Reese McGuire signs with Pirates

The Pirates have confirmed that they’ve agreed to terms with their 14th overall pick, Reese McGuire. Jim Callis reports that the deal is worth $2,369,000, which…

Should the Pirates part ways with James McDonald?

At this time last year, James McDonald was dominating on the mound, going 9-3 with a 2.37 ERA in the first half of the 2012…

GIF: Alvarez interferes with Crawford

Above is the controversial interference call (Pedro Alvarez v. Brandon Crawford) in the fifth inning of Thursday night’s 10-0 debacle at PNC Park. It was…

Dissecting the debut of Gerrit Cole

The Pirates enjoyed an 8-2 victory over the Giants on Tuesday night, but more importantly, top prospect Gerrit Cole was welcomed to the big leagues on a good…

Pirates deal John McDonald to Cleveland

Pirates deal John McDonald to Cleveland

Rumblings emerged on Monday afternoon that the Pirates had dealt veteran infielder John McDonald… Spies say John McDonald has just been traded from the Pirates…

2013 MLB Draft | Pirates Recap: Rounds 11-40

On Thursday, the Bucs snagged Austin Meadows, Reese McGuire, and Blake Taylor, then continued their drafting on Friday with rounds 3 – 10. Saturday afternoon marked the…

Hughes to DL, Presley called up

Jared Hughes has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation. Rob Biertempfel reported yesterday afternoon that Hughes had left the field during batting practice with a…

2013 MLB Draft | Pirates Recap: Rounds 3-10

2013 MLB Draft | Pirates Recap: Rounds 3-10

After selecting Austin Meadows, Reese McGuire, and Blake Taylor on Thursday night, the Pirates continued drafting on Friday afternoon with rounds 3 through 10. Here’s how…

One Year Later: The Stetson Allie Story

One Year Later: The Stetson Allie Story

On June 3rd, 2012 at 11:56 pm, the following headline graced the Trib’s homepage: “Pirates converting pitcher Allie to hitter” Stetson Allie, the team’s second round pick…

Pirates, Reds continue to plunk each other

Pirates, Reds continue to plunk each other

Since last August, bad blood has been brewing between the Pirates and Reds. Intentional or not, the hit-by-pitches have been going back and forth. With more…

GIF: Jones becomes first Pirate to reach river on the fly

In the 1,002nd game at PNC Park, a Pittsburgh Pirate has finally hit a home run into the Allegheny River on the fly. There have been plenty…

Game #55: Reds 6, Pirates 0

The Bucs woefully started an important series with a weak performance on Friday night. The 1,000th game at PNC Park was spoiled by a 6-0 Reds…

Game #54: Pirates 1, Tigers 0

The Pirates and Tigers met for the fourth and final time on Thursday night, concluding “rivalry week.” Jeff Locke started for Pittsburgh, and pitched like he…