Tag Archives: Pittsburgh Pirates News
Pirates Notebook: Hague’s First Major League Walkoff Comes In Odd Fashion
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Growing up playing baseball, kids always dream of their first walk off hit. For rookie Matt Hague, his was not quite the way he envisioned it. “No. But… Read more
Hurdle Impressed By Alvarez’s Hard Work at Third
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — When Pedro Alvarez was coming up through the system, after being drafted in the first round of the 2008 draft (second overall), he was projected to eventually… Read more
Matt Hague Getting Immediate Playing Time After Call-Up
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Infielder Matt Hague has had an exciting 12 hours. After connecting for a walkoff single for the Indianapolis Indians on Thursday night in the bottom of the… Read more
No Ego in the Pirates Bullpen
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — While the Pittsburgh Pirates offense has struggled for the majority of the season to score runs, the Bucco bullpen is a different story. The bullpen’s combined 2.47… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Options to Spark Offense Could Be Internal
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — The Pittsburgh Pirates entered game action on Wednesday just three games under .500 and four games back in the National League Central Division. What’s kept the club… Read more
Pirates Activate Grilli, Locke Back to AAA Rotation
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — As expected, the Pittsburgh Pirates activated right-hander Jason Grilli from the Bereavement list today, and optioned left-hander Jeff Locke to Triple-A Indianapolis. Grilli will be active for… Read more
Josh Harrison Embracing Super Utility Role
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Josh Harrison has had to add several more gloves this season in his locker. Harrison on Monday made his Major League debut in right field. In front… Read more
Pirates Notebook: James McDonald Having a Breakout Season
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Right-hander James McDonald continues to impress this 2012 season, posting numbers worthy of arguably a nomination for a breakout player in the National League. Over McDonald’s last six starts,… Read more
Jeff Locke Looking to Bring New Delivery to PNC Park Mound
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — On Monday afternoon rookie Jeff Locke watched alongside Pitching Coach Ray Searage as right-hander A.J. Burnett threw a bullpen at PNC Park. The 24-year-old, who was recalled… Read more
Pirates Notebook: Bucs Continue to Battle Through Close Games
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — The Pittsburgh Pirates have been battling through close games for most of the 2012 season. The largest margin they have lost by was in a 12-3 contest against… Read more
