From that time on, Pittsburgh became known as the "City of Kevin McClatchy is not a native Pittsburgher, but he came to call the city home after taking over ownership of the Pirates. The Orioles and Pirates decided to keep playing even after the umpires left. LAKELAND, Fla. The Detroit Tigers clipped the Pittsburgh Pirates, 8-7, on Wednesday at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, on Nick Maton's walk-off home run. The guest, a member of the local chamber of commerce, collapsed on the outfield grass while shagging, BRADENTON, Fla. -- Johan Oviedo didnt speak much. At this point he is added nothing productive to the Pirate roster and should be removed from it. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. The Orioles and Pirates decided to keep playing even after the umpires left. Keller allowed one hit and no walks while striking out two across two scoreless innings in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays. Triolo, who was added to the Pirates' 40-man roster over the offseason, missed the final few weeks of Double-A Altoona's 2022 campaign while recovering from a hyperextended left knee. Bucs Arghticles: What happened to the 2014 Pirates? It was only 7.2 innings, but he racked up 10 strikeouts, walked just a single batter, and gave up three hits. Jones was projected to earn $5.3 million in arbitration, which is a fairly steep price to pay for a defensively limited 1B/RF who posted his second negative fWAR season in the past four years. Keller will start the Pirates' Grapefruit League opener Saturday against the Blue Jays, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports. The Pirates left Pittsburgh in 1930 for the City of Brotherly Love and put up one of the worst records of the early 20th century. Ogle signed a minor-league contract with Pittsburgh on Wednesday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports. + Caption. Because of his elbow surgery, however, the Korea Baseball Organization chose to remove Choi from its 30-man roster for the World Baseball Classic earlier this month, despite the 31-year-old expressing confidence that he was healthy enough to play. Always free! In-game action for Spring Training is rapidly approaching and the Pittsburgh Pirates have released their coverage schedule for all 31 games. Those numbers include a slash of just .247/.309/.411, 15 home runs, a 100 OPS+ and 101 wRC+. Defensively, he was awful at first base with -13 DRS and -3.9 UZR. Pittsburgh Pirates' Chris Owings forces an out against Baltimore Orioles' Jordan Westburg near second base in the fifth inning during a spring training baseball Sure, the Pittsburgh Pirates need a fourth legitimate outfielder on their roster to go with Ben Gamel, Bryan Reynolds and Jack Suwinski. To Bryan Reynolds, theres another young position player whos worthy of generating headlines: Jack Suwinski. "In the past, I've been good in left." As Beirtempfel notes, teams will have until Tuesday to claim the right fielder, but given his salary, he will likely go unclaimed and sign for the league minimum. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. He mainly played first base (-1 DRS, -2.9 UZR), but also got some innings in the outfield (-1 DRS, -0.5 UZR, 0.1 range runs). The 27-year-old looks to be healthy again after he spent the final six weeks of the 2022 season on the Pirates' injured list with right shoulder soreness. With Roansy Contreras approaching the major leagues and Max Kranick on standby, the team will have to decide who gets moved out of the rotation, and Wilson is currently the teams weakest link among their starting pitching options. He had a shiny 2.20 ERA in his final 41 frames. Two-time Gold Glove catcher Roberto Perez agreed to a deal with the San Francisco Giants, according to reports on Sunday. He also had a 125 wRC+ and DRC+ in 2012. dark. The 64th overall pick of the 2021 first-year player draft, White has thus far played just nine career games in the minor leagues. Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette said yesterday that he expects star Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds and club officials to resume discussions regarding a possible extension at some point soon. Entering his fifth Major League season, the righty also isnt shy to share that he wants to be on the bump come Opening Day. Alfred Spink, founder of The Sporting News, wrote that Pittsburgh manager Ned Hanlon went to visit Bierbauer at his home in Erie, Pa., in the depth of the winter to secure a contract. Spink wrote that Hanlon had to cross the ice on the harbor in a bitter storm, but he finally reached Bierbauers shack and before leaving had secured his signature. Bierbauer belonged to Pittsburgh. He posted a sub-.700 OPS in both seasons, including a .610 OPS in 238 plate appearances at A-Ball. The rest of the season the Pittsburgh Pirates need to be playing for the future. Cederlind (elbow) threw his first bullpen session of spring training Thursday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports. Overall he did solid, batting .258/.327/.486 with 24 