A Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect has started his comeback from a recent injury. Double-A Altoona transferred left-handed pitcher Anthony Solometo from the 7-day Injured list to the 60-day Injured List with a left shoulder injury on May 7. Pirates senior director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk spoke in his most recent injury report about Solometo.
Former Pirates Manager Gets New Short Gig
A former Pittsburgh Pirates manager will work an important baseball event during the month of June. USA Baseball announced in their press release that former Pirates manager Derek Shelton will work for the MLB Network, providing on-site coverage from the MLB Draft Combine, June 17-21 at Chase Field in Phoenix, Ariz., home of the Arizona […]
Pirates, David Bednar lose duel with Cubs’ Mt. Lebanon alumni Ian Happ
The Pittsburgh Pirates fell 3-2 to the Chicago Cubs in ten innings on Sunday, June 13, dropping the game and the series on a walk-off hit from Steel City native Ian Happ.
Pirates rumors: The pitcher expected to get ‘healthy’ trade return
The Pittsburgh Pirates are likely to deal several players ahead of the MLB trade deadline. One of their pitchers is getting a lot of interest, and it’s not Paul Skenes. Pirates hurler Andrew Heaney is expected to get a lot of trade return, per USA TODAY. Heaney is one of several Pirates hurlers that has […]
Pirates’ Andrew McCutchen Addresses Difference in Baseballs
Pittsburgh Pirates star Andrew McCutchen has hit thousands of baseballs in his career, but has noted a difference in it this season. McCutchen reacted to a video on Twitter, showing New York Mets right fielder Juan Soto just missing a home run at Citi Field and noted that the MLB may use ‘deadballs.’ “I was […]
Pirates’ Bryan Reynolds Changes Positions vs. Cubs
The Pittsburgh Pirates made changes to their lineup for the series finale vs. the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, including having one of their best players at a different position. Bryan Reynolds will serve as the designated hitter for the Pirates, with Andrew McCutchen not starting, and will bat second. This marks the 18th start […]
Cubs’ Craig Counsell Makes Demoralizing Paul Skenes Comments After Pirates Game
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell makes demoralizing comments about Paul Skenes following the loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.