Tag: Lyle Overbay

After last night's game was postponed and this one was delayed, the Pirates quickly gave the fans in attendance what they wanted: an early...

I will readily admit that I didn't see this coming. The Pirates won easily and took three of four from the Reds in Cincinnati....

Reds starter Edinson Volquez continued his first inning troubles. Andrew McCutchen and Jose Tabata started the game with consecutive home runs. Lyle Overbay walked...

The Toothpick Factory resembled the Lumber Company of old. The Pirates jumped on former Bucco Bronson Arroyo with both feet. Arroyo scattered twelve outs...

If the Pirates are able to edge close to a .500 season (oh what sweet dream), we will look back on this game as...

There have been a couple of warning signs about the Pirates early season success in pitching. A lack of strikeouts and a plethora of...

Great weather (61 degrees). Nice crowd (second largest in PNC history). Home for the first time after a successful road trip to start the...

This club is 4-2 and needs just 78 more wins to a season above .500. Early returns on Kevin Correia are beyond my expectations....

There will be better days for Pedro Alvarez. There will be - and already have been in his short career - stellar days. This...

This is part two of a three part 2011 season preview.  The other two parts are below: 1. 19 Things to Watch For in 2011 2. The...

Many Pirates fans were angry when the team signed Lyle Overbay earlier this week, because he will likely take playing time from younger players. But I'm not sure his addition should necessarily keep those younger players off the field.

The Pittsburgh Pirates entered the 2011 off-season with holes at first base, right field, shortstop, and the starting rotation.  So far they have added...