Jung-Ho Kang, our pick as the 2015 most valuable Pirates player, brought to Pittsburgh an abundance of new fans, new culture and most importantly, new financial opportunity. The Nexen Heroes, Kang’s former team, listed Byung-Ho Park on their posting system on November 2. Not too long after, rumors began to swirl on whether or not Park could adjust to MLB pitching, and what teams were involved in buying the rights negotiate with him. The 29-year-old of Buan County, South Korea is a two-time ... Read More
Pirates decline option on Radhames Liz
As they prepare to gear up for the offseason, the Pittsburgh Pirates started doing some roster cleaning on Thursday. The Bucs declined a club option on right-hander Radhames Liz, making him a free agent. Pirates' general manager Neal Huntington took a gamble on the 32-year old Liz this past offseason and it turned out to be one of the few moves Huntington has made during the past few years that didn't pan out. Liz received a Major League deal with a $1 million guarantee with the Bucs ... Read More
2015 most valuable Pirates player: There’s only one
By process of elimination, it should be fairly clear who the top player on this list is. A debate can be made for positioning on this list, but ultimately this was the final determination. Really, if any of the players on this top-10 list was on another team, a case may be made for them to get the top spot. The Pittsburgh Pirates were a very talented team and this makes the list difficult to compile. #1 Jung Ho Kang- Let's forget about what Jung Ho Kang did for a second and look at how the ... Read More
POLL: Which Pirates player should win the Gold Glove Award?
Three Pirates were nominated for the Gold Glove Award at their respective position, but which one deserves to take home the award? [poll id="150"] ... Read More
Should the Pirates follow the Royals model in off-season?
Sometimes breaking tradition is good. Sometimes plans need to be changed. Maybe it is time for the Pittsburgh Pirates to alter their course. General manager Neal Huntington’s blueprint to success has been clear since he was hired in 2008: Flood the system with prospects. Overspend in the draft and spend money on international players. Trade major league players when their value is high to get prospects in return and limit money on free agents and trade acquisitions to players they feel ... Read More
McCutchen takes home Clemente Award
Pirates centerfielder Andrew McCutchen is the winner of the 2015 Roberto Clemente Award. The Clemente Award is given annually to the Major League Baseball player that "best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the individual's contribution to his team.” For McCutchen, winning the award was special, not only because of the honor in being selected, but because of who it is named after. “I feel like it means a bit more to me ... because of it being ... Read More
2015 most valuable Pirates player: Part 2
Part two of the Pirates most valuable player list will highlight players ranked fifth through second. This list includes all-stars, consistent play and an MVP award. Let the debate and countdown continue. #5 Starling Marte- This is the second outfielder to appear in the countdown. Marte is the best two-way outfielder on the team and arguably in the league. Though he showed a couple of defensive lapses this season with not hitting the cutoff man in a timely manner, Marte's arm is the most ... Read More
Melancon wins best 2015 NL reliever award
Pittsburgh Pirates closer Mark Melancon has won the Trevor Hoffman Award for best relief pitcher in the National League. Melancon, 30, led the Majors in saves and set a club record with 51 saves in 53 tries in 2015. He went 3-2 with a 2.33 ERA with 62 strikeouts in 78 appearances. The right-hander was the anchor of a bullpen that had the lowest ERA in the Majors (2.64) and made his second All-Star appearance in 2015. He is the second-ever recipient of the Trevor Hoffman Award, which was ... Read More
Williams deal familiar for Pirates, Huntington
Neal Huntington is already adding pitching depth. The Pittsburgh Pirates general manager who has made a knack for adding buy-low pitchers picked up his first of the off-season when he traded for pitcher Trevor Williams on Saturday. Williams, who was acquired from the Miami Marlins in exchange for now-former Gulf Coast League Pirates pitcher Richard Mitchell, has already started pitching for the Pirates’ affiliate in the Arizona Fall League, the Glendale Desert Dogs. He made an early ... Read More
AM Joe: Steelers begin preparations for Bengals
Good morning, Pittsburgh. Here's your day in sports for Tuesday, October 27, 2015. What's on tap for today: Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and Penn State head coach James Franklin each have their weekly press conferences this afternoon. Tomlin's 4-3 Steelers have a tall test as the unbeaten Cincinnati Bengals come to town next week. The 6-2 Nittany Lions, meanwhile, will host 4-3 Illinois as they return from a narrow victory over Maryland. Pittsburgh headlines: The fallout ... Read More