Pittsburgh Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates Could Use a Few More "Lulus" Like Milwaukee Opener

Consider the Pirates ' team statistics in the opener against Milwaukee. The squad went 13 for 39 for a batting average of .333. Counting the six walks, there were 19 base runners in 45 plate appearances for an on-base percentage of ...

Written by Tom Au about 16 hours ago 12 reads 0 comments

2012 Pittsburgh Pirates: Is This the Year They Finish with a Winning Record?

It’s been 20 long years since the Pittsburgh Pirates have finished a regular season with a winning percentage of over .500...

Written by T.J. Mcaloon about 23 hours ago 296 reads 1 comments

Alvarez Makes a Great Stop to Get Aramis

Pedro Alvarez dives to make a great stop on a grounder by Aramis Ramirez down the third-base line, then fires for the out at first.....

Written by Eric Drobny about 1 day ago 16 reads 0 comments

MLB: Milwaukee May Well Define the Pirates' Limits

Their rather sorry performance against the New York Mets aside, the Pittsburgh Pirates do well against teams of the National League East Division...

Written by Tom Au about 1 day ago 164 reads 0 comments

RHP Charlie Morton Placed on DL; RHP Juan Cruz Reinstated from Restricted List

Written by Ken Chin about 2 days ago 2 reads 0 comments

Except for One Clunker Start A.J. Burnett Has Been Dominant for the Pirates

A.J. Burnett‘s overall numbers are plenty good, as last night’s seven innings of one-run ball versus the Reds lowered his ERA to 3.60 in 50 innings.....

Written by Marc Juberg about 3 days ago 15 reads 0 comments

Morton Confident Better Results on Horizon

PITTSBURGH -- Charlie Morton is not yet in crisis mode. But the right-hander's rope is getting shorter, and he is aware of having to regain his confidence to avoid becoming the odd man out when Jeff Karstens is ready to rejoin the rotation...

Written by Marc Juberg about 3 days ago 78 reads 0 comments

Pirates Prospect Jameson Taillon Evaluates Single-A Performance

PITTSBURGH (93-7 The FAN) — Pirates Minor League pitcher and former 1st Round Draft choice Jameson Taillon joined Seibel, Starkey and Miller on Sportsradio 93...

Written by Marc Juberg about 3 days ago 5 reads 0 comments

Pirates Release OF Nate McLouth

The Pirates announced today that they released Nate McLouth. The organization requested waivers with the intention of parting ways with the outfielder, who signed a one-year, $1...

Written by Ken Chin about 3 days ago 37 reads 0 comments

Pirates' McDonald Adds Slider to Mix

The rapid development of his slider has helped spark what is becoming a breakout season for Pirates right-hander James McDonald.....

Written by Marc Juberg about 5 days ago 24 reads 0 comments

Masterful McDonald Lifts Pirates to .500 Mark

PITTSBURGH -- James McDonald's scariest moment came long before he took the PNC Park mound. The menacing Reds can throw a fright into any pitcher, but what had thrown McDonald into ...

Written by Marc Juberg about 5 days ago 24 reads 0 comments

Bucs: Slaten Replaces Cruz for Time Being

PITTSBURGH (93-7 The FAN) — Pirates reliever Juan Cruz has been placed on the restricted list, and Doug Slaten has been called up from Triple-A Indianapolis in his place.....

Written by Marc Juberg about 5 days ago 3 reads 0 comments

Pittsburgh Pirates: 10 Signs the Buccos Are Getting Close

It is the play that is painfully burned into the minds of Pirates fans everywhere. Sid Bream slides ahead of young superstar Barry Bonds' throw to send the Atlanta Braves to the World Series thanks to an improbable ninth inning comeback...

Written by Kyle Stanzel about 6 days ago 3,313 reads 6 comments