Although the deadline passed, news of a trade broke through in the middle of the Pirates-Cardinals game. #Mariners complete Minor League trade of infielder Robert Andino to Pirates for player to be named.— Greg Johns (@GregJohnsMLB) August 1, 2013 Greg Johns, Mariners reporter for MLB.com, first broke the news that the Pirates and Mariners have agreed on a trade that would send the 29-year-old Andino to the Pirates. Andino has a slash line of .184/.253/.237 in 29 games this year, ... Read More
Archives for July 2013
Bucco Gameday: Huntington Talks Deadline, McKenry Shut Down For Season
PNC Park – The Pirates (64 – 42), fresh off of a sweep of yesterday’s double header, look to make it four in-a-row over the Cardinals (62 – 43) and extend their NL Central lead to 2 ½ games. Jeff Locke (9 – 3, 2.15 ERA) will take on Adam Wainwright (13 – 6, 2.51 ERA). 4pm today marked the non-waiver trade deadline for the MLB and the Pirates have appeared to remain in-tact as they did not make any moves before the deadline. Neil Huntington talked about not making a move: “We looked ... Read More
Training Camp Roundup: Day Five
Ben Roethlisberger behind center in practice (Photo Credit: vader29) Injury notes. Cortez Allen not in pads again on Wednesday afternoon — Mike Prisuta (@DVEMike) July 31, 2013 Tomlin called Allen "day to day". Nick Williams did not finish practice with a knee injury. Tomlin elaborated on DeMarcus Van Dyke's hamstring injury, calling it "significant" and that the injury could leave DVD on the shelf for awhile. - Jim Wexell breaks some important information regarding David ... Read More
All aboard the bandwagon
With the Pittsburgh Pirates in legitimate pennant contention for the first time in decades, there's a sudden influx of "bandwagon fans." For the most part, the fanbase is excited to be infused new blood. "A new Pirates generation," as the PNC Park victory song pronounces. But then you have the select few who will lament the presence of these so-called bandwagon fans, grumbling to anyone within ear shot how they've been a loyal fan through the drought and well before, how they're among the few ... Read More
Bylsma and Laviolette behind the same bench make an interesting pair
Dan Bylsma, head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins, has the astute honor to lead the U.S. Olympic Men’s Hockey Team at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. Bylsma, a native of Grand Haven, Michigan, is without question well deserving of his first shot at a national team. Bylsma has a Stanley Cup on his resume and a clear grasp when handling a lineup filled with superstars, which should really help him in preparing for the Olympics. Byslma applies a North-South game in transition ... Read More
Cumpton, bats lead Pirates sweep of doubleheader, baseball’s top record
After a lengthy, yet successful, first game of the double-dip, the Pirates were looking for their first sweep of a doubleheader since 9/30/2009 at Chicago and their first at home since 8/28/2007 against the Cincinnati Reds. Despite having five players in the lineup that spent part of this year in Indianapolis, the Pirates extended their half-game lead over the Cardinals in the N.L. Central with a 6-0 win in game two. "I was pleased with the effort today, off the mound especially," Pirates ... Read More
Washington Outduels Normal in Pitcher’s Duel 3-2
** The following is an official recap from the Washington Wild Things ** Washington, PA-AJ Nunziato drove in Shain Stoner for the game-winning run in the seventh and the Washington Wild Things, presented by Washington Financial, defeated the Normal Cornbelters 3-2 to take the series on Tuesday night at CONSOL Energy Park. Normal and Washington battled through a couple scoreless innings before the Wild Things manufactured the game’s first run in the bottom of the third via a clutch two-out ... Read More
Burnett, Lynn both impressive in Pirates 2-1 game one win
Strolling into the ballpark today, the young James Santelli tweeted that today was the biggest day in Pittsburgh baseball since 1992. While you may agree or disagree (I'm the latter), today's doubleheader with the Cardinals just a half-game up on the Pirates was a pretty big deal. Wasting no time, the Pirates and Cardinals skipped desert and went straight to the entree with A.J. Burnett and Lance Lynn both putting on a show in the Pirates 2-1 extra-inning win. Neither pitcher recorded a ... Read More
From SRU to St. Louis, Matt Adams continues to impress
When a high school athlete looks to take his athletic career to the next level, he has a couple of choices to make. If he's good enough, the offers will come in from schools around the country. If he's really, really good enough, to the point where he can turn pro, Division I schools will be the choice. They do, after all, offer the highest competition and the best chance to get recognized. But what if you don't get scouted in high school and don't have any major college pursuing you? The answer ... Read More
Report: Cooke’s decision to head out West based on job promise from Pens
With the limited funds, the Pittsburgh Penguins had some tough decisions to make as they approached the offseason. With the re-signing of Chris Kunitz, Pascal Dupuis and Rob Scuderi, fan favorite Matt Cooke found himself on the outside looking in. While losing Cooke was hard for Pens fans, knowing the reason that he left could make it a little bit easier to swallow. According to a source close to Cooke, the Penguins started talking money with Scuderi's agent before they were technically ... Read More