Kevin Gorman stories, Page 72
Despite 3 solo home runs, Pirates come up empty with bases loaded in loss to Giants
When it came to hitting home runs, the Pittsburgh Pirates went flying solo three times on long balls by Rodolfo Castro, Ben Gamel and Greg Allen. When it came to playing small ball, the Pirates came up empty. Trailing the San Francisco Giants by one run in the top of...
Tyler Beede bringing bullpen mentality in transition back to starting role for Pirates
After spending the majority of the season in the bullpen, Tyler Beede had a one-word answer when asked how he was being built up by the Pittsburgh Pirates to start games again. “Slowly,” Beede said, with a grin. The 29-year-old right-hander has twice served as an opener this month and...
Pirates great Omar Moreno to auction 1979 World Series ring, glove for foundation
Before Omar Moreno moves back to his native Panama, the former Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder is parting with some prized possessions from his personal collection of memorabilia that includes his 1979 World Series ring and the glove with which he caught the final out in the Game 7 win over...
Can you hear me now? Pirates’ Rodolfo Castro’s phone pops out of his pocket while sliding into 3rd
Rodolfo Castro was safe at third base but got called out anyway. On the day the Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman was called up from Triple-A Indianapolis, he made national waves Tuesday night when his cellphone popped out of his back left pocket while sliding headfirst into third in the fourth...
Michael Chavis homers twice but Pirates come up short against Diamondbacks
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton wasn’t shy about expressing his disgust for praising opposing starting pitchers, placing some of the blame on his own batters. Whether it was Tommy Henry’s pitching or the Pirates’ hitting, the Arizona Diamondbacks took advantage. Henry limited the Pirates to four hits over seven innings...
Pirates recalled INF Rodolfo Castro, option OF Cal Mitchell to Triple-A Indianapolis
The Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday recalled infielder Rodolfo Castro from Indianapolis and optioned outfielder Cal Mitchell to their Triple-A affiliate. Castro, 23, adds another switch hitter who can play three infield positions to a lefty-heavy lineup. He batted .197 (14 for 71) in 23 games with the Pirates before his...
Pirates rookie Bligh Madris making midseason adjustments after switching to first base
Bligh Madris will be the first to admit that switching to first base definitely gives him a different view of the game after spending four-plus seasons in the minor leagues playing outfield. So the Pittsburgh Pirates rookie couldn’t help but laugh about his first play in his first game at...
Zac Gallen shines as Diamondbacks hand Pirates their 11th shutout of season
Zac Gallen has been unbeatable at Chase Field for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the right-hander ran his home winning streak to 14 against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Gallen tossed a three-hitter and struck out eight in seven scoreless innings, as the Diamondbacks handed the Pirates a 3-0 loss Monday night in...
Greg Allen’s play on base paths proves why Pirates showed patience with outfielder
Greg Allen was aiming to make an impact, 90 feet at a time. The Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder used his hitting to drive in one run and his quick thinking and speed on the base paths to score two more in an 8-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. Allen’s...
After slow start, Pirates pound Orioles for 1st win at Camden Yards since 2008
The Pittsburgh Pirates couldn’t get on base through the first four innings, as Baltimore Orioles right-hander Spenser Watkins pitched to perfection by retiring the first 13 batters he faced. Then the floodgates opened. The Pirates pounded the Orioles for eight hits and eight runs over the next three innings, including...
Pirates release OF Jake Marisnick, claim corner infielder Kevin Padlo off waivers
The Pittsburgh Pirates parted ways with Jake Marisnick, releasing the outfielder who made some daring diving catches but spent time on the injured list with thumb and toe injuries. The Pirates released Marisnick on Sunday, one of several 40-man roster moves they made during their game at the Baltimore Orioles....
Pirates announce inaugural 19-member Hall of Fame class
The Pittsburgh Pirates celebrated their storied history Sunday with the announcement of their inaugural Hall of Fame class, a 19-member group that includes 16 players enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The Pirates will unveil the Hall of Fame display Sept. 3 during a special induction ceremony on...
Good as gold?: Pirates ‘spoiled’ by 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes making spectacular plays
After Ke’Bryan Hayes missed the first two months of the season last year, the Pittsburgh Pirates understood just how valuable his presence was on the field. He won the Fielding Bible Award as baseball’s best player at his position but didn’t play enough innings to qualify for the Rawlings Gold...
