Jordy Mercer's 4-for-5 night paced a high-powered Pirate offense as the black and gold posted 16 hits in a 10-3 drubbing of the San Diego Padres on Monday night. Mercer -- 4-for-5 with a HR, 3 1B, BB, 2 RBI and 4 runs -- started the scoring in the third inning off of Padres starter Tim Stauffer with an upper-deck solo home run to left. The Pirates then loaded the bases allowing Ike Davis to hit a sac fly to make it 2-0. Stauffer followed that by walking Russell Martin chasing him from the game ... Read More
Gregory Polanco reportedly could be called up next week
Pittsburgh Pirates fans may get their wish soon in terms of seeing prized prospect Gregory Polanco in a Pirates uniform. According to a report from SB Nation’s Chris Cotillo, according to sources, Polanco could the call sometime during the Pirates next home stand, which begin June 6 with a three-game set against the Milwaukee Brewers. Source close to situation says to expect Polanco callup during Pirates homestand 6/6-6/12. "I dont see them promoting him while on the road" — Chris Cotillo ... Read More
Cutch Shines in National Spotlight, Bucs Win 5-3
Andrew McCutchen showed the nation why he was last years NL MVP going 3-for-4 with two doubles, a home run and a nice sliding catch on defense as the Pirates (26-30) defeated the Dodgers (30-28) 5-3 on Sunday night in front of a National ESPN audience. McCutchen started things off for the Pirates in the first hitting a two-out double off of the left field wall. Ike Davis and Russell Martin followed with walks to load the bases. Dodgers starter Zach Greinke was clearly flustered with the strike ... Read More
Pirates Claim Obispo Off Waivers from Braves
The Pittsburgh Pirates today claimed right-handed pitcher Wirfin Obispo off waivers from the Atlanta Braves. Obispo will be optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis. The announcement was made by Pirates Senior Vice President, General Manager Neal Huntington. Obispo went 2-1 with a 4.66 ERA (19 1/3 IN/10 ER), 12 walks and 21 strikeouts in 19 relief appearances this year with Triple-A Gwinnett. He began the year by not allowing a run in each of his first seven appearances (8 2/3 IN). The ... Read More
Bryan Morris Traded to Marlins
The Pittsburgh Pirates today traded right-handed pitcher Bryan Morris to the Miami Marlins. In exchange for Morris, Pittsburgh will receive Miami’s 39th overall selection (competitive balance A) in this year’s First-Year Player Draft on Thursday. The announcement was made by Pirates Senior Vice President, General Manager Neal Huntington. Morris was 4-0 with a 3.80 ERA in 23 2/3 IN with the Pirates while striking out 14 and walking 12. In three years with the club, Morris is 9-7 with a 3.46 ... Read More
June 1 video cast: Polanco, Pirates and Pens
And we are LIVE! Join our three-man staff as they discuss all things Gregory Polanco, Pierre McGuire to the Penguins, reviewing the MLB season at the one-third mark and much more. Tweet us at @pghsportingnews to have your questions answered LIVE! ... Read More
Mental Mistakes Lead to Dodgers Blowout
Brandon Cumpton couldn't recover from key defensive errors in the third inning as the Dodgers took advantage to put up 11 runs (10 earned) off of Cumpton in the third and fourth innings leading to a Dodger 12-2 victory over the Pirates on Saturday night. After allowing two first inning two-out RBI singles to Hanley Ramirez and Matt Kemp, Cumpton retired the next four hitters and seemed to have gotten into a grove. That would be short lived though, as Andre Ethier sent a fly ball to the ... Read More
How to save our sons from 50 Cent arms
Article by Gino Ferretti for Pittsburgh Sporting News. The ceremonial first pitch has lost its mustard. An MLB tradition that began in 1910 as an honor for presidents and dignitaries, has evolved to include former athletes, celebrities and every day heroes. Last week, one of today's eminent hip hop artists was given the pleasure of showing off his 50 Cent arm. The latest "HAHA-what-the-hell-was-that" moment occurred at Citi Field before Tuesday night's Mets/Pirates match up. 50 ... Read More
Harrison Humbled To Be In Pittsburgh
Josh Harrison has been a utility piece for the Pirates over the past couple of years, but he's now making the case to be an everyday player. Harrison has shined this year in right field and the lead-off spot after Travis Snider and Jose Tabata failed to consistently produce in their times at the position. Through 39 games, Harrison has put up a career-high .278/.320/.774 line with four doubles, two triples, three home runs and 10 RBI. His calm demeanor can be attributed to a one day at a ... Read More
Jordy Mercer experiment needs to end
There have been many problems surrounding the start of the 2014 season for the Pittsburgh Pirates, which span everything from pitching to hitting to defense. Manager Clint Hurdle is in a position where he must make changes before it is too late. One of those changes should involve shortstop Jordy Mercer. Mercer became a fan favorite last season and for good reasons. He was producing with the bat and it got Clint Barmes out of the lineup on an everyday basis, which pleased most Pirates ... Read More