Tag: Pittsburgh Pirates News
Pirates Notebook: Barajas, Barmes Defense Helping Club
BRADENTON, Fla. -- Over the offseason, the Pirates were looking to upgrade their defense both at shortstop and behind the plate. Clint Barmes and...
Correia Very Efficient in Bucs Win Over Phillies
BRADENTON, Fla. -- Right-hander Kevin Correia continued his solid spring on Friday at McKechnie Field in the Pirates 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. The...
Lefty Reyes Changes Arm Slot
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Left-hander Jo-Jo Reyes made his second start (third appearance) of the spring on Thursday against the Minnesota Twins. Reyes allowed four runs...
Pregame: Pirates vs. Phillies in Bradenton
Good morning from McKechnie Field in Bradenton, Fla. In case you missed yesterdays recap, the Bucs pounded out a spring-high 19 hits in a...
Pirates Break Out the Lumber in Win over Twins
FORT MYERS, FLA. -- You could say it was over quickly after it began. The Minnesota Twins right-hander Terry Doyle lasted just 2/3 of...
Sanchez Working Hard to Bounce Back
SARASOTA, Fla. -- The 2011 season was not what Tony Sanchez expected from himself. The 23-year-old catching prospect worked hard over the offseason in...
Pirates Notebook: Wilson to Start or Relieve?
SARASOTA, Fla. -- There are questions regarding left-hander Justin Wilson this spring. Should he be a reliever or a starter? Does he make the...
Garrett Jones Seeking Consistency
BRADENTON, Fla. -- First Baseman Garrett Jones said he is looking for more consistency for the 2012 season. Jones saw his average go up...
Pregame: Pirates vs. Orioles in Sarasota
Good morning from Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida. Of all the stadiums we've traveled to this spring, the O's park by far has...
Pedro Alvarez Working On Bouncing Back From 2011 Season
BRADENTON, Fla. -- Over seven Grapefruit League games this spring, third baseman Pedro Alvarez has three hits over 16 at-bats. Two of those three...