Tag Archives: Jeff Banister
Pittsburgh Pirates One Game Wonders
In the history of the Pittsburgh Pirates franchise, since they first set foot on the field of Bank Street Grounds in Cincinnati to play their first game as a member… Read more
This Date in Pirates History: January 15
On this date in 1969 the Pittsburgh Pirates traded outfielder Manny Jimenez to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for minor league infielder Ron Campbell and pitcher Chuck Hartenstein. Jimenez was… Read more
Four Coaching Positions Set
According to Dejan Kovacevic, the Pittsburgh Pirates are set to name four coaches to Clint Hurdle’s coaching staff. Those coaches are Ray Searage (pitching coach), Gregg Ritchie (hitting coach), Jeff Banister (third base coach),… Read more
Manager Search Down to Two
The Pittsburgh Pirates have narrowed their manager search down to two people: Clint Hurdle and Jeff Banister. Hurdle, the current batting coach for the Texas Rangers, will interview for the… Read more
Manager Notes: Samuel, Hurdle, Pena, Banister
Some updates on a fairly quiet manager search… -It was expected that the Pirates would interview Juan Samuel, although Bill Brink of the Post Gazette reports that Samuel hasn’t heard… Read more
Eric Wedge to the Mariners
According to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated, the Seattle Mariners have settled on Eric Wedge as their next manager. Wedge was seen as the favorite for the Pittsburgh Pirates open… Read more
Pirates fire Kerrigan, Varsho
The Pirates fired pitching coach Joe Kerrigan and bench coach Gary Varsho this morning. Ray Searage will replace Kerrigan and Jeff Banister will replace Varsho.
