Only Mother Nature could stop the Pirates' offensive barrage on Edwin Jackson.
In the first two innings, the Bucs smacked six hits and brought in four runs on the opposing starting pitcher, en route to a 4-2...
Last week we heard that Edwin Jackson received a few three year offers before eventually signing a one year, $11 M deal with the Washington Nationals. Ken Rosenthal reports today that the Pirates were one of...
Last night as I was going to bed I noticed a conversation starting up on Twitter. Brian from Raise the Jolly Roger (@rtjr) and Jon from The "Mc" Effect (@McEffect) discovered Edwin Jackson's Twitter account. The...
At the start of the off-season I had Edwin Jackson listed as a pitcher that I liked, but one that I never thought would be a possibility for the Pittsburgh Pirates. A few weeks ago I...
Tim Dierkes of MLB Trade Rumors looked at Edwin Jackson's upcoming free agency, following his poor start in the World Series last night. Dierkes speculated that the Yankees and Red Sox won't be suitors for Jackson...
DANIEL HUDSON, RIGHT HANDED PITCHER
Born: March 9, 1987
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 230
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Drafted: 5th Round, 150th overall pick, 2008 (White Sox)
How Acquired: Free Agent
College: Old Dominion University
Agent: Jet Sports Management
WTM'S PLAYER PROFILE
Hudson broke out as an excellent...
PHIL COKE, LEFT HANDED PITCHER
Born: July 19, 1982
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 210
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Drafted: 26th Round, 786th Overall, 2002 (Yankees)
How Acquired: Trade (with Yankees for cash)
College: San Joaquin Delta College (JC)
Agent: Full Circle Sports
WTM'S PIRATE PLAYER PROFILES
Coke is...
PITTSBURGH — Ryan Vogelsong hasn’t had great luck in 2016. Signed to be a starting pitcher, he got bumped to the bullpen because of a strong Spring Training by fellow Pirates pitcher Juan Nicasio. Asked to make...
Some news, notes and a cool piece of memorabilia on a Wednesday morning.
** Erik Lunde announced his retirement on Monday. He was an 18th round pick of the Pirates in 2014 and was the backup catcher...
PITTSBURGH — With his offense scuffling through the months of June and July, Clint Hurdle had decided to make a big change to his lineup. The only problem with that was that the centerpiece of his...
MATT JOYCE, CORNER OUTFIELDER
Born: August 3, 1984
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 200
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Drafted: 12th Round, 360th Overall, 2005 (Tigers)
How Acquired: Minor League Free Agent
College: Florida Southern College
Agents: ACES
WTM'S PIRATE PLAYER PROFILES
A 12th round draft pick, Joyce has never...
A few years ago, the Pittsburgh Pirates tried to go after Jorge De La Rosa, offering him a three-year deal. He ended up re-signing with the Colorado Rockies, in part because they gave him a player...