When the Pittsburgh Pirates landed from Kansas City at 2:30 a.m Thursday morning, they were coming off a 1-5 road trip. The Pirates returned home and defeated the Washington Nationals by a 7-3 score. Francisco Liriano picked up the win and manager Clint Hurdle would remark after the game of his starting pitcher's early game dominance that he had never seen four innings where it was only the pitcher, catcher and first baseman that had to make plays. The Pirates hope to make it two in a row ... Read More
Ramirez a great fit considering cost, role
On July 23, 2003, the Pittsburgh Pirates made perhaps one of their worst trades in franchise history. A promising, then 23-year-old third baseman named Aramis Ramirez was traded to the Chicago Cubs, while the Pirates received what amounted to a bag of sunflower seeds in return. Exactly 12 years to the day later, Ramirez returned to Pittsburgh in a trade from the Milwaukee Brewers for minor league relief pitcher Yhonathan Barrios and cash considerations. Ramirez now joins Plaxico Burress and ... Read More
Pirates return home to beat Nationals
Following a 1-5 road trip, the Pittsburgh Pirates returned to PNC Park and promptly won a 7-3 contest against the Washington Nationals Thursday night. "It was good to play in front of our hometown fans and good for the guys to push everything back, catch their breath and go out and play a baseball game," manager Clint Hurdle said. The Pirates scored first in the bottom of the first inning and used two-out hitting to benefit them in the process. Andrew McCutchen started with a single and ... Read More
Pirates pregame 7/23: Liriano back; Alvarez gone?
The phrase there is no place like home may resonate for the Pittsburgh Pirates following a 1-5 road trip. The Pirates are 32-16 overall this season at PNC Park and winners of eight of their past nine home contests. Now, the Washington Nationals come to town, perhaps something which could bode well for the Pirates considering their 11-1 home record against National League East opponents at PNC Park. Coming into tonight's game, the Nationals lead the NL East by three games over the New York ... Read More
MLB Trade deadline: Ramirez rejoins Pirates
Twelve years ago, the Pirates made what many fans considered to be the worst trade in franchise history when Aramis Ramirez departed the team for the Chicago Cubs. Prior to Thursday's game against the Washington Nationals the Pirates reacquired Ramirez. “We felt like he was a good addition to our club to come in and stabilize third base for us for a while," Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington said. "We like what he has done offensively and obviously he’s had a great career. The last six ... Read More
Pirates conclude road trip 1-5 after loss to Royals
In 2014 Pittsburgh Pirates fans were used to giving Edinson Volquez standing ovations. Wednesday night however, it happened at Kauffman Stadium and for the opposing Kansas City Royals following a 5-1 victory. The Pirates and Charlie Morton [6-4] were undone by a four-run seventh inning. In the inning, catcher Salvador Perez led off with a walk. It appeared as though the big inning would be avoided on the next play as Omar Infante's sacrifice bunt attempt was quickly read by Travis Ishikawa ... Read More
Pirates late miscues result in loss
A controversial call, eighth inning defensive issues and ninth inning base running cost Gerrit Cole and the Pittsburgh Pirates in a 3-1 loss to the Kansas City Royals. Starling Marte hit what appeared to be a home run in the second inning, however after video review the play was ruled a double. The ball hit near the top row of padding in left field and then landed in the Royals bullpen. The Root Sports broadcast clearly showed Marte surprised by the call. Manager Clint Hurdle looked for an ... Read More
Who are Pirates most appealing trade pieces?
It is that time of year again – the trade deadline is a week and a half away and the Pittsburgh Pirates are already being linked to a number of names on the trade market. But of course teams have to give to get, so what do the Pirates have to offer other teams? The top prospects If the Pirates decide to get creative and make a run at Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels it would have to take a package center around top pitching Tyler Glasnow, and possibly include top hitting ... Read More
Pirates pull away following late rally in win
The Pittsburgh Pirates won its first game of a six-day road trip with a 10-7 victory against the Kansas City Royals. It was the Royals that struck first in the first inning when Eric Hosmer singled in Alcides Escobar. Hosmer was thrown out trying to stretch his single into a double. A four-run second inning served as the Pirates response. Both Pedro Alvarez and Francisco Cervelli each singled in runs placing the Pirates in the lead. Travis Ishikawa then drove the ball to left field for a ... Read More
Pirates Mercer sprains MCL, Morel called up
On Monday, the Pittsburgh Pirates released an update on Jordy Mercer, who was carted off the field during Sunday's finale against the Milwaukee Brewers. Jordy Mercer Update: Jordy has been diagnosed with a lower leg contusion and a sprain of the medial collateral ligament of his left knee. — Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) July 20, 2015 The Pirates announced that Mercer would be placed on the disabled list, but he would not require surgery at this time. The timetable for Mercer is six ... Read More