Kevin Gorman stories, Page 35
Jared Jones delivers another quality start but surrenders 2 homers as Phillies top Pirates
Jared Jones faced the toughest test of his young career against a Philadelphia Phillies lineup filled with All-Stars, and the Pittsburgh Pirates rookie right-hander engaged in a duel with lefty Ranger Suarez. Jones went strikeout-for-strikeout with Suarez, matching him with 31 called strikes and whiffs. The difference, however, came as...
Pirates reinstate setup man Colin Holderman from 15-day IL in time for Phillies series
The Pittsburgh Pirates ended the rehabilitation assignment of right-handed reliever Colin Holderman and reinstated him from the 15-day injured list. Holderman, who lost 15 pounds due to an illness in spring training, allowed three runs in two-thirds of an inning in his first appearance on March 29 but held opponents...
Analysis: Countdown on for Paul Skenes to check boxes, receive promotion to Pirates
As soon as the Baltimore Orioles promoted Jackson Holliday, the 2022 No. 1 overall pick and baseball’s consensus top prospect, it prompted speculation about when the Pittsburgh Pirates would do the same with top pitching prospect Paul Skenes. The answer is simple: Not yet. The 6-foot-6, 250-pound right-hander, the No....
Pirates rotation an early surprise, easing concerns with 6 consecutive quality starts
The Pittsburgh Pirates entered the offseason with one healthy, proven starting pitcher, All-Star Mitch Keller, so addressing the rotation was a top priority. General manager Ben Cherington’s efforts did little to inspire the fanbase. The only additions were a pair of veteran left-handers coming off subpar seasons, as the Pirates...
Pirates option reliever Ryder Ryan to Triple-A
The Pirates optioned right-handed reliever Ryder Ryan to Triple-A Indianapolis after Tuesday’s loss to the Detroit Tigers and will make a corresponding move before Thursday’s game at the Philadelphia Phillies. It’s expected to be righty reliever Colin Holderman, another sinkerballer who is on the taxi squad after a stint on...
All-Star closer David Bednar blows save as Tigers rally past Pirates with 4 runs in 9th
David Bednar lowered his head as he walked off the mound at PNC Park, hearing the sound of boos from Pittsburgh Pirates fans after blowing a two-run lead by surrendering four runs in the ninth inning. The Pirates got an eight-inning quality start from left-hander Martin Perez and two home...
Pirates injury report: Catcher an issue, as Jason Delay shut down from baseball activities
With three catchers out with injuries, the position is not only the walking wounded for the Pittsburgh Pirates but one with some uncertainty around the timetable for their return. With Yasmani Grandal (left plantar fasciitis) and Jason Delay (right knee inflammation) on the 10-day injured list and Endy Rodriguez out...
Bryan Reynolds becomes 25th player in Pirates history to hit 100 home runs
Bryan Reynolds has been aware since last season that he was approaching his 100th career home run, so the Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder was just waiting for the right pitch. Although the majority of his homers have come against right-handed pitchers, Reynolds was batting .333 (5 for 15) against lefties this...
Mitch Keller strikes out 9, Bryan Reynolds hits 100th homer as Pirates beat Tigers
Mitch Keller found that watching the solar eclipse before his start Monday took his mind off baseball. Perhaps that helped the Pittsburgh Pirates ace relax after he walked two of the first three batters he faced. After giving up a run in the first inning, Keller turned it around by...
‘Pretty neat to see’: Pirates watch solar eclipse at PNC Park before game against Tigers
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton turned his special glasses around, looking through them inside out as he stood on the infield grass and stared skyward at the solar eclipse Monday afternoon at PNC Park. Pirates players, coaches and front office personnel watched the eclipse in wonder before batting practice before...
‘Outstanding debut’: Joey Bart makes powerful impression on Pirates with homer, pitch calling
Joey Bart wanted to play free in his Pittsburgh Pirates debut, not worrying about the burden of being a high draft pick or the pressure that comes with being considered a successor to a superstar. From his first swing, Bart made a powerful impact on his new team. The 6-foot-2,...
Pirates ‘can’t wait’ to see solar eclipse before batting practice Monday at PNC Park
Bailey Falter was unaware of the rare celestial event that will occur Monday afternoon until his wife mentioned over the weekend that the Pittsburgh Pirates will be at PNC Park during the solar eclipse. “I had no idea that was happening. I’ll be front and center watching it then, for...