home runs. It was the first time that had ever happened in Major League Baseball. March 1, 2023 / 4:49 AM / CBS Pittsburgh PENN HILLS (KDKA) - Police this morning are treating the death of a Penn Hills couple as an apparent murder-suicide. Following the 2012 season, GI Jones was again platooned at first base with Sanchez, but did not come close to replicating his numbers from previous seasons. It has happened that umpires have permitted play to continue and kept working, but they arent required to allow it. Spring Training means baseball is back apparently with or without umpires. In recent Jones first two seasons in the Twins organization were not good. PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Francisco Cervelli is hanging up his cleats. The Pirates are planning to use Oviedo as a starter in 2023, Rob Biertemptfel of The Athletic reports. PENN HILLS (KDKA) - Police this morning are treating the death of a Penn Hills couple as an The Pirates (11-15) had lost 15 of their past 16 games at Great American Ball Park. I, Major League teams never want to be picking at or near the top of the Draft. If you can't hit, it's almost impossible to be a big league regular. 1 prospect at each position, These clubs have the most Top 100 prospects, These are the top tools on our Top 100 Prospects list, NFL Draft experts list the biggest risers in the Senior Bowl, Pirates lose 8-7 to Tigers via walkoff homer. They kept the Alleghenys nickname and played their games at Recreation Park. Keller also figures to get the nod for Pittsburgh on Opening Day of the regular season. While there are no extra innings in spring training, some fans still got to witness free baseball in Florida on Tuesday. 4 overall pick in the 2022 first-year player draft slashed .278/.408/.472 with one home run and four stolen bases across 49 plate appearances in his first taste of full-season ball at Single-A Bradenton late last season. Thanks for contacting us. To make room for one of these players the Pirates should designate Josh VanMeter for assignment. 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With these competitions come several dark horse candidates who could crack the Opening Day roster with a strong spring showing. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Contreras, assuming health, wont just be on the Opening Day roster but likely will possess a spot at the top of the rotation. The umpires were done with their days work after Baltimores Josh Lester grounded out to end the top of the ninth inning with the Orioles trailing 7-4, officially ending the spring training contest. They went 52-32 at home and 46-32 on the road. It wasnt the offseason regime that saw Crowe up his cardio, monitor his diet and shave off 25 pounds -- although he said thats done wonders for his energy levels. Rob Biertempfel of the Athletic has reported that the Pittsburgh Pirates have placed the outfielder on outright waivers, writing: "ThePirateshave placed right fielderGregory Polancoon outright waivers, multiple sources toldThe Athleticon Sunday.". The Pirates traded All-Star second baseman Adam Frazier and cash to the Padres in exchange for three prospects: infielder/outfielder Tucupita Marcano, right According to Pennsylvania State Police, the crash happened on state Route 173 in Wolf Creek Township at 6:24 p.m. Sean Wike, 48, from Grove City, was driving north when he hit a deer. 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Gambling problem? 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, to Minor League camp, ending the young stars In the early 2010s, first baseman/right fielder Garrett Jones was a noticeable presence in the Pittsburgh Pirates line up. If driven with the key partially folded, a driver could touch the fob, inadvertently turning off the engine. February 27, 2023 at 9:59 am EST. Wilson worked as a piggyback starter to left-hander Dillon Peters to great success. The Pirates have won five World Series championships, nine Nation March 1, 2023 / 4:49 AM / CBS Pittsburgh. Star second baseman Lou Bierbauer, who played for the Philadelphia Athletics in the American Association before spending a year with the Brooklyn Wards Wonders in the Players League, never signed a contract to return to Philadelphia. In recent weeks Diego Castillo, who is a tremendous defensive infielder but struggles in the outfield, has been the teams fourth outfielder. WebJohn Wehner. Teams occasionally agree to shorten or lengthen spring training games depending on needs. He did hit 33 doubles, but was overall just a league average bat. Once seen as a former top Everything you need to know about MLB news, Pirates and other Pittsburgh teams for Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Some people may be wondering why Bligh Madris was not mentioned in this conversation. Mentees often don't, and he was content to listen. Reynolds said Tuesday that he's open to playing more left field this year, Kevin Gorman of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports. Having Castillo serve in this role is not fair to him or the pitching staff