Posts By Alex Stumpf
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6.7K65Courtesy of StepOutside.orgMound Visit: Is Moran’s glove hopeless?
Colin Moran was one of baseball's worst defensive infielders in 2019, but changing where he starts from could help him play to his strengths better.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 12:07 AM January 16, 2020 -
2.8K4PiratesRed Sox, Alex Cora part ways amid cheating investigation
Red Sox manager and former Astros bench coach Alex Cora and the Red Sox mutually agreed to part ways Tuesday amid Major League Baseball's investigation of the team using electronics...
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 8:04 PM January 14, 2020 -
10.5K32PiratesPNC Park getting upgrades ahead of 2020 season
PNC Park will undergo renovations before the 2020 season to improve the fan experience, including replacing seating throughout the stadium.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 6:20 AM January 14, 2020 -
4.3K74PiratesMLB hammers Astros for cheating
Major League Baseball suspended Astros manager AJ Hinch and GM Jeff Luhnow for a year for their involvement in the Astros' sign stealing scandal.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 1:20 AM January 13, 2020 -
6.9K17PiratesMLB Network ranks Reynolds, Marte among best outfielders
MLB Network's projections have Bryan Reynolds as the third best left fielder and Starling Marte the sixth best center fielder.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 10:02 PM January 11, 2020 -
3.2K41PiratesMurphy, another sub-.200 hitter, to fight for backup catcher job
The Pirates added another good-gloved catcher to the mix Friday, signing John Ryan Murphy to a minor-league deal with an invite to spring training.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 12:40 PM January 10, 2020 -
4.2K64PiratesPirates avoid arbitration with all eight eligible
The Pirates came to terms for 2020 contracts with several of their players Friday, including Josh Bell and Jameson Taillon.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 12:10 AM January 10, 2020 -
5.4K86PiratesPirates add Heredia for outfield, DFA Reyes
The Pirates signed outfielder Guillermo Heredia Thursday, giving them some much-needed depth at the position.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 2:54 PM January 9, 2020 -
1.5K3PiratesPiratesFest extended for season-ticket holders, public
Citing demand, the Pirates are opening the gates earlier than originally planned for PiratesFest this year. The event will take place Jan. 24-25.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 2:00 PM January 9, 2020 -
5.4K115PiratesIs Stallings really the catcher? Appears so
With all of the major catching free agents off the market, it is looking more likely Jacob Stallings will be the Pirates' starting catcher.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 2:50 AM January 8, 2020 -
4.4K10PiratesStaff finalized with hitting coach Rabelo
The Pirates hired Tigers' Double-A manager Mike Rebelo as assistant hitting coach Tuesday, finalizing their 2020 coaching staff.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 12:48 AM January 8, 2020 -
4.1K12PiratesReport: Elias Diaz signs with Rockies
Elias Diaz is heading to the Rockies on a minor-league deal. The Pirates non-tendered Diaz in December.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 11:37 PM January 6, 2020 -
6.9K7PiratesMusgrove: Astros allegations don’t ‘affect me at all’
In an appearance in Houston, Joe Musgrove said he does not believe the Astros' cheating allegations taints their championship.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 12:03 PM January 6, 2020 -
10.8K84PiratesMound Visit: The all-decade worst Pirates team
The Pirates may have had an MVP and All-Stars during the 2010s, but they also had prospect busts and bad free agents. This is a roster of the latter.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 7:04 PM January 3, 2020 -
4.9K14PiratesPirates add Astros exec Ocampo to front office
The Pirates are adding Oz Ocampo, the Astros' former director of international and Latin player development, to their front office.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 12:54 PM January 3, 2020 -
7.1K91PiratesMound Visit: The all-decade Pirates team ☕
In a decade filled with extreme highs and lows, these 25 players were the best to suit up for the Pirates during the 2010s.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 12:01 AM January 1, 2020 -
5.3K30PiratesSherlock ‘thrilled’ to work with catchers ☕
New major league coach Glenn Sherlock is bringing his decades of experience in instructing catchers to the Pirates' staff.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 12:03 AM December 25, 2019 -
4.7K6PiratesPirates add veteran Sherlock for new coaching position
The Pirates added veteran coach Glenn Sherlock to their major-league staff Monday. He will focus on catching and run prevention.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 4:18 PM December 23, 2019