Pirates rally for walk-off win against Orioles on errant throw to win 3-game series
The Pittsburgh Pirates had the bases loaded but were trailing by a run when Edward Olivares hit a grounder up the middle in the bottom of the ninth inning. As he sprinted down the first-base line, Olivares saw Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson make a diving stop. That only made...
Pirates GM Ben Cherington discusses fastballs, catching situation
Ben Cherington spent most of his weekly radio show talking fastballs — while also mentioning an opposing sweeper — and how he has dealt with a catching situation riddled with injuries. The Pittsburgh Pirates general manager focused his show Sunday on flagship 93.7 FM on the one-hit outing by left-hander...
Pirates place LHP Ryan Borucki on 15-day IL, recall lefty reliever Jose Hernandez to bullpen
Ryan Borucki has become a dependable left-handed reliever for the Pittsburgh Pirates but his left triceps was bothering him to the point that he addressed it with manager Derek Shelton and the team’s trainers. “I wasn’t bouncing back the way I wanted to since the first series in Miami,” Borucki...
Oneil Cruz single in 11th lifts Pirates to walk-off win over Orioles
When Oneil Cruz came to bat in the bottom of the 11th inning, the Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop wasn’t worried about the extra-inning stakes in a tied game against the Baltimore Orioles. With automatic runner Henry Davis on second base, Cruz simply wanted to put the ball in play. Jonathan Heasley...
Jared Jones delivers quality start, but Orioles beat up Pirates bullpen in home opener
The Pittsburgh Pirates got a ceremonial first pitch from a legendary manager who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame, a quality start from a rookie right-hander and a pair of home runs in the home opener. What they didn’t get was a win. The Baltimore Orioles played the...
Martin Perez celebrates birthday with quality start as Pirates beat Nationals to win series
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Martin Perez celebrated his birthday by giving the Pittsburgh Pirates the perfect present following their first loss of the season: a quality start. The 33-year-old left-hander kept the Washington Nationals in check for 62⁄3 innings, striking out six and holding them to two runs as the Pirates...
‘It’s important for us’: Home opener battery of Jared Jones, Henry Davis paints Pirates’ future
WASHINGTON, D.C. — With 22-year-old right-hander Jared Jones on the mound and 24-year-old Henry Davis expected to be behind the plate for the home opener Friday at PNC Park, the Pittsburgh Pirates are giving a glimpse of their future to fans. Where Jones is almost half the age of Rich...
Derek Shelton ‘excited’ to catch Jim Leyland’s ceremonial 1st pitch at Pirates’ home opener
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Derek Shelton broke into a big smile and laughed when asked what it means to the Pittsburgh Pirates manager that Jim Leyland will be throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before the home opener against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday at PNC Park. Then Shelton quickly added...
Jack Suwinski finds favorable matchups, produces extra-base hits for Pirates in defeat
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Jack Suwinski waited five games to finally face a right-handed starting pitcher and move into the cleanup spot in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ lineup. The lefty slugger came off the bench in three of the first five games this season, as the Pirates faced a steady string of...
Mitch Keller hit hard, Pirates strike out 13 times in first loss of season
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Pittsburgh Pirates were bound to lose eventually. They went down swinging, only after having so many strike calls go against them. The Washington Nationals struck out 13 batters, with five going down looking at called third strikes. When Bryan Reynolds was called for breaking his wrists...
‘You got some Yinzer in ya’: Pirates catcher Joey Bart has deep family ties to Lower Burrell
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As soon as Joey Bart got word that he had been traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates, he called his father. Tommy Bart grew up in Lower Burrell, where he was a multi-sport star for the Burrell Bucs and instilled his love for Western Pennsylvania in his son....
‘An awesome privilege’: Pirates rookie RHP Jared Jones to start vs. Orioles in home opener
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Jared Jones didn’t realize he was scheduled to start Friday’s home opener for the Pittsburgh Pirates until he got a text message from his father. Even then, the 22-year-old rookie right-hander remained skeptical. “He goes, ‘Hey, you know you’re scheduled for the home opener?’ No, I’m not....
Pirates put catcher Jason Delay on injured list, making room for Joey Bart
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed catcher Jason Delay on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right knee inflammation, making room on the active roster for newly acquired catcher Joey Bart. Delay went 0 for 3 with a walk and a sacrifice in the Pirates’ 9-7 win over the Miami Marlins...
