One couldn't ask for a better day for Opening Day 2014 as blue skies and springtime temperatures ascended on PNC Park on Monday. It was a welcome sight to fans, but an even better sight to the Pirate players as they have some unfinished business after last seasons Game 5 defeat to the St. Louis Cardinals in the NLDS. "I believe we're better prepared," said manager, Clint Hurdle. "I believe we're better experienced. I believe the skill-sets have every opportunity to play out and play longer than ... Read More
Liriano Plays Houdini, Walker Walks-Off in Pirates 1-0 Win
PNC Park -- At 1:14 pm under clear skies, Francisco Liriano threw a strike to Emilio Bonifacio to kick off the 128th season of the Pittsburgh Baseball Club. Liriano would continue where he left off last postseason with a 4-hit, 10 strikeout performance (No decision) and Neil Walker hit a walk-off home run in the tenth inning for a Pirates 1-0 victory. It was a pitchers duel until the Cubs threatened in the fifth when Nate Schierholtz led off with a single and Darwin Barney followed with a ... Read More
McCutchen stars in new “This is SportsCenter” commercial
Video game cover boy? Check. National League MVP? Check. Andrew McCutchen has done it all. Now, he's officially made it as he is the latest athlete to appear in a "This is SportsCenter" commercial for ESPN. Enjoy. ... Read More
Video cast rewind show: March 30
Did you miss our live show? No worries. We have you covered. Our Michael Waterloo, Jon Pennline and Gar Bercury were joined by Jon Anderson from McEffect.com to break down some baseball topics. The four-man panel gave their MVPs, Cy Youngs, Managers of the Year and Rookies of the Year, while discussing some pressing Pirates topics, including playing an over/under game. ... Read More
PSN video show: Baseball/Pirates preview pt. 2
Watch LIVE at our four-man panel breaks down the Pittsburgh Pirates, and as they hand out their 2014 baseball awards. ... Read More
Pittsburgh Pirates Season Preview
The 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates showed the city that baseball was back in the Steel City where it belonged. The question is however, can the 2014 Pirates continue to keep the ball rolling? They have the pieces to contend like last season, but it's what they did in the offseason to determine if they will be able to hold on to that playoff spot. Pitching still has some question marks to it after 10-game winner and clubhouse leader, A.J. Burnett departed for the Phillies. The addition of Edinson ... Read More
Cup of Joe: A glance at the American League Central
For the rest of the week, four of our staff writers will go division by division to make our playoff predictions, while looking at a major storyline for each team. Our four-man panel includes — Travis Berardi — Pirates beat writer Gar Bercury — Co-Pitt beat writer Michael Waterloo — Co-Owner/Columnist Matt Welch — D-2 coverage/The Times West Virginian. Yesterday, we took a look at the American League West. Today, it’s the AL Central. Chicago White Sox — “Will ... Read More
Pirates Release Opening Day Festivities, Awards Presenters
For the third consecutive year, the Pittsburgh Pirates will open their season on the North Shore at PNC Park. The team begins the 2014 campaign with a six-game homestand that includes a three-game series vs. National League Central rivals, the Chicago Cubs and the defending N.L. Champion, St. Louis Cardinals. Opening Day festivities will highlight Opening Week as many former Pirates players will return to Pittsburgh to participate in on-field ceremonies and present the Pirates 2013 N.L. award ... Read More
Pirates Position Preview: First Base
We finish up our Pirates Spring Training preview at first base, the position that is the most surprising going into Mondays season opener. Gaby Sanchez was a lock going into the spring at first base, but his platoon partner wasn't. The partner for him was looking like Andrew Lambo, who had to only put a decent showing to lock up the spot. He didn't even do that as he hit .095/.095/.269 in 42 spring at bats. The Pirates were lucky enough to have Travis Ishikawa step up and take the ... Read More
Opening Day is in a league of its own
Opening Day for the Pittsburgh Pirates is coming up. When the black and gold of the Pirates step on the field at PNC Park and Francisco Liriano takes the hill against the Chicago Cubs on Monday, baseball will assume its rightful place in the lives of sports fans everywhere: center stage. No other day in the sports world compares to Opening Day. Opening Day is the same day when a rookie like Jason Heyward can hit a home run in his first Major League at-bat. A day when a player like Karl ... Read More