Kevin Gorman stories, Page 75

When the Miami Marlins approached the Pittsburgh Pirates about dealing for Jacob Stallings at the trade deadline, Ben Cherington resisted the temptation to part with the eventual NL Gold Glove catcher. That the Marlins remained “continuously persistent” after the season made the Pirates general manager reflect and reconsider his position,...

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 Anthony Alford to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Cole Tucker Position: Shortstop/second base/outfield Throws: Right Bats: Switch Age: 25 Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 205 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Tucker batted .222/.298/.342...

The Pittsburgh Pirates avoided arbitration with shortstop Kevin Newman by agreeing to a $1.95 million deal Tuesday with the Gold Glove finalist but nontendered right-hander Chad Kuhl. The 29-year-old Kuhl was their Opening Day starter but finished the season in the bullpen. Kuhl made $2.13 million last season, when he...

Jacob Stallings was serving as the Pittsburgh Pirates’ player representative during collective bargaining agreement negotiations with MLB owners in Dallas when he got word that he would no longer be representing the Pittsburgh Pirates as a player. Stallings had heard his name in trade rumors but didn’t learn until he...

One day after trading NL Gold Glove catcher Jacob Stallings to the Miami Marlins for three players, the Pittsburgh Pirates signed a two-time AL Gold Glove winner to be their next catcher. The Pirates signed Roberto Perez to a one-year, $5 million contract Tuesday, bringing the 2019 Wilson MLB defensive...

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 Anthony Alford to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Yoshi Tsutsugo Position: First base/outfield Throws: Right Bats: Left Age: 30 Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 225 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Tsutsugo batted .243/.337/.467...

The Pittsburgh Pirates released pitcher Cody Ponce on Monday, with the intent for the right-hander to play in Japan. The 27-year-old Ponce, acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers in a trade for pitcher Jordan Lyles in July 2019, was 1-7 with a 5.86 ERA in 20 games for the Pirates over...

The Pittsburgh Pirates formally announced the signing of Yoshi Tsutsugo, and cleared a spot for him in the starting lineup. Tsutsugo signed a one-year contract worth $4 million to return to the Pirates. To make room on the 40-man roster for Tsutsugo, the Pirates designated first baseman Colin Moran for...

The Pittsburgh Pirates continued tearing down a team that has finished last in the NL Central three consecutive seasons by trading Gold Glove catcher Jacob Stallings to the Miami Marlins for three players. The trade, which was completed Monday evening, returned three players for Stallings: 6-foot-7 right-handed pitcher Zach Thompson...

Major league teams expressed interest in signing Jose Quintana as a free agent, but the Pittsburgh Pirates whispered the one word that the 32-year-old left-handed pitcher wanted to hear: starter. A week after agreeing to a one-year, $2 million contract, Quintana signed with the Pirates on Monday and was formally...

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 Anthony Alford to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Travis Swaggerty Position: Center field Throws: Left Bats: Left Age: 24 Height: 5-foot-11 Weight: 200 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Did not play...

The Pittsburgh Pirates have an agreement in place to add Radley Haddad, who spent five years with the New York Yankees as a coaching assistant and bullpen catcher, to their major league coaching staff in a new role. Haddad, 31, will be named the Pirates’ game planning and strategy coach,...

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 Anthony Alford to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Jack Suwinski Position: Outfielder Throws: Left Bats: Left Age: 23 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 215 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Did not play in...

UMBC devised a plan to counter its size disadvantage against Pitt by using its quickness as a weapon, forcing the Panthers to scramble by penetrating the lane and kicking the ball to the perimeter. The Retrievers repeatedly got open looks, sinking 11 3-point shots in the first half to build...

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 Anthony Alford to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Chris Stratton Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 31 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 205 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Stratton was 7-1 with...

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 Anthony Alford to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Jacob Stallings Position: Catcher Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 31 Height: 6-foot-5 Weight: 225 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Stallings batted .246/.335/.369 with...

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 Anthony Alford to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Canaan Smith-Njigba Position: Outfield Throws: Right Bats: Left Age: 22 Height: 6-foot Weight: 240 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Has not played in...

Yoshi Tsutsugo, the Japanese slugger who revived his major league career with the Pittsburgh Pirates, has agreed to return on a one-year, $4 million deal, a source confirmed to the Tribune-Review. Tsutsugo, who turns 30 on Friday, batted .268/.347/.535 with eight doubles, eight home runs and 25 RBIs in 43...

The Pittsburgh Pirates will name Mike Rabelo their third base coach, moving their major league field coordinator to a new role next season, a source confirmed Wednesday night to the Tribune-Review. Rabelo, 41, was hired as assistant hitting coach in January 2020 then shifted into a position where he worked...

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 Anthony Alford to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Bryan Reynolds Position: Outfield Throws: Right Bats: Both Age: 26 Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 210 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Reynolds batted .302/.390/.522 with...

The Pittsburgh Pirates have an agreement in place to name Andy Haines as their hitting coach, a source confirmed to the Tribune-Review, filling one of the two vacancies on the major league coaching staff. The Pirates have yet to announce the hire. Haines will replace Rick Eckstein, who was fired...

The leadoff hitter and Gold Glove center fielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 1960 World Series champions who became a major-league manager of four teams, Bill Virdon was a baseball lifer known as a quiet but brilliant strategist and intense outfield instructor. Virdon, dubbed “Quail” by broadcaster Bob Prince for his...

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 Anthony Alford to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Cody Ponce Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 27 Height: 6-foot-6 Weight: 255 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Ponce was 0-6 with...

When Baseball American unveiled its new top 10 prospects in the Pittsburgh Pirates farm system Monday, shortstop Oneil Cruz remained No. 1 but a new face rose into the top-five rankings. Cruz, 23, enters the offseason as the top prospect after a smashing major league debut in October, when his...

Pittsburgh’s three major professional sports franchises will team together Tuesday outside PNC Park to host a #BurghProud Thanksgiving meal distribution event to families in need. The Penguins, Pirates and Steelers are joining together in partnership with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and supported by Giant Eagle to provide frozen...