Kevin Gorman stories, Page 89
Pirates catcher Jacob Stallings adds name to Gold Glove winners, excited to wear new label
Jacob Stallings wouldn’t allow himself to look at the Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners at his position until his name was on it, so the Pittsburgh Pirates catcher was excited to finally scan the list. When Stallings finally indulged, he realized that would be recognized alongside past multiple Gold Glove...
Pirates A to Z: With a shot as a starter, Phillip Evans couldn’t avoid injures, inconsistent bat
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Anthony Alford to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Phillip Evans Positions: First base, third base, outfield Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 29 Height: 5-foot-10 Weight: 210 pounds 2021 MLB statistics:...
Pirates catcher Jacob Stallings earns NL Gold Glove Award for outstanding defenseVideo
The Pittsburgh Pirates have championed Jacob Stallings as the best defensive catcher in baseball, one worthy of the game’s highest honor. When the NL Gold Glove winners were announced Sunday night on ESPN, the Rawlings belonged to Stallings. Stallings was in elite company with his fellow finalists. He edged out...
Pirates add IF Diego Castillo to 40-man roster, designate RHP Jose Soriano for assignment
The Pittsburgh Pirates added minor leaguer Diego Castillo to their 40-man roster Sunday, preventing the 24-year-old infielder acquired at the trade deadline from becoming a free agent. To make room for Castillo, the Pirates designated right-handed pitcher Jose Soriano for assignment. Castillo was acquired from the New York Yankees, along...
Pirates A to Z: Taylor Davis provided valuable depth, MLB experience at a position of priority
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Anthony Alford to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Taylor Davis Position: Catcher Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 31 Height: 5-foot-10 Weight: 200 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Davis batted .400 (2...
LHP Chasen Shreve elects free agency as Pirates reduce roster, outright 6 to Triple-A
The Pittsburgh Pirates removed seven players from their 40-man roster Saturday, as six were outrighted to Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday while another, left-handed reliever Chasen Shreve, elected free agency. Infielder/outfielder Wilmer Difo and right-handed pitchers Chase De Jong, Enyel De Los Santos, Kyle Keller, Connor Overton and Shea Spitzbarth were...
Pirates A to Z: After showing he can play shortstop, Oneil Cruz promises to be ready
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Anthony Alford to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Oneil Cruz Position: Shortstop Throws: Right Bats: Left Age: 23 Height: 6-foot-7 Weight: 210 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Cruz batted .333 (3...
Pirates add to outfield depth by claiming speedy Greg Allen off waivers from Yankees
In need of outfield depth, the Pittsburgh Pirates turned to the waiver wire Friday and claimed switch-hitting Greg Allen off waivers from the New York Yankees. The 6-foot, 185-pound Allen, 28, can play all three spots but has played more games in center field (112) than left (61) or right...
Late Pirates manager Danny Murtaugh on Gold Days Era ballot for Baseball Hall of Fame
The Pittsburgh Pirates celebrated the 50th anniversary of their 1971 World Series champions, the first team in major league history to field an all-Black starting lineup. Now, the manager who made out that lineup card is on a Hall of Fame ballot. The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced Friday...
Pirates A to Z: After up-and-down season, Wil Crowe’s final start showed growth as a pitcher
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Anthony Alford to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Wil Crowe Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 27 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 235 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Crowe was 4-6 with...
Pirates A to Z: After showing ‘electric’ stuff, Roansy Contreras hopes to crack rotation
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Anthony Alford to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Roansy Contreras Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 21 Height: 6-foot Weight: 175 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Contreras was 0-0 with...
Pirates claim RHP Eric Hanhold off waivers from Orioles; 3 players become free agents
The Pittsburgh Pirates added another bullpen arm Wednesday by claiming right-handed pitcher Eric Hanhold off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles, and had three players become free agents. Right-handed pitchers Trevor Cahill and Shelby Miller and first baseman/outfielder Yoshi Tsutsugo were among the 160 MLB players who were declared free agents....
