The MLB released their top-selling jerseys so far in 2016 with the All-Star break in full swing. While Mark Melancon and Starling Marte will be representing the Pirates in San Diego for the midsummer classic, it's centerfielder Andrew McCutchen who is representing the Pirates on the backs of fans. The MLB most popular player jerseys are based on sales from MLBShop.com of Majestic jerseys between Jan. 1 and the All-Star Game. While total numbers of jerseys sold were not available, McCutchen ... Read More
Archives for July 2016
Short start proves too much for Pirates to overcome
The Pittsburgh Pirates have been finding ways to come from behind and win games but another short start, this time from Jonathon Niese forced a frequently used bullpen into action early leading to a 6-5 defeat to the Chicago Cubs. Niese lasted a season-low 3.2 innings a day after Chad Kuhl pitched and threw 76 pitches. He allowed five earned runs on eight hits with four of them coming in a two-run first inning. "I think it's just the consistency of the angle," manager Clint Hurdle said. ... Read More
Pittsburgh Riverhounds fall to Bethlehem Steel FC, 2-0
Yet another change at the goalkeeper position didn’t help head coach Dave Brandt and the Pittsburgh Riverhounds get their second win under Brandt. Sunday, the Riverhounds traveled to Bethlehem, PA to face the Bethlehem Steel FC, and the Steel FC defeated the Riverhounds, 2-0. The Riverhounds used the game to make some more changes to last week’s starting defensive lineup. It was the second game in a row that defender Willie Hunt didn’t start. Starting in his place at left back was Ryan ... Read More
Huntington will use All-Star break to Pirates’ advantage
For the final time before the second half of play begins, Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Neal Huntington met with reporters to discuss various topics. On pitcher Gerrit Cole's health and ideal return date: “We'll see how he responds and bounces back. Ideally, we'll get him back soon after the All-Star break if he can, but if he needs another one we'll get him another one.” On pitcher Jameson Taillon's health: “He's doing great. We had planned on giving him 10 days around the All-Star ... Read More
Pirates look to sweep Cubs heading into All-Star break
The Pittsburgh Pirates battled to a comeback 12-6 victory Saturday evening over the Chicago Cubs. Josh Bell had the big hit, a grand slam in his second Major League at-bat. “We were having a blast,” said pitcher Arquimedes Caminero. “It was a fun time playing baseball, playing as hard as we could to win the game. That’s what we try to do when we go out there.” https://twitter.com/Jedidiah412/status/751958240980787200 This afternoon, the Pirates will try to earn a series sweep of the ... Read More
Hell’s Bell: Bell’s grand slam helps provides Pirates win
There already were fireworks by the fifth inning celebrating Pittsburgh's Bicentennial, but in Saturday's Pittsburgh Pirates game against the Chicago Cubs, Josh Bell was not satisfied. In his second major league game, Bell took a swing at a 1-1 Adam Warren (3-2) pitch and when he saw it in the air, gave a jump and fist pump all while screaming "let's go" as he rounded the bases for his first career home run. Bell had hit a grand slam 107 miles-per-hour off the bat and was the first ... Read More
Injuries and a birthday set stage for Saturday’s Pirates game
After a big comeback win Friday against the Chicago Cubs, the Pittsburgh Pirates hope there's another win in store when they take on the Cubs for the second game of the series. Saturday, Pirates rookie Chad Kuhl (1-0. 4.09 ERA) will face Chicago's Jon Lester (9-4, 2.67 ERA). The game will be Kuhl's third career Major League start. In his first, he defeated Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw; Kuhl tossed five innings and allowed three runs. In his most recent start, Kuhl battled ... Read More
Riverhounds sign Ryan Adeleye
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds have signed defender Ryan Adeleye to a one-year contract with an option for 2017. The Riverhounds signed the defender only on Friday, but Adeleye has been practicing with the team for two weeks now. He will be joining a list of defenders that include Willie Hunt, Karsten Smith, Sergio Campbell, Jordan Murrell and Drew Russell. “We’re thrilled to have signed Ryan,” said head coach Dave Brandt. “He’s an experienced player and a very good central defender and ... Read More
Pirates’ Marte named to All-Star Game
It was thought that Starling Marte would not make his first career All-Star Game appearance when he placed second in the National League Final Vote, but Saturday afternoon that was not revealed to be the case. Marte will be heading to San Diego replacing Yoenis Cespedes. “It’s been a crazy 24 hours," he said. "It was definitely an emotional ride thinking it wasn’t going to happen. I am excited, this is something that I really have worked hard to go to and I’m really looking forward to the ... Read More
Pirates solve Cubs’ Arrieta in big win
In the sixth inning, Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman David Freese's committed a costly error, allowing the Chicago Cubs to take a lead for the first time all night — something that's considered a cardinal sin when Cubs' ace Jake Arrieta is on the mound. Yet the Pirates got away with it, winning 8-4. This win allowed the Pirates to snap an eight-game losing streak to NL Central opponents, and the division-leading Cubs have now lost eight of their past nine games. In Friday's game, the ... Read More