Final: Twins 5, Pirates 4 (box) WP: Cole De Vries (1-0, 0.00 ERA) LP: Kris Johnson (0-1, 9.00 ERA) SV: Pedro Hernandez (1, 0.00 ERA) Kyle McPherson got the nod on the hill today for the Bucs and pitched two scoreless innings. He gave up one hit, which turned out to be the first hit
Clint Barmes Homers in 9-2 Win Over Braves
Final: Pirates 9, Braves 2 (box) WP: Jason Grilli (1-0, 0.00 ERA) LP: Jonny Venters (0-1, 18.00 ERA) James McDonald started and pitched two scoreless innings. He struck out one, walked one, and didn’t allow a hit. Through two games, Pirates’ starters have yet to give up a base hit. Three of the left-handers competing
Jeff Locke Pitches Three Shutout Innings in Spring Opener Win
Final: Pirates 3, Rays 2 (box) WP: Jeff Locke (1-0, 0.00 ERA) LP: J.D. Martin (0-1, 4.50 ERA) SV: Brooks Brown (1, 0.00 ERA) Jeff Locke started for the Bucs and pitched three scoreless innings. He struck out one, walked one, and didn’t allow a hit. Starling Marte went 1 for 2 with a single
Pirates agree to extension with Clint Hurdle
#Pirates will extend Hurdle thru 2014 with option for 2015 — Rob Biertempfel (@BiertempfelTrib) February 18, 2013 I don’t think there are too many fans out there who really care for Clint Hurdle all that much, at least not fans who read this site, but it’s hard to argue against this move. The Pirates
Francisco Liriano Deal Officially Done
For real this time. Liriano passed physical. Deal with #Pirates finally official. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) February 8, 2013 It’s gotten to the point where I won’t believe Francisco Liriano is actually a Pirate until I see him in uniform. Still no word yet on the terms of the contract, but I would assume
Report: Pirates Close to Deal with Jonathan Sanchez
Confirmed: #Pirates close to minor league contract with FA lhp Jonathan Sanchez. — Rob Biertempfel (@BiertempfelTrib) February 5, 2013 It looks like the Pirates have found their contingency plan to Francisco Liriano in LHP Jonathan Sanchez. Pirates fans will most likely remember Sanchez as the piece the Neal Huntington wanted from San Francisco in