Perrotto: What Will Pirates Do With Henry Davis?
PITTSBURGH – Henry Davis has become a paradox. The Pittsburgh Pirates were unsure about the catcher’s defensive ability at the end of last season. As a rookie, he spent just two innings behind the...
View ArticlePirates Preview: Looking For Series Win Against Brewers’ Ace
The Pittsburgh Pirates were defeated 3-2 by the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night after winning the first two games of the series at PNC Park. Josh Fleming made his first start with the Pirates and...
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Chapman Takes Loss as Sánchez’s Homer Sinks Pirates 7-5
Aroldis Chapman was on the verge of stranding the go-ahead run in the top of the eighth, but former batter mate Gary Sánchez had other plans. Sánchez, who pinch hit for leadoff hitter Sal Frelick,...
View ArticleWhat’s Wrong With Aroldis Chapman?
PITTSBURGH — Aroldis Chapman’s tenure with the Pittsburgh Pirates began as anyone who is familiar with the veteran relief ace would have expected. The Pirates ponied up $10.5 million to sign Chapman as...
View ArticlePirates Prospect Watch: Homer Party for Greensboro
Pirates’ minor league affiliates managed just one win on Thursday night despite the best efforts of a number of noteworthy prospects. Triple-A Indianapolis fell 5-4 via a walk-off infield single; they...
View ArticlePerrotto: Maybe Joey Bart Isn’t a Bust After All
Coming to the Pittsburgh Pirates has seemingly resurrected Joey Bart’s career. The 27-year-old catcher is hitting .304/.429/.739 with three home runs in seven games since the Pirates acquired him from...
View ArticlePirates Preview: Quinn Priester Seeking Better Results Out West
The Pittsburgh Pirates dropped a 7-5 contest to the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park on Thursday afternoon, resulting in a four-game series sweep. The Pirates (13-13) had a one-run lead in the eighth...
View ArticleHow Martín Pérez Has Helped Oneil Cruz Break Slump
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed Martín Pérez this winter for several reasons. First and foremost, the Pirates needed some stability in the starting rotation after ending last season with only two...
View ArticlePirates Recall Kyle Nicolas, Option Ryder Ryan
The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled right-handed reliever Kyle Nicolas from Triple-A Indianapolis. He takes the roster spot of fellow right-hander Ryder Ryan, who was optioned following Thursday’s...
View ArticleQuinn Priester’s Best Start Goes for Naught as Giants Beat Pirates 3-0
Rookie Quinn Priester pitched six shutout innings in the best start of his young career but it wasn’t enough to keep the Pittsburgh Pirates from being walked off by Giants 3-0 on Friday night at Oracle...
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