Pirates recall Duke Welker

Pirates recall Duke Welker

The Bucs have recalled Duke Welker, adding the 27-year-old right hander to their bullpen. Brad (@laclips) from This is Getting Old originally broke the news on…

James McDonald placed on 15-day DL

James McDonald placed on 15-day DL

James McDonald was scheduled to start Tuesday night for the Pirates, but has been scratched. In addition, he’s been placed on the 15-day disabled list due…

WATCH: Josh Harrison Steals Home

In Triple-A Indianapolis’ 5-1 win on Friday night, infielder Josh Harrison managed to complete a straight steal of home plate. Check it out: Since being demoted on…

Monday Morning Links 4/15/13

Pirates: – If you missed it yesterday, Josh Harrison was optioned to Class AAA Indianapolis. – James Santelli of Pirates Prospects believes that more teams…

Pirates option Josh Harrison to Indianapolis

In order to make room for Phil Irwin, who will be making his MLB debut this afternoon, the Pirates have optioned Josh Harrison to Triple-A Indianapolis. Harrison,…

Pirates set roster with final cuts

Here are today’s roster moves… – OF Alex Presley – Optioned to Class AAA Indianapolis – RHP Kyle McPherson – Optioned to Class AAA Indianapolis…

Bucs acquire John McDonald

Bucs acquire John McDonald

Source: #Pirates acquire IF John McDonald from #Diamondbacks. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) March 20, 2013 Ken Rosenthal broke the news at 12:15 pm on Wednesday…

Gaby Sanchez backing up third base could pay dividends for Bucs

Gaby Sanchez backing up third base could pay dividends for Bucs

At the trade deadline last season, the Pirates added first baseman Gaby Sanchez and subtracted Casey McGehee. In doing so, they lost a player who had the…

How does Inge impact the backup infield competition?

How does Inge impact the backup infield competition?

With the full squad practicing at Pirate City in preparation for the upcoming season, the club has a few decisions to make in terms of filling out the…

Who will emerge as Pirates’ leadoff hitter?

Who will emerge as Pirates’ leadoff hitter?

One of the biggest challenges the Pirates faced last season was their lack of offense. Although they put up decent power numbers, the club finished 23rd…

The Pirates & Minor League Options

The Pirates & Minor League Options

Two common questions heard throughout the Major League Baseball season: “How do minor league options work?” “How many options does (insert player name here) have remaining?”…

Filling out the Bucco Bench

Filling out the Bucco Bench

The Pirates currently possess a plethora of corner outfielders and first basemen, as they have now stockpiled eight capable players at those positions. The players…

2012 in Review: Infield

Solid play – both offensively and defensively – led to a dependable core of Bucco infielders. The top seven infielders in 2012: Games AVG HR…