of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Even if it's a minor injury, the Pirates are likely to exercise caution with the right-hander early in camp. When Bierbauer didnt sign back with Philadelphia as expected, however, Pittsburgh drew criticism from the Athletics and American Association officials who called those actions piratical. Accused of plundering players, the Alleghenys then became known informally as pirates. Pittsburgh officially nicknamed itself the Pirates for the 1891 season, and the moniker stuck. BRADENTON, Fla. There was no umpire behind the plate calling balls and strikes, or even one of those so-called robo umps that could become part of the game in the future, when the Baltimore Orioles and Pittsburgh Pirates kept playing Tuesday. After all, that means things didnt go well at the big league level the year prior. Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. Three early Pirates Spring Training observations to close February, Power for Hayes, position flexibility, catchers corner, Delay, Gonzales homer as Pirates down Orioles 7-4. The Pirates announced Wednesday that Cruz (ankle) is a "full go" for spring training, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports. To read the full newsletter, click here. Choi should still be able to get in plenty of at-bats during the Pirates' Grapefruit League schedule, though he may not be ready to make his spring debut during the first week of games. The Pirates could option Wilson to Triple-A when Contreras comes up. Emailed daily. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2023 YB Media, LLC. This year marks the 100th anniversary of baseball in Bradenton -- and the Pirates, who have made this scenic town on Floridas Gulf Coast their southern home since 1969, are saluting the areas long and storied history with the national pastime. Well, the Pirates need that outfield help ASAP. An angry tirade after a poor pitching performance landed him on the DL. With the umpires gone, the balls and strikes were called by the catcher, just like is done in so many backyard games. It's never been easier to watch your favorite organization -- from the Major League team all the way down to Single-A. Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Pirates 2023 Spring Training Thread: Game #4. Next. These offensive results are, well, horrible. One of the most intriguing aspects of Spring Training is the position and roster battles each team observes as it determines who will head north to begin the regular season. Who are the 23 MLB pitchers who have thrown a perfect game? The Pirates. But after the umps left the field, the teams kept going and played the bottom of the ninth following a quick discussion between Pirates manager Derek Shelton and Baltimore skipper Brandon Hyde had a quick discussion and decided to keep going. If you can't hit at a high level, it's difficult to be a star. The first community of settlers was established in 1764 and took the nam It was actually a later influx of players, though, that turned the Pirates from a struggling team into a club that made two World Series appearances in the first decade of the 1900s. He wasn't in the mix for a roster spot anyway, with the 18-year-old top prospect likely to be assigned to A-ball once he's healthy. After being activated from the 60-day injured list and moved off the Pirates' 40-man roster in November, Cederlind accepted an outright assignment to minor-league camp. The Pirates announced Wednesday that Choi will be on a modified program for spring training while he ramps up from the surgery he underwent in November to remove a bone fragment from his right elbow, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports. This story was excerpted from Justice delos Santos Pirates Beat newsletter. Just days later, he was resigned to a minor league contract, but didnt appear in another Major League game for the Yankees, or any other MLB team for the rest of his career. Kellers dominant first, Castros slam not enough for Bucs. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Brownie told all on Indiana in the Morning on WCCS 101.1 FM and AM 1160. Stephenson is dealing with minor right elbow discomfort and is going through a modified throwing program at this stage of spring training, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports. The Orioles and Pirates both wanted to play the bottom of the 9th inning despite the Pirates technically winning the game 7-4. With the umpires gone, the balls and strikes were called by the catcher, just like is done in so many backyard games. People wanted to know if Harrison would be the next former Pirate to return to Pittsburgh. Due to just being optioned to the minors late last week Madris can not yet return to the majors as he has not spent at least 15 days in the minors yet. Once seen as a former top prospect for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Gregory Polanco just never found a consistent level of success. But after the umps left the field, the teams kept going and played the bottom of the ninth after Pirates manager Derek Shelton and Baltimore skipper Brandon Hyde had a quick discussion and decided to keep going. But because Jones went into retirement doesnt mean he is done with the game of baseball. Theres a race for pitching. He batted for a better looking .243/.321/.433 line, hit 16 dingers, and reached the 30 double mark for the second straight season in 478 plate appearances. 