as a “lousy” day for Marion Shipton as she walked hand-in-hand along PNC Park with Tom Leturgey. What she didn't realize was that particular Wednesday would change her life. At the Roberto Clemente Statue, Shipton broke off from Leturgey, further detailing her awful day. Shipton thought she was there because Leturgey had invited her to take a walk around PNC Park — but he had a different motive. He had a ring in his pocket and the approval of Shipton's ... Read More
Marte, Polanco snubbed by All-Star final roster
We all know that Chicago has a history of stuffing ballot boxes and potentially stealing elections, but who knew that extended to stealing spots in the MLB All-Star Game, too? While the Chicago Cubs have their entire infield and one outfielder representing the National League in the All-Star Game, the Pittsburgh Pirates have exactly zero position players in the game. Sure, closer Mark Melancon was — very deservedly — named to the All-Star team, but there were two Pirates players, both ... 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
Rodriguez uses bat, glove to secure series win for Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates closer Mark Melancon came in for the ninth inning to close out the latest come-from-behind game, this time over the St. Louis Cardinals — and, at Busch Stadium, something made him feel at home: his typical entrance music, AC/DC's “Thunderstruck.” What followed was a scoreless inning (extending his shutout streak to 20.1 innings), good for Melancon's 26th save of the season and for a 7-5 Pittsburgh win. The Pirates have made a habit of coming back late. Tuesday, they ... Read More
Melancon named to NL All-Star team
The MLB All-Star teams were announced Tuesday night, and closer Mark Melancon will be the lone representative for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The last time the Pirates had one representative was 2010 when relief pitcher Evan Meek represented the team. Last year, the Pirates had four representatives in pitchers A.J. Burnett, Gerrit Cole, Melancon and center fielder Andrew McCutchen. McCutchen had been a Pirates representative for four consecutive years, but below average offensive numbers ended ... Read More
Jung Ho Kang under investigation for alleged sexual assault
Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Jung Ho Kang is under investigation by Chicago police in connection with a sexual assault that allegedly took place in mid-June. In a statement, Pirates' president Frank Coonelly said: “We have been made aware of the allegation that has been made against Jung Ho Kang. We take allegations of this type extremely seriously. Pursuant to the Joint MLB/MLBPA Policy on such matters, this matter is exclusively before the Commissioner's Office at this time. We have ... 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
Pirates extend win streak to six with comeback victory
Eric Fryer donned the Pittsburgh Pirates catching gear for the first time since Sept. 10, 2012, and put forth his most effective offensive performance in the Major Leagues in five years as he helped his team come from behind to defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-2 Tuesday night. This victory is the Pirates' sixth in a row and the fifth during the streak that's happened in come-from-behind fashion. The Pirates are now 43-41 on the season. Fryer burned his former team with a career-high three ... Read More