Mitch Keller delivers quality start but Orioles shut out Pirates to snap 3-game win streak
The Pittsburgh Pirates couldn’t have asked for much more from Mitch Keller, as the right-hander delivered his fifth consecutive quality start and escaped several scoring situations. But the Baltimore Orioles also got a strong start from Dean Kremer and did something the Pirates couldn’t: Score a run. Ramon Urias squeaked...
‘I’m going to swing it hard’: Pirates SS Oneil Cruz producing eye-popping exit velocities
When he came to the plate with the Pittsburgh Pirates trailing the Milwaukee Brewers by three runs Tuesday night, Oneil Cruz had one thought on his mind: “I’m going to make one swing. Whether it’s a hit or home run, I’m going to swing it hard.” Upon contact, another thought...
Pirates place C Tyler Heineman, LHP Dillon Peters on IL, add C Taylor Davis, LHP Eric Stout
Minutes before Thursday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced roster moves. The Pirates placed catcher Tyler Heineman (right groin) on the 10-day injured list and selected the contract of catcher Taylor Davis from Triple-A Indianapolis. Heineman left Wednesday’s game after experiencing discomfort while trying to beat out...
Tucupita Marcano draws praise as ‘player of the game’ after standout showing against Brewers
Tucupita Marcano awoke Wednesday morning feeling like something good was about to happen, then learned that the Pittsburgh Pirates were recalling the 22-year-old rookie to the majors. And that wasn’t even the best part of his day. After receiving word of his promotion, Marcano went 3 for 4 with an...
Bryan Reynolds hits walk-off homer off Devin Williams as Pirates beat Brewers
After trading the most dominant closer in baseball to the San Diego Padres, the Milwaukee Brewers turned in the ninth inning of a tied game to All-Star Devin Williams, who hadn’t allowed a home run this season or a run in 30 consecutive games. The Pittsburgh Pirates passed on dealing...
Pirates place All-Star closer David Bednar on IL, cut ties with 1B Yoshi Tsutsugo
David Bednar’s lower back has been bothering him, but aside from missing a series at Washington in late June, it didn’t stop the Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star closer from pitching. Finally, the Pirates medical team did. The Pirates placed Bednar (3-4, 2.70 ERA), who has 17 saves and a team-best 12.2...
CF Bryan Reynolds relieved Pirates didn’t trade him or All-Star closer David Bednar
When Bryan Reynolds passed Bryan Stroh in the hallway at PNC Park on Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder told the team’s senior vice president of baseball development not to trade him. When the trade deadline passed, Reynolds was relieved to still be a Pirate. “So I guess that worked,”...
Pirates show ‘urgency’ by keeping David Bednar, Bryan Reynolds at trade deadline
As his former team finalized perhaps the biggest blockbuster deal in baseball’s trade-deadline history, David Bednar already had packed and unpacked and made himself right at home. Three hours before Tuesday’s 6 p.m. deadline, the Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star closer moved his gear to the coveted double locker space once occupied...
New Pirates reliever Colin Holderman ready for bigger role after being traded by Mets
Colin Holderman had his uniform on and was getting ready for a game against the San Diego Padres on July 22 when he was called into the office by New York Mets management. “Honestly, I thought I was getting optioned, and I ended up getting traded,” Holderman said of being...
Pirates deal with trade deadline anxiety, preparing to give more goodbye hugs
Zack Thompson heard rumors designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach could be dealt to a contender, but like most major leaguers — especially on the Pittsburgh Pirates — he ignores trade talk until it comes to fruition. Thompson was preparing to pitch against the Miami Marlins on July 22 when word spread...
Pirates trade LHP Jose Quintana, RHP Chris Stratton to St. Louis Cardinals
The Pittsburgh Pirates traded a pair of veteran pitchers who provided leadership for the starting rotation and bullpen, sending left-handed starter Jose Quintana and right-handed reliever Chris Stratton to the NL Central rival St. Louis Cardinals late Monday night. In return, the Pirates will receive right-handed pitcher Johan Oviedo and...
Pirates sign 14th-round pick, South Carolina LHP Julian Bosnic, before deadline
When the Pittsburgh Pirates signed first-round pick Termarr Johnson last Friday, general manager Ben Cherington indicated they could be done dealing with their draft picks but didn’t totally rule it out. Still, the signing of 14th-rounder Julian Bosnic before Monday’s 5 p.m. deadline was a surprise. Bosnic, a 6-foot-3, 218-pound...
