The Pirates have set their roster for tonight's National League Wild Card game against the Giants. As expected, manager Clint Hurdle has selected nine pitchers and three catchers along with seven infielders and six outfielders. Pitchers RHP Edinson Volquez RHP Vance Worley LHP Jeff Locke RHP John Holdzkom RHP Jared Hughes RHP Mark Melancon LHP Tony Watson LHP Justin Wilson LHP Bobby LaFromboise Catchers RH Russell Martin RH Chris Stewart RH Tony ... Read More
Pirates taking Wild Card as just another game
The Pirates go into Wednesday's National League Wild Card game with a chance to recreate the magic of a year ago. This time around, things could come somewhat easier as they are not the new kid in town. Last years postseason run has this squad confident and comfortable of the surroundings they are about to enter. For guys like Neil Walker, this is just another game. "I don't think you have to approach it a different way," said Walker. "I think the fact that it's just one game to go to the ... Read More
Pirates prepare for another playoff run
For Pirates fans, last year's playoff run might have felt like a dream after breaking the streak and coming within one win of the National League Championship series. This year should feel more like reality. With a core of players that have playoff experience under their belt and a roster that seems to be getting hot at the right time, the Pirates might just have what it takes to extend their season well into October. The offense has made positive strides this season improving their numbers ... Read More
Worley strong in Pirates 3-1 win over Reds
The Pirates continue to keep their division title hopes alive with a 3-1 Reds on Friday night behind a strong showing by Vance Worley. Worley pitched into the seventh scattering nine hits, but only allowing one run, a Kristopher Negron RBI single that followed Reds starter Mike Leake's double in the fifth inning. The Reds (74-86) were unable to do anything else as Worley, Jared Hughes, Tony Watson and Mark Melancon (Save #33) held Cincinnati to 1-for-5 with runners in scoring position on ... Read More
Pirates power closer to Cards with 10-1 win over Braves
Edinson Volquez struck out a season-high 10 batters in seven innings of shutout baseball and the Pirate bats awakened for a 10-1 blowout of the Braves on Thursday night. Volquez — who lowered his season ERA to 3.04 — extended his scoreless innings streak to 18 with seven stress-free innings allowing four hits and one walk while striking out ten. The start did all but solidify Volquez's spot in the postseason rotation and could put him in line to start the Wild Card game if the Pirates need ... Read More
Pirates claim Chaz Roe from Yankees, place Morton on 60-Day DL
The Pirates have claimed right-handed pitcher Chaz Roe off waivers from the New York Yankees. Roe had been designated for assignment by the Yankees on Sunday. The 27-year-old Roe began the season with the Marlins before being acquired by the Yankees on August 31. He made three appearances with New York this season, and also posted 14 saves in 47 games (64.0ip) at Triple-A New Orleans (3.66 ERA / 1.156 WHIP). The Steubenville, OH, native made 21 appearances with Arizona in 2013. Roe will ... Read More
Braves hit Locke, beat Pirates 6-2
Jeff Locke struggled in his final regular season start of the 2014 season allowing the Braves to score early and often in a 6-2 victory over the Pirates on Wednesday night. Locke allowed six runs in four innings of work putting the Pirates in an early hole. Emilio Bonifacio started things with a 2 RBI single in the second. It followed a misplay on a line drive to Starling Marte and a fielding error by Ike Davis to extend the inning. Braves starter Julio Teheran helped himself with a 2 RBI ... Read More
Huntington willing to make big push to keep Russell Martin
Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington went on 93.7 "The Fan" this afternoon and told the show they are willing to go beyond their normal limits to try and keep catcher Russell Martin. #Pirates GM Neal Huntington just told us that "We are going to go way beyond our comfort level to keep Russell Martin" #CookandPoni Show — Joe Kapp (@937Catfish) September 24, 2014 Martin will be, by far, the best free agent catching candidate this offseason as he is having a career year at the ... Read More
Pirates defeat Braves 3-2 to clinch postseason berth
It's been 21 years, 11 months and 10 days since the Pirates were three outs away from popping the champagne in Atlanta. This time, the outcome was different as the Bucs punched their ticket to the postseason with a 3-2 victory over the Braves on Tuesday night. The Pirates (86-71) did it the hard way for the 41st time coming back from an early 2-0 defecit after the Braves scored once in the first and second innings off of Gerrit Cole. Freddie Freeman doubled home Phil Gosselin and Andrelton ... Read More
Cutch and Liriano drop Pirates magic number to two
Francisco Liriano threw six shutout innings and Andrew McCutchen put the only run on the board to help the Pirates beat the Braves 1-0 on Monday night. Liriano had some control issues on the night allowing three hits and walking four, but was able to keep the Braves (76-80) off of the board. The only major threat came against him in the bottom of the first inning. Emilio Bonifacio walked to start the game and advanced to second and third on two stolen bases. Freddie Freeman then walked with ... Read More