Kevin Gorman stories, Page 66
Analysis: By requesting a trade, Bryan Reynolds sets up a standoff with Pirates
With MLB’s Winter Meetings coming, it was inevitable that Bryan Reynolds would be rumored as a candidate to be dealt to a contender. Despite enduring back-to-back 100-loss seasons, the Pittsburgh Pirates had resisted any inquiries into the former All-Star outfielder’s availability. So Reynolds took preemptive action by requesting a trade,...
Pirates OF Bryan Reynolds requests trade; team says it has ‘zero impact on our decision-making’
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds, the team’s MVP last season, has requested a trade. “While it is disappointing, this will have zero impact on our decision-making this offseason or in the future,” a team spokesman said. “Our goal is to improve the Pirates for 2023 and beyond. With three years...
Pirates A to Z: Yohan Ramirez was exciting addition to bullpen with sinker-slider combo
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: Yohan Ramirez Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 27 (May 6) Height: 6-foot-4 Weight: 212 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Went 4-1 with a...
Trio of former Pirates claimed off waivers, leaving a pair of spots open on 40-man roster
The Pittsburgh Pirates have a pair of openings on their 40-man roster after three players were claimed off waivers Friday. Pitcher Miguel Yajure was claimed by the San Francisco Giants, catcher Ali Sanchez by the Arizona Diamondbacks and first baseman Lewin Diaz by the Baltimore Orioles, all per the MLB...
Pirates A to Z: After rising through system, Mike Burrows only a step away from majors
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 Miguel Yajure. Player: Mike Burrows Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 23 (Nov. 8) Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 195 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: None. Contract: Not yet...
Pirates A to Z: Liover Peguero’s major league debut was but a cameo but an important one
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 Miguel Yajure. Player: Liover Peguero Position: Shortstop Bats: Right Throws: Right Age: 21 (Dec. 31) Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 200 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Batted .333...
Pirates DFA 1B Lewin Diaz to clear spot for Carlos Santana on 40-man roster
A day after signing free agent Carlos Santana, the Pittsburgh Pirates cleared a spot on the 40-man roster by designating another first baseman, Lewin Diaz, for assignment on Wednesday. The Pirates claimed Diaz off waivers from the Miami Marlins on Nov. 22 but the trade with Tampa Bay for Ji-Man...
Pirates A to Z: Johan Oviedo finished strong after transition from reliever to starter
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 Miguel Yajure. Player: Johan Oviedo Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 24 (March 2) Height: 6-foot-5 Weight: 245 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Went 4-3 with a...
Carlos Santana hopes to bring good vibes, big bat after signing free-agent deal with Pirates
Carlos Santana broke into dance as he was being introduced as the newest member of the Pittsburgh Pirates, giving a glimpse of the good vibes the veteran plans to bring to a young clubhouse. Santana emphasized the importance of having fun before giving it his all in games, and the...
Pirates GM Ben Cherington plans to make more moves: Time to ‘take a step as a team’
By signing veteran first baseman/designated hitter Carlos Santana to a one-year contract worth $6.725 million, Ben Cherington made his biggest splash in free agency in three years with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates general manager sounded like someone who wasn’t done spending, talking about his hopes to continue to improve...
Pirates A to Z: Luis Ortiz made dazzling debut, strong case for spot in starting rotation
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 Miguel Yajure. Player: Luis Ortiz Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 23 (Jan. 27) Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 240 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Went 0-2 with a...
Pirates A to Z: Acquiring Dauri Moreta in trade adds swing-and-miss element 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 Miguel Yajure. Player: Dauri Moreta Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 26 (April 15) Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 185 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Went 0-2 with a...
Pirates A to Z: Cal Mitchell played with a chip on his shoulder, broke up no-hit bid
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 Miguel Yajure. Player: Cal Mitchell Position: Outfielder Bats: Left Throws: Left Age: 23 (March 8) Height: 6 foot Weight: 205 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Slashed...
Analysis: Signing Carlos Santana upgrades Pirates at 1st base, where defense is priority
When the Pittsburgh Pirates traded for Ji-Man Choi two weeks ago, general manager Ben Cherington said he felt good about it as a “first move” — a hint more could be on the way. Cherington continued to address first base, the position that proved most problematic for the Pirates last...
Pirates A to Z: Nick Mears recovered from elbow surgery to make late-season return
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 Miguel Yajure. Player: Nick Mears Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 26 (Oct. 7) Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 200 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Allowed no runs on...
Source: Pirates sign veteran first baseman Carlos Santana
The Pittsburgh Pirates and first baseman Carlos Santana have agreed to a one-year deal worth $6.725 million pending a physical, a source confirmed to the Tribune-Review. ESPN’s Jeff Passan first reported the deal. Santana, 36, slashed .202/.316/.376 with 19 home runs and 60 RBIs for the Royals and Mariners last...
Pirates A to Z: Tucupita Marcano showed speed, versatility in three stints in MLB
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 Miguel Yajure. Player: Tucupita Marcano Position(s): Second base/Outfielder Bats: Left Throws: Right Age: 23 (Sept. 16) Height: 6-foot Weight: 180 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Slashed...
Pirates A to Z: Max Kranick’s season started with sore forearm, ended with Tommy John surgery
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 Miguel Yajure. Player: Max Kranick Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 25 (July 21) Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 220 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Allowed three hits and...
Pirates trade Hoy Park to Red Sox for minor league LHP Inmer Lobo
After designating Hoy Park for assignment Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates traded the South Korean infielder/outfielder to the Boston Red Sox for minor league pitcher Inmer Lobo. Lobo, a 6-foot-1, 193-pound left-hander, was 2-0 with an 0.82 ERA and 0.77 WHIP, 28 strikeouts and two walks and a .190 batting average...
Pirates A to Z: Mitch Keller reinvented his pitch repertoire, delivered breakthrough 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 Miguel Yajure. Player: Mitch Keller Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 26 (April 4) Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 220 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Went 5-12 with a...
Pirates claim 1B Lewin Diaz off waivers, DFA Hoy Park
The Pittsburgh Pirates added another first baseman Tuesday, claiming Lewin Diaz off waivers from the Miami Marlins. Diaz, 26, is a 6-foot-4, 217-pounder from the Dominican who has a .181/.227/.340 slash line with 13 home runs and 27 RBIs in 112 games over three major-league seasons. Diaz entered the 2021...
Pirates A to Z: Colin Holderman an exciting addition to bullpen before being shut down
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 Miguel Yajure. Player: Colin Holderman Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 27 (Oct. 8) Height: 6-foot-7 Weight: 225 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Went 5-0 with a...
Pirates A to Z: Ke’Bryan Hayes proved to be an elite defender, now must improve at plate
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 Miguel Yajure. Player: Ke’Bryan Hayes Position: Third baseman Bats: Right Throws: Right Age: 25 (Jan. 28) Height: 5-foot-10 Weight: 205 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Slashed...
Pirates A to Z: Yerry De Los Santos showed he could handle high-leverage relief situations
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 Miguel Yajure. Player: Yerry De Los Santos Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Age: 24 (Dec. 12) Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 215 pounds 2022 MLB statistics: Went 0-3...
Pirates GM Ben Cherington emphasizes competition for starting spots in middle infield
By trading Kevin Newman to the Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington paved a path for Oneil Cruz to become the everyday starting shortstop and reshape the middle infield. While Cherington said the move was made in part to give Cruz opportunity, he stopped short of ordaining him...
