PITTSBURGH 鈥� The Pirates鈥� chances of making a fourth consecutive postseason appearance are problematic, but one bright spot in the dismal stretch the team is currently in is rookie right-hander Jameson Taillon.Though his record is just 1-3 in nine starts 鈥� not including Wednesday ...
MORGANTOWN 鈥� Will Craig finished his first professional season on Monday afternoon at Monongalia County Ballpark when the West Virginia Black Bears lost, 17-1, to Mahoning Valley in New York-Penn League action.Craig was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates as the 22nd overall pick in the first ...
MORGANTOWN 鈥� One game is not the by-product of a season, but if it was, West Virginia would consider its season a big disappointment in the Black Bears鈥� 17-1 loss to Mahoning Valley on Monday at Monongalia County Ballpark on the campus of West Virginia University.West Virginia will not be ...
Three thoughts on the Pirates:1. No ace this yearGerrit Cole is optimistic that he will pitch again this season.The Pirates right-hander is currently on the 15-day disabled list with inflammation in his elbow. He is eligible to be activated Friday, though it might be optimistic to expect him to ...
The Pirates felt Gregory Polanco could eventually turn into the type of hitter who could swat 30 home runs a year when he was coming up through their minor league system.However, the left fielder showed that power only periodically during his first two major leagues seasons. He hit seven home ...
Like every other manager or coach at all level of sports, Clint Hurdle has fallen in love with using the phrase 鈥渘ext man up鈥� every time one of his players is injured.The Pirates manager has used the line quite a bit this season, especially when he comes to his starting rotation. When ...
