Tyler Glasnow Profile Born: August 23, 1993 Position: Pitcher Bats: Left Throws: Right Height: 6’7″ Weight: 195 lbs. Drafted in the 5th round of the…
It’s always difficult to please Pittsburgh sports fans. Whether it is poor use of the bullpen or foolishly calling for a bunt, Bucco fanatics often call out…
Jeff Locke and Jonathan Sanchez, two left-handed hurlers, were handed the final two starting rotation spots after injuries to Francisco Liriano, Jeff Karstens, and Charlie Morton. Locke had…
This past offseason, a lack of optimism seemed to be present among the Bucco fan base. After all, the team had just completed their 20th consecutive…
Throughout the course of its 13-year existence, PNC Park has built the reputation of a pitcher-friendly ballpark. Look no further than ESPN’s MLB Park Factors. Here’s how the…
When two tenured Bucco relievers, Joel Hanrahan and Chris Resop, were dealt this past offseason, it was unclear how the 2013 bullpen would shape up….
Entering his second full MLB season, Tony Watson was set to contribute as the main left-handed option in the bullpen. However, he developed some “mechanical…
Michael McKenry has gained many fans in Pittsburgh over the past few seasons. Despite being highly unknown prior to joining the Pirates, “The Fort” works…
A strong backend of the bullpen is one of the reasons why the Pirates have been successful thus far in 2013. Mark Melancon and Jason Grilli…
In addition to bringing Jose Contreras to the big league club, the Pirates recalled infielder Jordy Mercer on Friday afternoon. Mercer, 26, hit .210/.265/.371 in 62 at-bats for the…
A common saying throughout sports is that “good teams find ways to win.” Despite having one of the worst April schedules in baseball, the Pirates have won…
Back on Tuesday, July 24th, 2012, the Pirates made a splash by acquiring left-handed pitcher Wandy Rodriguez from the Houston Astros, in exchange for three minor…
EDIT: Right after this post was published, Barmes went 2 for 3 with two RBI on Sunday afternoon, boosting his batting average to .130. Good…
