Clint Hurdle took no time in announcing his opening day starters he has given Francisco Liriano the honor on the first full day of spring training workouts. Liriano, last years NL Comeback Player of the Year, had a stellar 2013 posting a 16 - 8 record in 26 games with a 3.02 ERA and 163 strikeouts in 161 innings of work. His ERA would have been in the mid-two's had he not have given up 10 runs in Colorado and 7 runs in Milwaukee which dropped him out of Cy Young consideration. He finished ninth ... Read More
Making the case for Kendrys Morales
Yes, I know. Just yesterday I wrote about Andrew Lambo (FOUND HERE) and why the fans shouldn't give up on him quite yet. While I meant that, let's also point out that in said article, I listed myself as a Kendrys Morales guy. Jon Heyman of CBS Sports said yesterday that the Mariners, Orioles and the Pirates are all possibilities to land Morales during Spring Training. I'm not going to give you the Wikipedia page on Morales and tell you about his freak injury that happened with the Angels, ... Read More
Is Andrew Lambo getting a fair shot from fans?
It wasn't long ago that you couldn't go on Twitter without seeing #FreeLambo plastered all over your timeline. You know, it's kind of like how making Jose Altuve the #FaceOfMLB is everywhere now. It's annoying, but regardless, it's what the people wanted. You see, the 25-year-old Lambo was shredding the opposition in Triple-A Indianapolis, so much so that he was named the Pirates Minor League Player of the Year for his efforts. Lambo posted a .272/.344/.589 slash line, with 18 home runs and 53 ... Read More
PSN Videocast Episode 5: Rewind
In case you missed it, our Michael Waterloo, Jon Pennline, Travis Berardi, Gar Bercury and the Trib's Daniel Dudley discussed Team USA's hot start, whether or not we know who Pitt basketball is, A.J. Burnett's signing in Philly, concerns over the starting rotation and if Andrew Lambo is getting an unfair shake. Remember, we have our live show each Sunday at 11 a.m.! ... Read More
Pittsburgh Sporting News Videocast: Episode 5
This week, Michael Waterloo, Gar Bercury, Travis Berardi, Jon Pennline and Daniel Dudley discuss the Olympics, tons of Pirates talk, Pitt basketball, A.J. Burnett, Jason Worilds/LaMarr Woodley and much more. ... Read More
Baseball is Back as the Pirates Begin Spring Training
The day has come, baseball fans. Spring Training is officially upon us as pitchers and catchers -- with a handful of position players -- took part in the teams first workout of the 2014 season. All 36 pitchers and catchers invited to spring training were in attendance while position players Chase d'Arnaud, Chris McGuiness, Jordy Mercer, Neil Walker, Jaff Decker, Jose Tabata and Gaby Sanchez attended as well. Only Kyle McPherson and Wandy Rodriguez didn't participate due to rehab from ... Read More
Burnett to Philly: Will he be missed?
With the signing of A.J. Burnett by the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, the seemingly never ending saga of whether or not Burnett would be a Pittsburgh Pirate in 2014 came to a merciful conclusion. A one-year offer worth $16 million predictably changed Burnett's tune in regards to his claims of "Pirates or retirement." With Burnett moving on, its fair to say the Pirates offseason, which began with promise and excitement fans have rarely experienced in over 20 years, has reached a point of ... Read More
A.J. Burnett Signs With Phillies
Multiple sources have reported that A.J. Burnett has signed a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Phillies worth $16 million. Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com has reported Burnett turned down a $12M offer from Pittsburgh. #pirates offered aj burnett $12M. very fair offer, yet still blown away by #phillies' $16M bid. — Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) February 13, 2014 The news comes hours after the Pirates opened up spring training for pitchers and catchers. After last season, Burnett told 93.7 ... Read More
Rewind: Pittsburgh Sporting News Videocast Episode 4
In case you missed it, here is episode four of the PSN Videocast. Michael Waterloo, Matt Shetler, Jon Pennline, Gar Bercury and Daniel "DD" Dudley discuss National Signing Day, Kris Letang, Marcus Smart, the Olympics, grading the Pirates offseason and Ryan Clark's comments. Be sure to watch the show live each Sunday at 11 a.m. ... Read More
Pittsburgh Sporting News Videocast Episode 4
Listen LIVE to the latest edition of the Pittsburgh Sporting News video cast. Michael Waterloo, Matt Shetler, Jon Pennline and Gar Bercury will be joined by Daniel Dudley of TribLIVE Radio. Be sure to tune in each and every Sunday at 11 a.m. ... Read More