Kevin Gorman stories, Page 65
Pirates announce signing of free agent catcher Austin Hedges to 1-year, $5 million deal
Austin Hedges was raised in Southern California, but his family roots run deep in Pittsburgh, so the free-agent catcher was pumped about the prospect of playing games for the Pirates at PNC Park. Hedges visited his mother’s family in the South Hills every year, recounting with pride that his late...
Pirates A to Z: Already an elite defender at 3B, Jared Triolo showed versatility by playing CF
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Miguel Andujar to pitcher Bryse Wilson. Player: Jared Triolo Position: Third base/shortstop/center field Bats: Right Throws: Right Age: 24 (Feb. 8) Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 212 pounds 2022 MLB statistics:...
Pirates acquire 1B/OF Connor Joe from Rockies in trade for minor league pitcher
The Pittsburgh Pirates added another veteran first baseman/outfielder Sunday, acquiring Connor Joe from the Colorado Rockies in a trade for a minor league pitcher. Joe, 30, is a former Pirates first-round pick, selected 39th overall in 2014 out of the University of San Diego. He was traded to Atlanta for...
Pirates A to Z: Selected in Rule 5 Draft, lefty reliever Jose Hernandez brings heat to bullpen
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Miguel Andujar to pitcher Bryse Wilson. Player: Jose Hernandez Position: Pitcher Throws: Left Age: 24 (Dec. 31) Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 205 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: None. Contract: Not yet...
Pirates agree to terms with catcher Hedges on 1-year, $5 million dealVideo
The Pittsburgh Pirates finally found a catcher, agreeing to terms Saturday with Austin Hedges on a one-year, $5 million contract, a source confirmed to the Tribune-Review. Hedges, 30, spent the past two-plus seasons with Cleveland, where he batted .163 with four doubles, seven home runs and 30 RBIs in 105...
Pirates A to Z: Claimed off waivers, Ryan Vilade seeks fresh start with opportunity in outfield
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Miguel Andujar to pitcher Bryse Wilson. Player: Ryan Vilade Position: Outfielder/third baseman Bats: Right Throws: Right Age: 23 (Feb. 18) Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 226 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: None...
Pirates A to Z: Searching for consistency, Bryse Wilson will have to battle for starting job
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Miguel Andujar to pitcher Bryse Wilson. Player: Bryse Wilson Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 24 (Dec. 20) Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 250 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Went 3-9 with a...
Pirates A to Z: After rough start, Duane Underwood Jr. brought versatility to bullpen
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Miguel Andujar to pitcher Bryse Wilson. Player: Duane Underwood Jr. Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 28 (July 20) Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 225 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Went 1-6 with...
Pirates A to Z: After bouncing to bullpen, Vince Velasquez jumps at shot to be a starter again
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Miguel Andujar to pitcher Bryse Wilson. Player: Vince Velasquez Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 30 (June 7) Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 212 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Went 3-10 with a...
Vince Velasquez ready to ‘take advantage’ of opportunity with Pirates to return to rotation
When the Pittsburgh Pirates offered Vince Velasquez the chance to join their starting rotation, the 30-year-old right-hander had to make what he called “a quick decision.” “I realized the opportunity that was being given was definitely something I wanted to take advantage of,” Velasquez said Tuesday at PNC Park after...
Pirates A to Z: Zach Thompson showed versatility to be starter or long reliever
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Miguel Andujar to pitcher Bryse Wilson. Player: Zach Thompson Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 29 (Oct. 23) Height: 6-foot-7 Weight: 250 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Went 3-10 with a...
Pirates A to Z: Travis Swaggerty got his first major league hit, hopes it’s the ‘first of many’
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Miguel Andujar to pitcher Bryse Wilson. Player: Travis Swaggerty Position: Outfielder Bats: Left Throws: Left Age: 25 (Aug. 19) Height: 5-foot-10 Weight: 200 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Went 1...
Pirates A to Z: Jack Suwinski made big jump, flashed home run power in rookie season
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Miguel Andujar to pitcher Bryse Wilson. Player: Jack Suwinski Position: Outfielder Bats: Left Throws: Right Age: 24 (July 29) Height: 6 foot-2 Weight: 215 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Slashed...
