Game #40: Pirates 3, Brewers 1

A night after Andrew McCutchen‘s walk-off home run, the Pirates and Brewers were back at PNC Park for the third of four games. Wandy Rodriguez got the…

Walker returns, Mercer sent back to AAA

Walker returns, Mercer sent back to AAA

The Pirates have optioned infielder Jordy Mercer to Triple-A Indianapolis and have recalled @neilwalker18 from rehab and reinstated from DL — Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) May…

Mercer recalled, Walker to DL

Mercer recalled, Walker to DL

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…

Monday Morning Links 4/29/13

Pirates: – The Bucs have plenty of momentum headed into Milwaukee’s Miller Park, which has been a “House of Horrors” for the club in recent…

Walker to miss time due to hand injury

Walker to miss time due to hand injury

Neil Walker was forced out at second base on Pedro Alvarez‘s double play in the eighth inning of Friday night’s game, then exited after the…

BASEBALL IS BACK | Opening Day 2013

BASEBALL IS BACK | Opening Day 2013

One of the best days of the entire year is finally here… Diehard Bucco fans have been counting down to this day since the final…

2013 Pittsburgh Pirates Preview

2013 Pittsburgh Pirates Preview

IS THIS THE YEAR? A breakdown of your 2013 Pittsburgh Pirates PITCHERS A.J. Burnett Jeanmar Gomez Jason Grilli Jared Hughes Chris Leroux Jeff Locke James…

Opening Day Roster Comparison: 2012 vs. 2013

After a long spring of various injuries and positional battles, the Pirates are finally headed north to start the 2013 season. The 25-man roster is set with a bit of a different…

Trio of homers propel Bucs to 4-3 victory

The Pirates battled the Boston Red Sox and the rain this afternoon at McKechnie Field. James McDonald took the mound after a weather delay, and got off…

McPherson impressive in loss to Phillies

Kyle McPherson made a strong case for a spot in the rotation with five shutout innings this afternoon against the Phillies. He retired six of his…

In 18 Days…

In 18 Days…

Neil Walker (18) days until Opening Day. “The Pittsburgh Kid” enters his third full season as the Pirates’ second baseman after an injury-shortened 2012 campaign….

Pirates Playback 3/4/13

The penultimate episode of Pirates Playback will air on ROOT Sports tonight. Since the Penguins play at 7:30, the Bucco game will not be shown…

Bucs beat Astros, snap losing streak

The Pirates took on the Astros, now members of the American League, this afternoon at McKechnie. Despite blowing a five-run lead, the offense picked up…