For the better part of the MLB season, we've been choosing our "Pirate of the Week" each week. Now, as the regular season is over and the Pittsburgh Pirates head into the postseason and get set to host the Wild Card playoff game, we want to bring you our Pirate of the Year. Without further hesitation, your Pirate of the Year is ... Andrew McCutchen. McCutchen has been heralded as the team's MVP all season. Just about every at-bat he has the chants of "MVP" ring out through PNC Park and even on ... Read More
Archives for October 2013
Pirates release wild card roster
Here is the Pirates wild card roster: 9 pitchers - Gerrit Cole Jeanmar Gomez Jason Grilli Francisco Liriano Vin Mazzaro Mark Melancon Bryan Morris Tony Watson Justin Wilson 3 catchers: Russell Martin Tony Sanchez John Buck 8 infielders: Pedro Alvarez Clint Barmes Josh Harrison Garrett Jones Jordy Mercer Justin Morneau Gaby Sanchez Neil Walker 5 outfielders: Marlon Byrd Starling ... Read More
Cup of Joe: Enjoy the game tonight
Since the Pirates clinched home field for the wild card on Saturday, I've been trolling fans left and right on social media sites. Well, technically, the I haven't been trolling, because no matter where you look, you see something about the Pirates playing on Tuesday against the Reds. All of the fans are excited, which is great. It's great for the city and great for the fans. However, do fans really know how to feel? Fans have experienced the Penguins and Steelers playing in the playoffs ... Read More