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Monthly Archives: September, 2016

First Pitch: The Internal Options For the Pirates’ 2017 Rotation

I've said many times that I think the Pirates need to add a proven starter for the 2017 season. Their current rotation has a...

Zach Phillips Making the Most of His Audition With the Pirates

PITTSBURGH — When the Pirates traded for left-handed reliever Zach Phillips at the trade deadline, it wasn’t exactly a deal that moved the needle....

Pirates Notes on Felipe Rivero, Chad Kuhl, and Injury Updates

PITTSBURGH — Somewhat lost in the insanity of the Pirates’ 10-7 loss to the Washington Nationals Sunday night was the eighth-inning meltdown from receiver...

Pirates Acquire Chris Bostick for Taylor Gushue and Cash

The Pirates have announced that they've acquired infielder Chris Bostick from the Washington Nationals in exchange for minor league catcher Taylor Gushue and cash...

Is Nick Kingham a Rotation Option For the Pirates in 2017?

PITTSBURGH - Every time I list the potential starting pitchers for the 2017 season, I always forget about Nick Kingham. That's an easy thing to...

First Pitch: Recapping the Weekend News You Probably Missed

Over the weekend, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost their three-game series against the Washington Nationals, moving them closer to elimination from the playoffs. Ivan Nova...

Tyler Glasnow Struggles in His Return to the Pirates Rotation

PITTSBURGH — With the opportunity to go out and put a bow on his up-and-down 2016 season, Tyler Glasnow fell into some familiar traps. He...

Neal Huntington on Recent Injures and Plans for 2017

PITTSBURGH - General Manager Neal Huntington met with the media this afternoon, and addressed several topics that will impact the Pirates' plans as they finish up...

Pirates Notes: Clint Hurdle and Pirates Players Remember Jose Fernandez

PITTSBURGH — Earlier this morning, the baseball world received shocking news that Miami Marlins 24-year-old starting pitcher Jose Fernandez was killed in a boating...

A Look at Adam Frazier’s Defense as a Utility Player

PITTSBURGH — Adam Frazier has played pretty much everywhere defensively for the Pirates this season. He’s played 16 games in right field, 16 at...

Pirates Notes: Tyler Glasnow Will Join the Rotation For at Least One Start

PITTSBURGH — Tyler Glasnow’s September will include at least one start, after all, as the Pirates made a last-minute change to their starting rotation...

Mitch Keller Reflects on His 2016 Season and Pitcher of the Year Award

PITTSBURGH — The Pirates honored Josh Bell and Mitch Keller as their minor league player and pitcher of the year on Friday night. While Bell...

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