1 prospect at each position (MLB.com), These clubs have the most Top 100 prospects (MLB.com), These are the top tools on our Top 100 Prospects list (MLB.com), NFL Draft experts list the biggest risers in the Senior Bowl (Behind The Steel Curtain). An intense one. But the interest in a now 36-year-old first baseman/outfielder just wasnt there, and he subsequently went into retirement. Johnson is expected to be re-evaluated in 10-to-14 days after sustaining a right hamstring strain Tuesday, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports. WebVisit ESPN to view the latest Pittsburgh Pirates news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more The No. March 1, 2023 / 4:49 AM / CBS Pittsburgh. He has shed the label of rookie and prospect, one of several 20-somethings ready to make, BRADENTON, Fla. -- A guest of the Pirates experienced a cardiac event at Pirate City on Tuesday that required immediate medical attention, and he was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation. He essentially brought 14 players with him from the Louisville roster in the largest player transaction in franchise history, a group that included Claude Ritchey, Tommy Leach, Fred Clarke, Deacon Phillippe, Rube Waddell and the greatest player of them all: shortstop Honus Wagner. What division did the 1991 Pittsburgh Pirates play in? Every one of the eight mayoral challengers had vowed to fire Brown as their first order of business, including the two remaining candidates in the April 4 runoff: Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson. The Orioles and Pirates decided to keep playing even after the umpires left. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. Why the Pirates are even bothering with a signing like this is a good question given their propensity to lose and their desire to save money. Another long season for the Pittsburgh Pirates has the fans questioning whether Manager Derek Shelton should be let go. WebThe Pittsburgh Pirates were an American professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL), based in Pittsburgh from 192526 to 192930. They played their home games at PNC Park (Park Factors: 92/92) where 1,257,458 fans witnessed their 2022 Pirates finish the season with a .383 winning percentage. BRADENTON, Fla. -- Wil Crowe is hungry. The future ofBryan Reynoldshas dominated Pirates-related headlines ever since his trade request early on in the offseason., Colorado, Houston and Pittsburgh join the list of nearly half the teams facing some uncertainty about the potential bankruptcy of the Diamond Sports Group that operates the Bally networks. Expect the 20-year-old outfielder to open the 2023 campaign at Single-A Bradenton. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. He missed most of the 2022 campaign while recovering from a UCL injury to his elbow as well as the hamstring injury, but he appears to have made a full recovery over the offseason. Under Major League Baseball protocol, umpires in spring training arent obligated to proceed to the bottom of the ninth after a game has been played to a finish the possibility of a needless injury, perhaps on a foul tip striking the plate ump, is among the concerns. The weak showing in 2013 led to Jones being designated for assignment after the team acquired prospects Jaff Decker and Miles Mikolas in a trade with the San Diego Padres. The Orioles and Pirates both wanted to play the bottom of the 9th inning despite the Pirates technically winning the game 7-4. The left-hander's 2022 season ended with a partial UCL tear in his elbow, but he's now fully recovered. Maybe such an addition will give their fans a sliver of hope. WebFirst Pitch: The Pittsburgh Pirates and Shooting Stars. He provides organizational depth for the Pirates in 2023. He finished out with a 98 OPS+ and wRC+ and 95 DRC+. He joined the crew prior to the 2005 season and serves as an Who are the 23 MLB pitchers who have thrown a perfectgame? Although Wilson wasnt expected to carry the pitching staff, his starts have been anything but serviceable. He posted a wRC+ of just 95 and OPS+ of 94. What Happened in 2022. The Bucs collected 10 hits and saw impressive performances on the mound in the win. "I think I grade out better in left, anyway, so that'll be better for everybody," Reynolds told reporters at Pirates camp. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-USA TODAY Sports Pittsburgh Pirates: Yoshi Tsutsugos major league career may be over Tweet Share He walked 70 hitters in 103 innings in 2005. There was a scary moment at Pittsburgh Pirates spring training on Tuesday when the team's medical staff had to perform CPR in the outfield during a workout. