Padres sign outfielders Jason Heyward and Connor Joe Padres sign outfielders Jason Heyward and Connor Joe. Joe and Heyward are expected to share the outfield position. The Sports Daily · Feb 9, 2025
Cubs’ Justin Steele can’t escape 4th inning vs. Pirates in loss Steele has been charged with six runs in each of his last two starts. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 21, 2023
Guardians ambush Pirates, as Derek Shelton’s reeling team is blown out again PITTSBURGH — Another pregame runup filled with a focus on the future and positivity. Another game that left much to be desired, the Pirates very much stuck in the middle of a horrendous stretch. Tribune News Service · Jul 19, 2023
Jason Mackey: What's wrong with the offense and more key questions amid the Pirates' tailspin Hitting coach Andy Haines has become a popular target for fan frustration amid plenty of Pirates struggles: losses in 12 of 13 after Sunday's shutout — their 10th, tied for an MLB high — plus ranking 28th in runs (72) and 29th in OPS (.626) this month. Tribune News Service · Jun 26, 2023
Pirates’ offense remains quiet during 4-0 loss to Cubs, as losing streak reaches season-high 8 PITTSBURGH — Four hours before the Pirates would host the Cubs for the second game of their series at PNC Park, team president Travis Williams was giving a tour through the team’s revamped clubhouse store along Federal Street. Tribune News Service · Jun 21, 2023
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Joey Gallo Still Going Strong Here are seven potential pickups this week, including some much-needed pitching help. Sports Illustrated · Apr 28, 2023
Fantasy Baseball Waivers: Pilfering the Pirates, Tigers and Athletics for versatile adds The Tigers, Pirates and A's might not seem like the most obvious rosters to search for fantasy help, but the stats don't lie USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 24, 2023
Bullpen shines, as Pirates extend winning streak to six with win against Reds PITTSBURGH — There was no 14-run explosion this time. Not even eight, as the Pirates had averaged over the past five games, all wins. Furthermore, the Pirates saw their quality start streak snapped at 11. Tribune News Service · Apr 23, 2023
Pirates win 5th in a row, accomplishing feat for first time under manager Derek Shelton PITTSBURGH — To reach a benchmark never done before in the Derek Shelton era, it was only fitting that a trio of first-year Pirates helped make the feat possible. Tribune News Service · Apr 22, 2023
Pitching and pop travel home safely, as Pirates shove aside Reds at PNC PITTSBURGH — Jack Suwinski didn’t need to dig around in his suitcase to locate the red-hot bat that played a big role on the Pirates’ recent road trip. Connor Joe, same deal. Tribune News Service · Apr 21, 2023
Pirates sweep Rockies with another offensive outburst, finishing series in historic fashion DENVER — Austin Hedges and Canaan Smith-Njigba sat at a table, surrounded by teammates while playing an intense game of Connect Four prior to the first game of this series. Tribune News Service · Apr 19, 2023
Jack Suwinski finds new favorite playground, as Pirates win again in Denver DENVER — Before the Pirates began a three-game series against the Rockies at Coors Field, Jack Suwinski had questions for Connor Joe, who called this place home the previous two seasons. Tribune News Service · Apr 19, 2023
Offensive eruption spurs Pirates to lopsided victory against Rockies in series opener DENVER — The Pirates totaled a pair of touchdowns during their 14-3 victory against the Colorado Rockies on Monday at Coors Field. They also collected 16 hits, an offensive onslaught where every starter — except poor Connor Joe, who was playing in his former park — had at least one.… Tribune News Service · Apr 18, 2023
Andrew McCutchen celebrates Jackie Robinson Day with game-deciding homer in Pirates victory ST. LOUIS — Andrew McCutchen doesn't agree with the idea of distilling the celebration of Jackie Robinson down into one day. For McCutchen, it's something he tries to do every day he takes the field, by the way he plays the game and carries himself. Tribune News Service · Apr 15, 2023
Tribune News Service · Apr 14, 2023 Ji Hwan Bae dazzles in center field, as Pirates open Cardinals series with victory ST. LOUIS — Two nights ago at PNC Park, Ji Hwan Bae was asked about something his manager said — how he seemed to like, and really thrive, under the bright lights. After flashing one of his signature smiles, the 23-year-old South Korean agreed with what Derek Shelton said. Bae…
Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2023 In Pirates home opener that was supposed to be about Andrew McCutchen, Bryan Reynolds steals show PITTSBURGH — Call it potential contract leverage, symmetry or just plain dominance. Doesn't matter. Bryan Reynolds is in some kind of zone right now, and the White Sox — in a Pirates home opener that was supposed to be about Andrew McCutchen — paid the price.
Tribune News Service · Apr 2, 2023 Key misses against Reds cost Vince Velasquez in Pirates debut CINCINNATI — The upside of Vince Velasquez, one of two starting pitchers the Pirates added via free agency this winter, can be really good. With multiple breaking balls, as well as a spin-heavy, riding fastball, it’s certainly not weaponry Velasquez lacks. For the large part of his career, however, it’s…
Tribune News Service · Mar 5, 2023 Connor Joe's career winds back to where it began with Pirates, versatility in hand BRADENTON, Fla. — Connor Joe's journeyman career wasn't projected to transpire as such, at least not initially.
The Denver Post · Sep 18, 2022 Connor Joe’s homer, stellar bullpen, give Rockies a series win over Cubs As the Rockies’ season winds down, the back of their bullpen is cranking it up.
Tribune News Service · Aug 20, 2022 Pederson homers but Giants drop third straight as Coors Field continues to haunt Alex Wood DENVER — Alex Wood tossed his glove in the air as Brian Serven’s ground ball snuck through the middle of the infield for a second-inning single. When Connor Joe’s home run left the yard in the fourth, Wood lifted his head and took a deep sigh, before returning to the…
St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Aug 17, 2022 Cardinals nick Rockies 5-4 on hit batsman with bases loaded in ninth ST. LOUIS — The Cardinals have won 75% of their games at Busch Stadium against the National League Western Division since 2019. They are 36-12 against their far-flung visitors after a 5-4 win over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night.
The Denver Post · Jul 11, 2022 Rockies ride clutch hits from Garrett Hampson, Connor Joe to edge D-Backs This was the kind of game that slipped through the Rockies’ fingers so many times this season.
The Denver Post · Jul 3, 2022 Rockies blast Diamondbacks behind Brendan Rodgers, Connor Joe and Kris Bryant DENVER — The fireworks started long before the sun set behind Coors Field on Saturday night.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 1, 2022 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Week 13 Well-rounded hitters and pitchers highlight this list of options to add to your roster.
The Denver Post · Jun 28, 2022 Rockies’ Chad Kuhl throws three-hit shutout of Dodgers DENVER — Kris Bryant made his long-awaited comeback and the sunset at Coors Field was spectacular, but Chad Kuhl stole the show.