-
Follow Us
On Facebook
On Flipboard
On Twitter
Free Newsletters
On YouTubePittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / April 8
Pirates call up SS Tsung-Che Cheng 
How will Cheng help the Pirates? With Jared Triolo landing on the 10-Day IL with a lower back injury, 23-year-old shortstop Tsung-Che Cheng gets his first call to the show from Triple-A Indianapolis.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / April 7
Pirates Place Gold Glove Infielder on IL, Recall No. 17 Prospect
The Pirates are placing infielder Jared Triolo on the injured list and recalling shortstop Tsung-Che Cheng from Triple-A Indianapolis. Alex Stumpf was the first to break the news on Monday afternoon.
The 'MLB Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz
How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 7
Pirates to promote Tsung-Che Cheng
The Pirates are going to promote infielder Tsung-Che Cheng to the majors, reports Alex Stumpf of MLB.com. He is already on the 40-man roster but will be making his major league debut as soon as he gets into a game.
The 25 most eccentric MLB players of all time
Professional baseball players can be a weird bunch. So, trying to narrow down 25 of the greatest characters of Major League Baseball, based on their eccentricities, can be a tough task.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / March 7
One Prospect Off to Needed Strong Start at Pirates Spring Training
One of the benefits of spring training to a player coming off a down year is that it serves as blank slate, a turn of the page if you will. Players who didn’t perform well the previous year get a chance to implement adjustments they made during the offseason to generate better results.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / January 10
Pirates All 40: Prospect Tsung-Che Cheng Needs Rebound After Down Year
This is one in a series of stories breaking down members of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 40-man roster . Tsung-Che Cheng was one of two prospects the Pittsburgh Pirates added to their 40-man roster last offseason to protect from the Rule 5 draft.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / December 5
Pirates Prospect Update: Is Tsung-Che Cheng ready for Pittsburgh?
It’s only a matter of time for the top Taiwanese prospect. On this edition of the Pirates’ Prospect Update series, we take a look at where Tsung-Che Cheng is at in his career and if he’s ready to make the jump to Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / November 18
Prospect Protection Deadline: Do Pirates Add Anyone to 40-Man Roster?
The deadline to protect prospects eligible for the Rule 5 Draft is Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET and the Pittsburgh Pirates have some decisions to make. Players
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / October 21
Pirates Top 30 Prospects No. 20: After Good Start to Career, Tsung-Che Cheng Struggles in ‘24
This is one in a series of stories breaking down PBN’s Top 30 Pittsburgh Pirates prospects. For most of his career after the Pittsburgh Pirates signed him as an amateur free agent for $380,000 out of Taiwan, Tsung-Che Cheng continued to see his stock rise.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / September 23
Pirates Minor League Report: Mike Burrows Ends Season On High Note
Triple-A Indianapolis concluded the Pirates’ minor league season on Sunday with a 9-4 win over the St. Paul Saints. Although he allowed three earned runs, Pirates’ No.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / August 8
Pirates Minor League Report: Cheng, White Hit Homers
Pirates’ affiliates won two games on Wednesday, highlighted by homers from highly-ranked prospects like Tsung-Che Cheng and Lonnie White Jr. Triple-A Indianapolis defeated the Nashville Sounds 4-3 in ten innings, with Billy Cook and Edward Olivares each notching doubles.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / June 11
Pirates Minor League Updates: Johnson, Cheng Break Out; Ashcraft K’s 12
This is one in a weekly update on the Pittsburgh Pirates’ top 10 prospects. Pittsburgh Pirates position player prospects have largely struggled this season, but Termarr Johnson and Tsung-Che Cheng broke out with big weeks.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / February 28, 2024
Pirates Spring Game Recap: Cheng, Joe Homers Not Enough in Loss to Tigers
Tsung-Che Cheng and Connor Joe each hit home runs, but the Pittsburgh Pirates were defeated 5-3 by the Detroit Tigers at LECOM Park on Wednesday. Cheng’s two-run home run to center field in the bottom of the third broke a scoreless tie.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 23, 2024
A look at Pirates' second base camp battle
With spring training’s arrival, the next few weeks will feature a number of camp battles around the league.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Bucs Dugout / January 9, 2024
Pirates prospect update: Shortstop Tsung-Che Cheng
With more stars emerging out of the Pacific, the Pirates may have their own in Tsung-Che Cheng. On this edition of the Pirates’ Prospect Update, we break down the game and journey for Tsung-Che Cheng who many believe will be a must-watch player this season.
Pittsburgh Pirates News / Pittsburgh Baseball Now / December 1, 2023
Pirates All 40: What Challenges Will Triple-A Present to Tsung-Che Cheng?
This is one in a series of stories breaking down members of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 40-man roster. On July 2, 2019, the Pittsburgh Pirates signed infielder Tsung-Che Cheng as an amateur free agent.
Breaking News
Trending News
Customize Your Newsletter
+
Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!
Popular Quizzes
Today's Latest News
MY ACCOUNT SUBSCRIBE ADVERTISE JOBS FAQ
PRIVACY POLICY EDITORIAL POLICY CONTACT US
ABOUT YARDBARKER TERMS OF SERVICE
PRIVACY POLICY EDITORIAL POLICY CONTACT US
ABOUT YARDBARKER TERMS OF SERVICE
Copyright 2025 YB Media, LLC.
All rights reserved.
Use of this website (including any and all parts and
components) constitutes your acceptance of these
Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
This site is for entertainment purposes only.
There is no gambling offered on this site.
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.
Use of this website (including any and all parts and
components) constitutes your acceptance of these
Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
This site is for entertainment purposes only.
There is no gambling offered on this site.
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.