A “Starling” Start for Marte

A “Starling” Start for Marte

The leadoff spot in the Pirates’ lineup was one of many question marks entering spring training. Despite his free-swinging ways and lack of plate discipline, Starling Marte…

Cutch: “I’m bringin the ‘Z’ back…”

Cutch: “I’m bringin the ‘Z’ back…”

I’m bringin the “Z” back…stay tuned — andrew mccutchen (@TheCUTCH22) April 8, 2013   The infamous Zoltan hand signal is apparently returning to action. That is, if 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…

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….

POLL: How many games will the Pirates win in 2013?

POLL: How many games will the Pirates win in 2013?

Please vote on our newest poll! Feel free to elaborate on your prediction or state why the Bucs will be over/under the .500 mark in 2013….

In 12 Days…

In 12 Days…

Clint Barmes (12) days until Opening Day. Barmes, 34, didn’t make many fans in 2011, but looks to rebound in his second year as a…

In 14 Days…

In 14 Days…

Gaby Sanchez (14) days until Opening Day. After being acquired from Miami in July, Sanchez starts his first full season with the Bucs and appears…

Pirates make two more cuts

Pirates make two more cuts

After moving eleven players to minor league camp on Wednesday, two more roster moves were made this morning. The@pirates have optioned Tony Sanchez and Andy Oliver to…

Taillon, Sands among Bucs’ first cuts

Taillon, Sands among Bucs’ first cuts

The Pirates have finally made their first roster moves of the spring, announcing that eleven players will be headed back to minor league camp. Jameson…

Pirates Playback 3/11/13

The tenth and final edition of Pirates Playback will air on ROOT Sports at 7:00 pm. They will replay it on Friday night at 7:00….

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…

In 24 Days…

In 24 Days…

Pedro Alvarez (24) days until Opening Day. After an abysmal 2011, Alvarez bounced back last season by hitting 30 home runs. Two questions about number 24……