LATEST STORIES FROM POST-GAZETTE
MLB: Free agents
4 hours ago by
Post-Gazette
| Comments
Teams were allowed to begin signing free agents on Friday. A breakdown of the free-agent pool: National League PIRATES ---- None.
MLB Notebook: This free agent signing season looking less festive
4 hours ago by
Post-Gazette
| Comments
It's the time of year in baseball for courting and bluffing -- sometimes simultaneously.
Karstens waived in roster shuffling
1 day ago by
Post-Gazette
| Comments
Facing a midnight deadline last night to set their 40-man roster, the Pirates announced yesterday that they waived starter-reliever Jeff Karstens and officially added hard-throwing reliever Ramon
Pirates protect 3 minor-leaguers, release Karstens
1 day ago by
Post-Gazette
| Comments
The Pirates this afternoon cut loose starter-reliever Jeff Karstens and officially added hard-throwing reliever Ramon Aguero, outfielder Gorkys Hernandez plus starters Brad Lincoln and Bryan Morris to their 40-man roster, thus protecting those minor leaguers from being exposed for...
MLB Notebook: Lincecum captures 2nd Cy Young in row
2 days ago by
Post-Gazette
| Comments
Tim Lincecum needed just 15 wins to bag another NL Cy Young Award. Throw out those old baseball cards.
Pirates enter free agency cautiously
2 days ago by
Post-Gazette
| Comments
The Pirates enter the opening of free-agent season today as patient, prudent investors in pursuit of a bat and bullpen arms.
Tracy, Scioscia earn managers' top honor
3 days ago by
Post-Gazette
| Comments
The Los Angeles Angels could have crumbled when pitcher Nick Adenhart was killed in a car accident in April, overcome by waves of grief and sadness. Mike Scioscia kept them moving forward.
Scioscia, Tracy win Manager of the Year awards
3 days ago by
Post-Gazette
| Comments
The Los Angeles Angels could have crumbled when pitcher Nick Adenhart was killed in a car accident in April, overcome by waves of grief and sadness.
MLB Notebook: Coach's mental state at ease
7 days ago by
Post-Gazette
| Comments
Seattle Mariners manager Don Wakamatsu talked with bullpen coach John Wetteland Friday and said he believes that all the talk Thursday about suicide and mental health issues were highly
MLB Notebook: Mariners sign Wilson to 2-year, $10M deal
8 days ago by
Post-Gazette
| Comments
Shortstop Jack Wilson and the Seattle Mariners agreed yesterday to a $10 million, two-year contract.
MLB Notebook: Braves, Hudson agree to deal
9 days ago by
Post-Gazette
| Comments
Right-hander Tim Hudson agreed to a $28 million, three-year contract with the Atlanta Braves yesterday, giving the team a wealth of starting pitching and setting up a likely trade to bolster the
Pirates face Phillies six times in spring schedule
10 days ago by
Post-Gazette
| Comments
Six games with the Philadelphia Phillies -- including two in Citizens Bank Park April 2-3 -- and four with the Tampa Bay Rays dot the 33-game Pirates' spring schedule, the club announced
Pirates announce spring training schedule
10 days ago by
Post-Gazette
| Comments
Six games with the 2008 world-champion Phillies -- including two in Citizens Bank Park April 2-3 -- and four with the Tampa Bay Rays dot the 33-game Pirates' spring schedule, the club announced today.
Pirates' Class A move approved
11 days ago by
Post-Gazette
| Comments
As expected, Florida State League owners this afternoon approved the Pirates' purchase of Cincinnati's Sarasota franchise, which they'll move to Bradenton and McKechnie Field starting with league play this April.
Pirates' Murtaugh nominated for Hall of Fame
11 days ago by
Post-Gazette
| Comments
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) -- Former Pirates manager Danny Murtaugh is among the former managers who will be on the ballot when the National Baseball Hall of Fame Veterans Committee votes next month.
MLB Notebook: Twins land Hardy to fill hole at short
15 days ago by
Post-Gazette
| Comments
The Minnesota Twins acquired shortstop J.J. Hardy yesterday, sending speedy outfielder Carlos Gomez to the Milwaukee Brewers in a trade.
Yankees, fans celebrate title
15 days ago by
Post-Gazette
| Comments
NEW YORK-- Crowds roared, church bells rang and streams of paper rained down on Broadway as the New York Yankees celebrated their 27th championship yesterday in a way only this city can, with a parade up the Canyon of Heroes.
Pirates designate three for assignment
15 days ago by
Post-Gazette
| Comments
The Pirates today assigned pitchers Virgil Vasquez and Eric Hacker to Triple-A Indianapolis, and catcher Steve Larud to Double-A Altoona.
Matsui lifts N.Y. to 27th Heaven: Yankees win Series, 4-2
16 days ago by
Post-Gazette
| Comments
NEW YORK -- Paint the town in pinstripes! Nearly a decade after their dynasty ended on a blooper in the desert, the New York Yankees are baseball's best again.
Pirates' acquisition of Iwamura aimed at present
18 days ago by
Post-Gazette
| Comments
In Neal Huntington's first major transaction prioritizing the present above the future, the Pirates' general manager last night acquired veteran infielder Akinori Iwamura from the Tampa Bay Rays for rookie reliever Jesse Chavez.
TV's stream of Series trivia is more than annoying
18 days ago by
Post-Gazette
| Comments
Rank the following three things, three things that are very plainly just not right, in order of their general creepiness, starting with the worst.
TV's stream of Series trivia is more than annoying
18 days ago by
Post-Gazette
| Comments
Rank the following three things, three things that are very plainly just not right, in order of their general creepiness, starting with the worst.
Pirates acquire Iwamura from Tampa Bay
18 days ago by
Post-Gazette
| Comments
The Pirates tonight made the first move of what might be a busy offseason, acquiring veteran infielder Akinori Iwamura from the Tampa Bay Rays for reliever Jesse Chavez.
Pirates' Veal named pitcher of the week in Arizona Fall League
19 days ago by
Post-Gazette
| Comments
Pirates left-hander Donnie Veal went 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA in the Arizona Fall League last week and was named the league's pitcher of the week.
Yankees one win from 27th championship
19 days ago by
Post-Gazette
| Comments
PHILADELPHIA -- Alex Rodriguez waited all game long for this hit. Heck, he waited his whole life.
Related Yards
Today's Best Stuff
For Bloggers
Company Info
Help
What is Yardbarker?
Join the Yardbarker Network (YBN) for more promotion, traffic, and money.
