~Pirates backup catcher Chris Stewart had minor knee surgery and will be out 6-8 weeks, Tony Sanchez will open the season as the Pirates backup catcher, with Omir Santos and Nevin Ashley serving as depth in AAA. ~Pirates starting pitcher Francisco Liriano left his last start with tightness in his left groin. The injury is […]

Report: Pirates willing to move Tabata, Mazzaro, and Snider Today Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review reported that the Pirates were willing to listen to trade offers for Jose Tabata, Travis Snider, and Vin Mazzaro. Tabata is still young at 25, a capable defender at LF and RF, and does not have major platoon […]

Mark Melancon was undeniably the Pirates best relief pitcher in 2013. The All-Star posted an incredible overall season stat line, and filled in admirably as the closer when Jason Grilli went down with an injury. Melancon’s 2013 season totals But he seemed to falter during the last two months of the season, posting a 4.22 […]

Pittsburgh Pirates Videos of Taillon, Grilli, And Alen Hanson   Pirates top pitching prospect warms up before his appearance on Friday: Closer Jason Grilli warms up before his 1st spring appearance of 2014. Alen Hanson doubles off of Kevin Correia.

Videos of Gerrit Cole Pitching Against Twins In Friday’s “B” game against the Twins, Gerrit Cole gave up two runs and struck out four in three innings. Cole allowed a opposite field 2-run HR to left handed batter Jermaine Mitchell on a fastball that was up in the strike zone. Cole vs. MLB #1 prospect […]