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Kratz became answer to trivia question

Trivia Crack is a popular app for cell phones.However, it may have nothing on Pirates catcher Erik “Trivia” Kratz.The genial 36-year-old become a living and breathing trivia question answer this week following games against the San Francisco Giants on Monday and Tuesday at PNC Park.On ...

Blame Cutch, Liriano for Bucs woes

Looking for someone to blame for the Pirates’ season appearing to be headed down the toilet?You can blame Clint Hurdle for suddenly forgetting how to manage.How about General Manager Neil Huntington for not doing enough to improve the team in the offseason?ThereĢƵ always Bob Nutting for ...

Vogelsong has no doubt of return this season

PITTSBURGH — There have been many assumptions made that Ryan VogelsongĢƵ career is over.However, the veteran right-hander isn’t making any of them.In the fact, Vogelsong has no doubt he will return to the mound for the Pirates this season. In fact, he all but guaranteed it before Monday ...

Why haven’t the Pirates called Glasnow?

PITTSBURGH — The Pirates are desperate for starting pitching help, and Tyler Glasnow is winning in the minor leagues.So whatĢƵ the hold up on what would appear to be a logical move?Hmm, could it be that Glasnow isn’t ready?Based on the need for quality starting pitching at the major ...

Black Bears off to hot start

After a pair of victories to open up the season against Mahoning Valley, the West Virginia Black Bears (3-0), returned to Monongalia County Ballpark for the 2016 home opener and certainly picked up right where they left off.The Black Bears, the Pittsburgh Pirates Class-A affiliate, thrashed the ...

Huntingdon doesn’t need ‘go-for-it-now’ moves

Three thoughts on the Pirates:<strong>1. Best to stand pat</strong>The Pirates have never made any true go-for-it-now moves since becoming competitive again in 2011.General manager Neal Huntington has made a number of small deals to upgrade the roster and they paid ...