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Pregame: Barmes Could See Time Batting Second
Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle inserted right fielder Jose Tabata into the lineup batting second tonight against the St. Louis Cardinals, but he said that he could revisit batting Clint Barmes in the… Read more
McDonald Looking for Another Good ‘Wow’ of an Outing
The last three starts for right-hander James McDonald were drastically different during Grapefruit League action. McDonald took a no-hitter into the sixth inning on March 24, and overall allowed one run… Read more
Karstens Embracing Getting the Ball on Game Two of the Season
After the Pirates 1-0 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, media surrounded the Bucs next starter to take the mound on game two of the 2012 season. Right-hander Jeff… Read more
Hague Ready for Major League Debut; Pre-Game Notes
First baseman Matt Hague will take the field at PNC Park today during the Opening Day festivities, wearing a Pirates Major League jersey for the first time in his professional… Read more
Opening Day Info, What’s New at PNC for 2012
Less than two days until Opening Day at PNC Park, where the Pirates will face the Philadelphia Phillies at 1:05 PM on Thursday, April 5. The Pirates open their season… Read more
Pregame: Alvarez Loses Toe Tap, Pirates vs. Rays
Good morning from McKechnie Field. Today is my last day in Bradenton for spring training. I fly back to Pittsburgh in the morning. I’ve spent over 40 days here in… Read more
Pregame: Karstens’ K’s 10, Navarro Fine, Pirates vs. Rays
Karstens’ K’s 10 Right-hander Jeff Karstens faced the Triple-A Toronto Blue Jays in Dunedin on Tuesday. Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle elected to send Karstens to pitch a minor league game… Read more
Pregame: Pirates vs. Phillies in Clearwater
Good morning from Bright House Field in Clearwater, Florida. The Pirates will face the the Philadelphia Phillies at 1:05 today. Righty Chris Resop will start for the Bucs (no, that is not… Read more
Pregame: Pirates vs. Orioles in Bradenton
Good afternoon from McKechnie Field. The Pirates will face the Baltimore Orioles under the lights tonight at 7:05 P.M. Lefty Erik Bedard will get the start for the Bucs against right-hander Tommy… Read more
April 4th Workout Open to Public
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Monday that the Pirates April 4 workout, the day prior to Opening Day at PNC Park, will be open to the public to watch free… Read more