Series Preview: Pirates vs. Cubs

Pittsburgh Pirates (26-18) vs. Chicago Cubs (18-25) May 21, 2013 – 7:05 pm May 22, 2013 – 7:05 pm May 23, 2013 – 12:35 pm…

Can Jeff Locke keep it up?

Can Jeff Locke keep it up?

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…

How will Francisco Liriano fare at PNC Park?

How will Francisco Liriano fare at PNC Park?

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…

Liriano reinstated, set to make Pirates debut

Liriano reinstated, set to make Pirates debut

Francisco Liriano is officially on the Pirates’ active roster and will be starting on Saturday afternoon in New York. The #Pirates have officially reinstated LHP Francisco Liriano…

Series Preview: Pirates @ Mets

Pittsburgh Pirates (18-15) vs. New York Mets (13-17) May 9, 2013 – 7:10 pm May 10, 2013 – 7:10 pm May 11, 2013 – 1:10 pm…

Monday Morning Links 5/6/13

Pirates: – Francisco Liriano pitched his final rehab start on Sunday afternoon. He’s set to make his Pirates debut on Saturday in New York. – Charlie…

Goodbye, Jonathan Sanchez

Goodbye, Jonathan Sanchez

The Jonathan Sanchez era is over. On Tuesday afternoon, the Pirates announced that Sanchez was designated for assignment, and RHP Bryan Morris would take his…

Monday Morning Links 4/22/13

Pirates: – Francisco Liriano lasted 2.2 innings during his rehab stint in Altoona on Saturday. – Clint Hurdle isn’t pleased with the Pirates’ recent rash…

Welcome to Pittsburgh, Jonathan Sanchez & Brandon Inge

Two non-roster players that the Pirates invited to spring training, LHP Jonathan Sanchez and utility man Brandon Inge, have been told that they’ll make the team….

Pitching decisions looming as Opening Day nears

Throughout winter and into spring, the main questions pertaining to the Pittsburgh Pirates revolve around the state of the roster. Fans critique every move, wondering…

POLL: Who will be the Pirates’ fifth starter?

POLL: Who will be the Pirates’ fifth starter?

One of the many battles heading into spring training is for the fifth spot in the starting rotation. The Pirates have stocked pitching depth for…

Pitchers and Catchers Report: A Collection of Links, Pictures & More

The Bucs are back; players are reporting to Pirate City and the first official workout of the spring is tomorrow. There’s finally a consistent stream…

Francisco Liriano Finally a Pirate

After a long, dragged out process, left-handed pitcher Francisco Liriano is finally a Pirate. Ken Rosenthal delivers the news: Liriano passed physical. Deal with #Pirates finally…