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Anthony Solometo tried throwing like everyone else when he was younger. The left-hander was taught to pick up a ball like everyone, with the intent to throw it overhand. He had an issue with dropping his arm...
Returning from Tommy John surgery, Braxton Ashcraft was just looking to remain healthy in his 2023 season. “The health was the biggest focal point of the season,” said Ashcraft at the end of last year’s campaign. “I...

What It’s Like Growing Up Playing Baseball in South Africa

When Gift Ngoepe played his first game for the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 26th this year, he became the first player from the entire...

Pirates Trade Gift Ngoepe to the Toronto Blue Jays

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Monday evening that they have traded infielder Gift Ngoepe to the Toronto Blue Jays for a player to be...

A Shortstop of the Future Candidate Takes Over For the Best Defensive Shortstop

INDIANAPOLIS — There’s a new everyday shortstop at Triple-A Indianapolis. Goodbye, Ngoepe. Hello, Newman. Kevin Newman was promoted to Indianapolis on July 20 and was immediately...

Injury Updates: Conner Uselton Sidelined With a Hamstring, Yeudy Garcia to the Bullpen

BRADENTON, Fla. - Pirates' 2017 second round pick Conner Uselton is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury. The outfielder suffered the injury last Thursday...

Minor Moves: Meadows and Ngoepe to DL; Vieaux Promoted to Bradenton

The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted left-handed starting pitcher Cam Vieaux from the West Virginia Power to the Bradenton Marauders. Vieaux was elected to the...

Pirates Notebook: Today’s Moves Were About Getting More Offense From the Bench

NEW YORK - It's no secret that the Pirates have struggled offensively this year. They currently rank 12th in the NL in wRC+ and...

Pirates DFA Alen Hanson, Option Gift Ngoepe; Max Moroff and Phil Gosselin Recalled

The Pittsburgh Pirates made the roster moves official that we heard after Wednesday night's game. Alen Hanson has been designated for assignment. Gift Ngoepe...

Pirates Set to Shake Up Their Bench; Moroff and Gosselin to Join Team in New York

The Pittsburgh Pirates plan to shake up the roster after Wednesday's loss. Alan Saunders reports that Gift Ngoepe will be heading to Indianapolis, and...

Pirates Get a Boost From Their Indianapolis Depth in 12-2 Blowout Over the Marlins

MIAMI - I spent a lot of words this week breaking down how everything was going wrong for the Pirates on offense. Tonight, everything was...

Pirates Notebook: Gift Ngoepe Gets First MLB Start, Starling Marte Arrives at Pirate City

MIAMI - Gift Ngoepe will be making his first MLB start tonight, playing second base with Josh Harrison moving over to third and David...

Bell Homers, Gift Debuts, and Glasnow Struggles in Pirates’ 6-5 Win Over the Cubs

PITTSBURGH — The Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs, 6-5 on Wednesday night, in front of 16,904 people. Gift Ngoepe made his major league debut...

Pirates Notebook: Off the Plane, Then Into the Game

PITTSBURGH — Dovydas Neverauskas had a long, unlikely path from Vilnius, Lithuania to the major leagues. Neverauskas was the first Lithuanian-born players signed by an...