Pirates face long odds of winning World Series in 2022; Dodgers marked as early favorites
The Pittsburgh Pirates have a 100-to-1 chance of winning the 2022 World Series, according to BetOnline.ag, and those aren’t the longest odds in baseball. The Los Angeles Dodgers are the early favorites to win the world championship, at 5-to-1 odds, followed by the Houston Astros (13/2), New York Yankees (10/1),...
Pirates A to Z: After arriving by trade, Michael Chavis wants to prove he has staying power
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Anthony Alford to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Michael Chavis Positions: Second base, third base, outfield Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 26 Height: 5-foot-10 Weight: 210 pounds 2021 MLB statistics:...
Pirates A to Z: Blake Cederlind’s rise to the majors delayed by Tommy John surgery
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Anthony Alford to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Blake Cederlind Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 25 Height: 6-foot-4 Weight: 220 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Did not play. Contract:...
Pirates A to Z: After historic start, Rodolfo Castro looks to show staying power in majors
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Anthony Alford to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Rodolfo Castro Positions: Second base, third base Throws: Right Bats: Both Age: 22 Height: 6-foot Weight: 205 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Castro...
Pirates A to Z: Signed to eat innings, Trevor Cahill’s season was sidetracked by injuries
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Anthony Alford to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Trevor Cahill Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 33 Height: 6-foot-4 Weight: 223 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Cahill was 1-5 with...
Pirates A to Z: JT Brubaker challenged to improve durability after sophomore struggles
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Anthony Alford to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: JT Brubaker Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 27 Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 180 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Brubaker was 5-13 with...
Pirates A to Z: Recurrent injury spoiled Steven Brault’s season, clouds future as a starter
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Anthony Alford to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Steven Brault Position: Pitcher Throws: Left Bats: Left Age: 29 Height: 6-foot Weight: 195 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Brault was 0-3 with...
Pirates GM: Looking outside for hitting coach, internally for 3B coach, Triple-A manager
Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said Thursday that the club is identifying candidates outside the organization for a new hitting coach but is first looking internally to fill their major league third base coach and Triple-A manager openings. Cherington said he is in the process of seeking permission from...
Pirates C Jacob Stallings, SS Kevin Newman, CF Bryan Reynolds named Gold Glove finalists
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Jacob Stallings, shortstop Kevin Newman and center fielder Bryan Reynolds were announced as Gold Glove finalists Thursday by Rawlings, which sponsors the fielding award. The player who is perhaps the Pirates’ best defender didn’t make the cut, however, as Ke’Bryan Hayes missed the minimum innings requirement because...
Pirates name Matt Fraizer minor league player of year, Adrian Florencio top pitcher
Matt Fraizer had one of the hottest bats in minor league baseball, to the point that the Pittsburgh Pirates promoted the 23-year-old outfielder from High-A Greensboro to Double-A Altoona in early August. After leading all Pirates minor leaguers with at least 350 plate appearances in batting average (.306), on-base percentage...
Pirates A to Z: David Bednar started season as hometown hero, finished as future closer
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Anthony Alford to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: David Bednar Position: Pitcher Throws: Right Bats: Left Age: 27 Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 245 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Bednar was 3-1 with...
Oneil Cruz named top slugger in system, as Pirates honor four minor leaguers with awards
Oneil Cruz made a splash in his two-game stint with the Pittsburgh Pirates, registering the hardest-hit ball in the Statcast era and hitting his first major league home run. The Pirates voted the 6-foot-7 shortstop, the No. 1 prospect in their farm system who posted a .970 OPS this season,...
Pirates A to Z: Lefty reliever Anthony Banda made positive impression on coaching staff
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Anthony Alford to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Anthony Banda Position: Pitcher Throws: Left Bats: Left Age: 28 Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 230 pounds 2021 MLB statistics: Banda was 2-2 with...
