Paisley Pirates take aim at play-off glory after narrow Scottish Cup defeat The Braehead Arena outfit are looking to repeat their 2019 SNL play-off heroics this weekend in Edinburgh. Daily Record · Apr 5, 2023
Bryan Reynolds, Pirates enjoy another fun night at Fenway Park, take down Red Sox BOSTON — Should this incredible run continue, Bryan Reynolds may opt out of the flight home. Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2023
Bryan Reynolds, Jason Delay combine to lead Pirates in wild slugfest against Red Sox BOSTON — The breadth of a baseball season, 162 games in all, allows for these beauties, the back-and-forth, nothing-ever-seems-right affairs. On Monday in Boston, two popups were dropped, a single off first base scored a run, and the Pirates and Red Sox combined for six home runs. Tribune News Service · Apr 4, 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 · Apr 2, 2023
The improbable opening day story of Pirates reliever Rob Zastryzny is one worth celebrating CINCINNATI — When Rob Zastryzny and the Pirates' other relievers walked from the dugout to the bullpen at Great American Ball Park late Thursday afternoon, the 31-year-old turned and took a look around. Tribune News Service · Apr 2, 2023
With Pirates’ bats quiet, Reds slug their way to series-evening victory CINCINNATI — The magic that marked the Pirates’ opening day victory against the Reds did not return. There were no dashes around the basepaths, no crucial, late-inning plays. In fact, the flicker of offense that existed at the beginning of this one didn’t last long at all. Tribune News Service · Apr 2, 2023
Small ball, timely offense drive Pirates to opening day victory in Cincinnati CINCINNATI — If the Pirates are going to achieve their big-picture goal this season — essentially to play a better brand of baseball and start winning games — the recipe they deployed on opening day in Cincinnati is a keeper. Tribune News Service · Mar 30, 2023
Joe Starkey: Interesting Pirates bound for 74 wins It's time to take the Pirates somewhat seriously again — and kudos to them on a perfectly executed tank job. Tribune News Service · Mar 30, 2023
Paisley Pirates hoping for bumper home crowd as club prepare to sail into season-defining weekend The Pirates face two crucial games this weekend as they look to keep their play-off and Scottish Cup hopes afloat. Daily Record · Mar 29, 2023
Gene Collier: Getting you ready for baseball's new look As a new baseball season finally crept within a week, I tripped over this headline that appeared on the Post-Gazette website at the start of the day: Tribune News Service · Mar 26, 2023
Paisley Pirates coach urges team to bounce back quickly after league disappointment The Renfrewshire side still have the Scottish Cup and play-offs to look forward to after a poor end to their league campaign. Daily Record · Mar 22, 2023
Jason Mackey: Taking a closer look at the Pirates' ongoing push to build young, talented pitching depth BRADENTON, Fla. — A noticeable storyline of spring training thus far has been the decent amount of competency found in the Pirates' starting rotation. Tribune News Service · Mar 13, 2023
South Dakota State and 3 other mid-majors that can be Cinderellas in the women’s NCAA Tournament Can South Dakota State make another Sweet 16 run? USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 13, 2023
Catching on: Traveling same path has only brought Pirates prospects Henry Davis, Endy Rodriguez closer BRADENTON, Fla. — It is, in many ways, a good problem to have: two talented prospects vying to become the long-term answer at the same position. It's also something of an anomaly. Endy Rodriguez and Henry Davis aren't bitter rivals or enemies. They both want to become the Pirates' catcher… Tribune News Service · Mar 10, 2023
Tribune News Service · Mar 9, 2023 Seton Hall suffers heartbreaking loss to DePaul after layup gets blocked at buzzer NEW YORK — When your season comes down to a controversial block at the buzzer, all the gains you’ve made prior to that can seem insignificant.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 5, 2023 Phillies’ José Alvarado will bring opposing hitters a third pitch this season: a ‘nasty’ curveball CLEARWATER, Fla. — Last Monday, switch-hitting Pittsburgh slugger Carlos Santana stepped up to the plate against left-hander José Alvarado in the fourth inning of the Pirates-Phillies Grapefruit League game in Bradenton. The first six pitches of the at-bat went about how you’d expect. Alvarado threw Santana a 98 mph sinker,…
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.
Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2023 Jason Mackey: Milestones such as 30-30 or 40-40 could be the new Statcast for Pirates' Oneil Cruz in 2023 LAKELAND, Fla. — When Oneil Cruz was promoted to the major leagues last season, he essentially put Statcast on notice, warning that “whatever is going to get broken is going to get broken.”
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 1, 2023 Orioles, Pirates don’t need umpires to finish game The teams played an unneeded bottom of the ninth so players could get in more work.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 1, 2023 MLB umpires just accidentally proved in spring training how useless they are Umpireless games are good!
Tribune News Service · Mar 1, 2023 Spring training strangeness: Orioles, Pirates play without umpires in bottom of ninth inning BRADENTON, Fla. — Welcome to spring training, where the rules are made up and the games do not matter.
Sports Illustrated · Feb 28, 2023 Orioles, Pirates Play Extra Half-Inning Without Umpires (Video) The two teams agreed to continue playing after the game was technically over.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 28, 2023 Pirates and Orioles played a sandlot-style inning of baseball after the umpires left the field A baseball inning ... without umpires?
Tribune News Service · Feb 26, 2023 Ron Cook: Steve Cohen's spending is ruining baseball? That's rich. PITTSBURGH — The New York Mets' opening-day payroll this season is projected to be $345.1 million, according to Cot's Baseball Contracts. That is $74 million more than the New York Yankees will spend as the next-highest-paying team. The Mets also are expected to pay nearly $100 million in luxury tax,…
Tribune News Service · Feb 24, 2023 Joe Starkey: Pirates have fascinating situation developing at premium position PITTSBURGH — Could we start talking actual baseball, please?