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Pirates Finalize 25-Man With a Series of Moves
The Pittsburgh Pirates made several moves to finalize their 25-man roster today. The team placed right-handed reliever Chris Leroux on the 60-day disabled list with a strained right pectoral muscle…. Read more
Pittsburgh Pirates Extended Spring Training Roster
Spring Training is over for the full season teams, but for players who will start the year in State College, the Gulf Coast League, or the Dominican Summer League, there’s… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Final Roster Moves Remain
Lefty Tony Watson will make the Pirates Opening Day roster for the first time in his professional career. After the club decided to option fellow southpaw Daniel Moskos to Triple-A… Read more
Pirates Lose Final Spring Game, 7-2, to Phillies
The Pittsburgh Pirates lost, 7-2, to the Philadelphia Phillies in their final game during Grapefruit League action this spring. Right-hander James McDonald allowed one run on two hits over three… Read more
Pirates Option lefty reliever Moskos to Triple-A
Rosters don’t have to be set until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, but the Pirates trimmed down theirs to 27 on Tuesday after optioning left-handed reliever Daniel Moskos to Triple-A Indianapolis. Moskos, 24,allowed… Read more
Prospect Notebook: Locke Adding Lilly-Esque Turn to Delivery
Extended Spring Training started today for the Pittsburgh Pirates. For some minor league players, this is a time to get some informal game experience before they eventually head to State… Read more
Pirates Fall, 4-3, to Phillies in Exhibition Game
The Pittsburgh Pirates lost 4-3 to the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizen’s Bank Park on Monday evening in game one of a two game exhibition series. Left-hander Tony Watson got the “start” for the Pirates… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Hurdle Pleased with Spring Training Work
Only two games remains for the Pirates during spring training. After the Bucs beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 in Dunedin, Fla., the team flew to Philadelphia, where they will… Read more
Prospect Notebook: Taillon and Allie Results, McPherson to the DL
Jameson Taillon and Stetson Allie started on opposite teams in an intrasquad game today at Pirate City. Both right-handers pitched in to the fifth inning, and finished with 70 or… Read more
Long Balls from McLouth, Hague Gives Bucs Win
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 in Dunedin, Fla., on Sunday in the Bucs final Spring Training game in Florida. Right-hander Jeff Karstens allowed one run on… Read more