The Pittsburgh Pirates have made three roster moves in order to reinforce their bullpen after yesterday’s starting pitcher Jeff Locke lasted just 3.2 innings. Relief pitchers Antonio Bastardo, Rob Scahill, Arquimedes Caminero, Jared Hughes, Tony Watson, Mark Melancon and Radhames Liz all pitched in Friday’s 11-10 extra innings loss to the Chicago Cubs. As a result, the Pirates have selected the contract of RHP Wilfredo Boscan from the Indianapolis Indians. Boscan will wear number 69 and ... Read More
Pirates lose third in a row on walk-off trip
The Pittsburgh Pirates have shown the ability to fight back under manager Clint Hurdle. That ability was on display more than once Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field, but as much as the Pirates would fight, a bizarre play ultimately sent them to their third defeat in row, falling victim to the Chicago Cubs 11-10 in 12 innings. With the bases loaded and one out in the bottom of the 12th inning, Pirates reliever Radhames Liz got Matt Szczur to pop up to shallow right field. However the Cubs ... Read More
Polanco gaining confidence on defense
PNC Park's right field is shorter than the average ballpark, however that does not mean it does not present its own unique challenges. Gregory Polanco is in his first full season of playing right field for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and after a part-time run last season filled with ups and downs, his defense his been an improvement. “I’ve played right field before so I knew the angle of the ball and when they hit," Polanco said. "It’s just practicing every day and getting better.” Polanco's ... Read More
Pirates fall to Phillies; earn series split
The Pittsburgh Pirates had high hopes in their series against the Philadelphia Phillies after winning the first two of a four-game series. Instead, they will fly into Chicago on a two-game losing streak after a 4-2 loss Thursday afternoon. “We had a chance to win a series and we were unable do that. We’ve got work to do," manager Clint Hurdle said. "We’ve got to work on consistency.” Vance Worley [2-3] made his second career start against the Phillies, his former team and did not make it ... Read More
Pirates pregame 5/14: Harrison wears many gloves
The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to win its second consecutive series this afternoon when the team concludes a four-game road series against the Philadelphia Phillies. A 3-2 loss Wednesday night ended a four-game winning streak and pushed the Pirates down to .500 on the season. Steve Lombardozzi was thrown out at home plate by Jeff Francoeur ending the game. Both teams scored their runs in the fifth inning. Today's starters The Pirates will send former Phillie Vance Worley to the ... Read More
Pirates lose two-run lead in loss
It was a night to forget for Corey Hart. In Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, Hart struck out three times and his not being able to run down a fly ball in right field allowed the winning run to cross home plate. “You make decisions and you live with them as a manager," manager Clint Hurdle said. "I haven’t managed a perfect game yet in the years I’ve been doing it.” The Pirates took a 2-0 lead in the top of the fifth inning. Neil Walker fell behind 1-2 in the count ... Read More
Pirates pregame 5/13: Rodriguez, Hart back in lineup; Taillon comeback
The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking for their second five game winning streak this season which would happen if the team defeats the Philadelphia Phillies tonight. Last night, the Pirates won 7-2 at Citizens Bank Park. Josh Harrison and Andrew McCutchen each hit their third home runs in the victory. McCutchen had not hit a home run in a month, which spanned 98 at-bats. Harrison had gone 62 at-bats without a homer and it was the first three run home run of his career. Tonight’s starters ... Read More
Pirates Minor League review: West Virginia Power
The West Virginia Power could be defined by one word...scrappy. The Pittsburgh Pirates' Low-A club currently holds an 18-13 record, which is four games out of first and good for second place in the South Atlantic League's North Division. The Power have scored 15 runs in their final at-bat over those 31 games. "We're finding ways to win ballgames," said first-year manager Brian Esposito. "We're finding ways to keep ourselves in the ballgame and at least giving ourselves a chance to win. ... Read More
Harrison, McCutchen break droughts in Pirates win
Josh Harrison entered the fourth inning of Tuesday's game without a home run in 62 at-bats and without an RBI in 10 days. Both of these streaks changed. With two runners on base, Harrison swung on the first pitch he saw from Sean O'Sullivan [0-2] and placed it in the left field seats. His and Andrew McCutchen's third homers of the season allowed the Pittsburgh Pirates to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies by a 7-2 score. The third inning started when Starling Marte was hit by a pitch and ... Read More
Pirates pregame 5/12: Marte’s play draws comparisons, praise
The Pittsburgh Pirates hope to extend their winning streak to four games tonight when they face the Philadelphia Phillies. Last night, the Pirates won 4-3 at Citizens Bank Park with the big hit being Starling Marte's three-run home run, his eighth of the season. Marte has registered a hit in all eight of his games at Citizens Bank Park. Mark Melancon has recorded his 57 career save as Pirates good for eighth in team history. Tonight’s starters The Pirates will send right-handed pitcher ... Read More