Tag Archives: Pittsburgh Pirates News
Hague Hits Team-Leading Fifth Homer in Bucs Tie to Rays
BRADENTON, Fla. — The Pittsburgh Pirates and Tampa Bay Rays ended in a 3-3 tie at McKechnie Field in Bradenton on Friday afternoon. Left-hander Tony Watson got the “start” for… Read more
Pirates Notebook: With Morton on DL, Roster Decisions Loom
BRADENTON, Fla. – After placing right-hander Charlie Morton on the disabled list to start the 2012 season, Huntington said the decision to carry an extra bench player, rather than an arm, is still in… Read more
McDonald Struggles with Command in Loss to Twins
BRADENTON, Fla. – Right-hander James McDonald’s last trip to the mound on Saturday against the Houston Astros was impressive. McDonald tossed 5.1 of hitless ball, and overall allowed just one run… Read more
Morton to Start the Season on the DL
BRADENTON, Fla. — Charlie Morton has been working hard progressing back from offseason left hip surgery this spring. The right-hander however, despite taking huge steps forward, will start the 2012… Read more
Hughes Learning to Pitch Inside More Efficiently
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Jared Hughes took a huge step forward during the 2011 season after he changed his arm slot to a three-quarters release, and was moved into the… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Harrison Feeling Comfortable at Shortstop
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. – Over 18 games during Grapefruit League action, Josh Harrison has played at third, second and shortstop. Harrison, 24, is making progress at short during spring training. He is battling for a… Read more
Morton Progresses in Bucs Loss, Plans to Start Season In Discussion
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — The Pittsburgh Pirates lost 6-4, to the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park on Wednesday night. Right-hander Charlie Morton made his fourth official start of the spring during… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Fryer Added Leg Kick Over Offseason
CLEARWATER, Fla. – Catcher Eric Fryer worked on incorporating a leg kick over the offseason. During the Fall Instructional League, which is held at Pirate City in Bradenton, Florida, Fryer said… Read more
Moskos Gives Up Walkoff Homer in 5-4 Loss
CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Pirates lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 at Bright House Field on Tuesday. Right-hander Chris Resop made his first start of the spring, sixth appearance during… Read more
Moskos Working on Consistency and Improved Breaking Ball
BRADENTON, Fla. — Over the offseason, left-hander Daniel Moskos said he focused on consistency and working on improving his breaking ball. And so far during Grapefruit League action, his hard… Read more