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. The severity of the issue is unclear, though the fact Stephenson hasn't been shut down from throwing is an encouraging sign. Next. That all happened before a July 31st five-player trade sent him to the Seattle Mariners. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. It's reassuring nonetheless that the Pirates have cleared him for full activity for the first week of camp, ensuring that the 24-year-old can continue to hone his craft in the field and at the plate during the Grapefruit League slate. On September 1, 1971, the Pirates starting lineup in the field was all African-American and Afro-Latino players. Marisnick has no future with the organization and will not have any trade value to potentially help with the future. It has happened that umpires have permitted play to continue and kept working, but they arent required to allow it. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Jones stepped to the plate in a Marlins uniform 547 times, and did better compared to 2013, albeit with still overall unimpressive numbers. While his outfield defense wasnt great, it was manageable with +4 DRS, -1.1 UZR, and -1.8 range runs above average. Spring Training means baseball is back apparently with or without umpires. The proposed rule is a victory for the biofuels industry, which for years has pushed to allow sales of gasoline blended with 15% ethanol during the summer. Jones was mainly used as a platoon, and only received 73 plate appearances vs southpaws. A woman was shot and killed by police Friday afternoon in Pittsburgh’s St. Clair neighborhood after she fired at police, authorities said. Teams occasionally agree to shorten or lengthen spring training games depending on needs. Some players alter their stance, like Jack Suwinski. In the first 50 games we had the best one-two-three punch in baseballRonnie Kline, Bob Friend and Dale Long. Though the fact that he has three minor-league options remaining may work against him in his bid for a spot on the Pirates' Opening Day roster, De Los Santos looks to be one of the Bucs' more promising relievers from a skills standpoint. section: | slug: | sport: baseball | route: team_page_home | The De Jongs are hosting David Bednar and his wife, Casey, BRADENTON -- The Pirates 9-7 loss to the Phillies on Monday at LECOM Park may have been a preview of a defensive alignment that manager Derek Shelton could regularly roll out during the regular season: Bryan Reynolds in left field, Jack Suwinski in center field and Andrew McCutchen in right, BRADENTON -- When Andrew McCutchen reunited with the Pirates this offseason, Josh Harrison began receiving an influx of texts and tweets. Such situations are subject to discussion and agreement among all sides. Defensively, he was below average with -3 DRS, -1.8 UZR, and a -1.5 dWAR at first base. Under Major League Baseball protocol, umpires in spring training arent obligated to proceed to the bottom of the ninth after a game has been played to a finish the possibility of a needless injury, perhaps on a foul tip striking the plate ump, is among the concerns. Once in Philadelphia, however, the stats did everything but improve. The Pittsburgh Pirates are less than two months away from Opening Day. The umpires left the field thinking All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Pirates broadcaster Greg Brown breaks down Tuesdays umpire snafu. By WPXI.com News Staff. Poor Bullpen Management Led to the Downfall of the 2014 Pittsburgh Pirates (Rum Bunter), Pirates Prospects Daily: Bradenton Could Have A Crowded Outfield Picture (Pirates Prospects), Four pieces of unfinished offseason business (CBS Sports), Whos the team to beat in NL West? While Marisnick may be ready to return from the injured list this week, it is a return that should not happen. He currently has a 120-198 record for a .377 winning percentage. Good enough for a brief call to the Majors where the slugger collected just 16 hits, but struck out 20 times in 84 plate appearances. LAKELAND, Fla. The Detroit Tigers clipped the Pittsburgh Pirates, 8-7, on Wednesday at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, on Nick Maton's walk-off home run. PENN HILLS (KDKA) - Police this morning are treating the death of a Penn Hills couple as an apparent murder-suicide. Pittsburgh native John Wehner is in his 18th season as a member of the Pirates broadcast team. The Pittsburgh Pirates and Baltimore Orioles found themselves in an odd position during a spring training contest on Tuesday.With Pittsburgh winning 7-4 after the top of the ninth inning, the games umpires left the field for the day. For the second straight game, the Pittsburgh Pirates suffered a 9-7 loss in Bradenton. Overall, he suffered a sophomore slump that ended with a -0.3 bWAR and -0.2 fWAR. The Pirates asking price for Reynolds, who was an All-Star in 2021, is said to be high. White (elbow/hamstring) isn't expected to face any restrictions during minor-league spring training, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports. 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