Pirates A to Z: Change of scenery, pitch usage helped Robert Stephenson find spot in bullpen
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Miguel Andujar to pitcher Bryse Wilson. Player: Robert Stephenson Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 29 (Feb. 24) Height: 6 foot-3 Weight: 205 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Went 2-2 with...
Pirates teammates ‘not worried’ about Bryan Reynolds’ trade request becoming distraction
That Bryan Reynolds requested a trade from the Pittsburgh Pirates was brushed off as the business side of baseball by two of his teammates Friday morning before a team event at PNC Park. All-Star closer David Bednar doesn’t expect Reynolds to be a disruption when the Pirates report to Bradenton,...
Pirates A to Z: After doubling in debut, Canaan Smith-Njigba suffered season-ending injury
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Miguel Andujar to pitcher Bryse Wilson. Player: Canaan Smith-Njigba Position: Outfielder Bats: Left Throws: Right Age: 23 (April 30) Height: 6 foot Weight: 230 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Went...
Pirates A to Z: Colin Selby’s swing-and-miss action could be boost to bullpen
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Miguel Andujar to pitcher Bryse Wilson. Player: Colin Selby Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 25 (Oct. 24) Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 218 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: None Contract: Not yet...
Pirates select LHP Jose Hernandez from Dodgers, lose C/OF Blake Sabol in Rule 5 Draft
The Pittsburgh Pirates added a left-handed reliever but lost a versatile catcher in the major league portion of the Rule 5 Draft on Wednesday. The Pirates selected Jose Hernandez from the Los Angeles Dodgers at No. 3 but lost catcher/outfielder Blake Sabol to the Cincinnati Reds with the following pick....
Pirates A to Z: Carlos Santana targeted to fulfill needs at 1B/DH, provide veteran leadership
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Miguel Andujar to pitcher Bryse Wilson. Player: Carlos Santana Position: First baseman/designated hitter Bats: Switch Throws: Right Age: 36 (April 8) Height: 5-foot-11 Weight: 215 pounds 2022 MLB statistics:...
Pirates ‘incredibly excited, honored’ to win inaugural lottery for No. 1 overall pick in 2023 MLB Draft
With the MLB Draft order decided by lottery for the first time, Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington called Joe DelliCarri “the luckiest guy in the Pirates organization” and chose the scouting director to serve as as their good luck charm. It worked, as the Pirates won the No. 1...
Pirates sign lefty reliever Jarlin Garcia, right-hander Vince Velasquez
The Pittsburgh Pirates went to the Winter Meetings in search of pitching, and they agreed to terms with a pair of veterans. The Pirates signed lefty reliever Jarlin Garcia for $2.5 million in 2023, with a club option at $3.25 million for 2024, and right-hander Vince Velasquez to a one-year...
Pitt’s Federiko Federiko taking advantage of playing time while filling in for John Hugley
Pitt knows that John Hugley isn’t 100% since returning from a knee injury that caused the 6-foot-10 junior forward to miss six weeks in the offseason and the first three games of the season. Instead of dwelling on Hugley’s diminished playing time, the Panthers are focusing on the opportunity it...
Pirates A to Z: Bryan Reynolds recovers from slow start to be best player, requests trade
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Miguel Andujar to pitcher Bryse Wilson. Player: Bryan Reynolds Position: Outfielder Bats: Switch Throws: Right Age: 27 (Jan. 27) Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 205 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Slashed .262/.345/.461...
Secret to Pitt’s success during 5-game win streak: ‘The ball doesn’t have any eyes’
When attempting to put a finger on the pulse of Pitt’s improved play on offense, Jamarius Burton kept repeating a catchphrase he heard in film study from coach Jeff Capel: The ball doesn’t have any eyes. “We’re just taking that note and running with it,” Burton said. “When the ball...
Pirates A to Z: Outstanding season has turned Endy Rodriguez into club’s hottest prospect
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical, player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Miguel Andujar to pitcher Bryse Wilson. Player: Endy Rodriguez Position(s): Catcher/first base/second base/left field Bats: Switch Throws: Right Age: 22 (May 26) Height: 6-foot Weight: 200 pounds 2022 MLB...
