Pittsburgh Pirates rookie first baseman Josh Bell came up clutch for the Pirates to start the post all-star break stretch of the 2017 MLB season, and he knew that he did right away. Facing St. Louis Cardinals closer Seung Hwan Oh in the bottom of the 9th inning, Bell ripped a 94 mile per hourContinue reading “Josh Bell Goes Opposite Field for First Career Walk-Off HR”
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Pirates Defeat Tony Watson at Arbitration Hearing
Pittsburgh Pirates closer Tony Watson lost his arbitration hearing to the Pirates on Thursday, meaning he will make $5.6 million this upcoming season. Watson was seeking a $6 million contract after stepping up big for the Pirates following the Mark Melancon trade, but arbitrators Jeanne Wood, Steven Wolf, and Gil Vernon decided to side withContinue reading “Pirates Defeat Tony Watson at Arbitration Hearing”
Report: Pirates Plan to Keep Star OF Andrew McCutchen
The Pittsburgh Pirates will be keeping former National League MVP Andrew McCutchen with the hope being to move him to either left or right field, reports Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports: McCutchen will be at pirates fest Saturday. Expectation is to keep him. They'll discuss possible move to rf or lf. — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) DecemberContinue reading “Report: Pirates Plan to Keep Star OF Andrew McCutchen”
Pirates Unlikely to Give a Contract Extension to Gerrit Cole This Winter
The Pittsburgh Pirates are unlikely to give a contract extension to right-handed starting pitcher Gerrit Cole this off-season, according to Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Scott Boras, who is Cole’s agent, will more than likely seek a three-year extension that would run through Cole’s arbitration years and allow him to become a free agent beforeContinue reading “Pirates Unlikely to Give a Contract Extension to Gerrit Cole This Winter”
Jung Ho Kang (Leg) Could Rejoin Pirates Friday vs. Cardinals
Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang has joined the Pirates in St. Louis and is likely to come off the disabled list on Friday before the start of a three-game series with the Cardinals. Per Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: After 71/2 months, a complicated surgical procedure to correct an injury akin to oneContinue reading “Jung Ho Kang (Leg) Could Rejoin Pirates Friday vs. Cardinals”
Report: Pirates’ Francisco Cervelli Open to Contract Extension
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli had a solid season for the Pirates in 2015, as the 29-year-old catcher, who will turn 30 in March, slashed .295/.370/.401 with 7 home runs and 43 runs batted in over the course of 130 games in 2015. 2015 was with out a doubt the best year of Cervelli’s career,Continue reading “Report: Pirates’ Francisco Cervelli Open to Contract Extension”
Report: Five Teams Interested in RHP Mat Latos
Free agent right-handed pitcher Mat Latos had himself a 2015 to forget to say the least. The now 28-year-old Latos went 4-10 on the year split between three different MLB teams, posting a 4.95 earned run average and just 100 strikeouts over 116.1 innings of work. Latos began 2015 as a member of the MarlinsContinue reading “Report: Five Teams Interested in RHP Mat Latos”
Jake Arrieta Freezes Pirates as Cubs Advance to NLDS vs. Cardinals
Jake Arrieta dominated again tonight. It’s becoming a regular thing around Major League Baseball. The NL Cy Young Favorite went the distance in the Cubs 4-0 National League Wild Card Game win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, and made history in doing so. Arrieta became the first pitcher in Major League history to do two thingsContinue reading “Jake Arrieta Freezes Pirates as Cubs Advance to NLDS vs. Cardinals”
Neil Walker’s Big Night Helps Pirates Clinch 3rd Straight Playoff Berth
The Pittsburgh Pirates will be playing for it all in October for the third straight year in 2015. Pittsburgh clinched their playoff berth with a 13-7 win over the Colorado Rockies Wednesday night. Pirates second baseman Neil Walker was a big reason why, as he hit his 15th home run and drove in six ofContinue reading “Neil Walker’s Big Night Helps Pirates Clinch 3rd Straight Playoff Berth”
Report: Pirates Interested in Justin Upton
The Justin Upton rumors are starting to heat up. The San Diego Padres were able to land Justin Upton in a deal with the Braves in the off-season, and it appears that they could be shipping him out with one-year left on his deal. The Baltimore Orioles were reportedly interested yesterday, and now the PiratesContinue reading “Report: Pirates Interested in Justin Upton”
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