Last Word On Baseball

There was nothing like Opening Day with the Pittsburgh Pirates at Three Rivers Stadium during the 1970s. That decade saw the Pirates win two World Series championships and six National League East Division titles. Opening Day games started at 1:35 in the afternoon during the week. Kids cut school to go to the games. Truant officers either looked the other way or went to the … [Read more...] about Pirates Writer Recalls Opening Days in the 1970s

The Pittsburgh Pirates have chosen their backup catcher and optioned catcher Henry Davis to Triple-A Indianapolis. Versatile players Billy Cook and Nick Yorke were optioned to Indy along with Davis. Additionally, outfielder Joshua Palacios has been designated for assignment. The moves were posted to the Pirates Transactions page. #Pirates have optioned Henry Davis, Billy Cook … [Read more...] about Pirates Option Former No. 1 Draft Choice to Triple-A, Among Other Moves

With a new hitting coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates comes a new approach to hitting. It just might be working. Spencer Horwitz on Hitting Coach Matt Hague. pic.twitter.com/ZYuMY8pDrX — Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) December 18, 2024 Two-Strike Approach is Evident When Pirates are Hitting in Spring As the reader probably already knows, the new Pirates hitting coach is Matt … [Read more...] about New Approach to Hitting May Pay Off for Pirates

As relief pitcher David Bednar struggles in the spring games, the Pittsburgh Pirates have a closer problem. From 2021-23, the popular right-hander from nearby Mars, Pennsylvania, had 61 saves, a 2.25 ERA, and 1.063 WHIP. He was an All-Star in 2022 and 2023. In the latter year, he led the National League with 39 saves.   I’m incredibly blessed to have the opportunity to play in … [Read more...] about Options Pirates Could Consider For Closer Role