Before Tuesday night’s home game against the Cincinnati Reds, the Pittsburgh Pirates placed reliever Colin Holderman on the injured list. It’s Holderman’s second trip to the IL already this season. This time, right thumb inflammation lands him on the IL. Pitcher Isaac Mattson has been selected from Triple-A Indianapolis to take Holderman’s spot on the active roster. To make … [Read more...] about Bad News for Pirates Regarding Holderman and Gonzales
At Long Last, Pirates Activate First Baseman Horwitz from Injured List
The Pittsburgh Pirates will activate first baseman Spencer Horwitz from the injured list for Saturday night’s game in Philadelphia. So said manager Don Kelly to a gaggle of reporters before the game, according to Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. It will be Horwitz’s long-awaited Pirates debut. The left-handed-batting Horwitz, 27, was acquired from the Toronto Blue … [Read more...] about At Long Last, Pirates Activate First Baseman Horwitz from Injured List
Pirates Bring Back Former Manager for Don Kelly’s Coaching Staff
The Pittsburgh Pirates have hired former manager Gene Lamont to serve on new manager Don Kelly’s coaching staff. He will serve as a “Special Advisor” to Kelly. The Pirates had two coaching vacancies to fill after they promoted Kelly to manager and fired game planning coach Radley Haddad. The other vacancy will be filled by Chris Truby, who was managing the Pirates’ Triple-A … [Read more...] about Pirates Bring Back Former Manager for Don Kelly’s Coaching Staff
Don Kelly’s First Week as Pirates Manager Shows He’s No Derek Shelton
Thursday marks one week since the Pittsburgh Pirates fired manager Derek Shelton and promoted Don Kelly to the leadership position. One week does not a season make, but it’s enough time to draw some conclusions about Kelly’s managerial style. It may not have quite the same ring as Lloyd Bentsen telling Dan Quayle, “Senator, you’re no Jack Kennedy,” but after a week, it’s clear … [Read more...] about Don Kelly’s First Week as Pirates Manager Shows He’s No Derek Shelton
Paul Skenes to Pitch for Team USA in 2026 World Baseball Classic
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes will pitch for Team USA at the 2026 World Baseball Classic, the team announced Tuesday. This will bolster a pitching staff that has been a point of concern. The 22-year-old right-hander, a three-time USA Baseball alum, brings elite velocity and a proven track record to the roster. Skenes spent two years at the Air Force Academy and expressed … [Read more...] about Paul Skenes to Pitch for Team USA in 2026 World Baseball Classic