Pittsburgh Pirates left-handed starting pitcher Marco Gonzales is headed back to the injured list with a left forearm strain. Manager Derek Shelton announced Monday night’s game at San Diego. That would have been Gonzales’ scheduled start. Jake Woodford made the start instead. Relief pitcher Ryder Ryan was called up to take Gonzales’ spot on the active roster. Pirates to … [Read more...] about Veteran Pirates Pitcher Is Headed Back to Injured List
Pirates Addition of Former Yankees Pitcher is a Head-Scratcher
The news that the Pittsburgh Pirates will select the contract of Domingo Germán is as puzzling as it was unexpected. The former New York Yankees pitcher, who was toiling for Triple-A Indianapolis, is expected to join the club for Friday night’s game in Los Angeles. Insider Mike Rodriguez was the first with this surprising piece of news. Breaking News: According to my sources, … [Read more...] about Pirates Addition of Former Yankees Pitcher is a Head-Scratcher
Pirates Roster Moves and Rehab Assignments Portend More Roster Shuffling
On Thursday, the Pittsburgh Pirates announced three roster moves after announcing that two players would begin rehab assignments. Let’s look at the impact these moves will have on the Pirates in the near and distant future. Pirates Roster Moves and Rehab Assignments Portend More Shuffling Starting pitcher Jared Jones and outfielder Joshua Palacios joined the Triple-A … [Read more...] about Pirates Roster Moves and Rehab Assignments Portend More Roster Shuffling
One Pirates Pitcher Should Have a More Important Bullpen Role
As their bullpen continues to blow leads and rake up demoralizing losses, the Pittsburgh Pirates should look to Kyle Nicolas. This past weekend at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Pirates lost two of three. They could have won all three games with effective performances from the bullpen. On Friday night, the Pirates lost, 9-8, when three relievers gave up three runs … [Read more...] about One Pirates Pitcher Should Have a More Important Bullpen Role
Pirates Star Isn’t Changing Positions, Despite Public Outcry
On Wednesday evening, three errors by Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz renewed the outcry to move him off shortstop. That night, the Pirates suffered a disappointing 5-4 loss against the Astros in Houston. It prevented the Bucs from sweeping the series after winning the first two games. A solid outing by surprise starter Jake Woodford, making his Pirates debut, was … [Read more...] about Pirates Star Isn’t Changing Positions, Despite Public Outcry