The Pirates have an unusual philosophy when it comes to relief pitchers, particularly closers: They don鈥檛 seem to keep them around very long.At last season蘑菇视频 trade deadline, general manager Neal Huntington parted with then-closer Mark Melancon, trading him to Washington for Felipe Rivero ...
For the most part, the Pirates鈥� successful run of three straight playoff appearances from 2013 to 2015 was built with home-grown players, and there蘑菇视频 no indication that philosophy is likely to change any time soon. With that being said, here are five young Pirates that could make their ...
Spring training is mostly a time for players to get ready for the long and grueling grind of the MLB regular season, but there are a few spots on the roster that can be earned and a few other places where the pecking order between players has yet to be decided. When the Pirates decamp for ...
The Pirates haven鈥檛 had a busy off-season in terms of adding players from outside the 2016 roster. Infielder Phil Gosselin, who is expected to compete for a bench spot, right-handed pitcher Pat Light, who could contend in the bullpen, along with right-handed reliever Daniel Hudson are the ...
PITTSBURGH (AP) 鈥� Andrew McCutchen is on the move, just not out of Pittsburgh.Pirates manager Clint Hurdle announced Sunday that McCutchen is moving from center field to right field this season. Gregory Polanco will flip from right field to left, with Starling Marte sliding over from left to ...
As numerous trade rumors swirl about the Pittsburgh Pirates, most notably their ongoing pursuit of White Sox left-handed starting pitcher Jose Quintana, a bigger question has emerged among Bucco observers.Are they capable of deep, philosophical change in how they approach the value of ...
