Posts By Alex Stumpf
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8.0K50PiratesReport: Mets interested in Marte
The Mets are looking to upgrade at center field this offseason, and they are reportedly interested in Starling Marte.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 10:01 PM November 24, 2019 -
10.1K32PiratesMound Visit: Examining Cherington’s first foray ☕
Ben Cherington's first moves as the Pirates' general manager hint towards an ideological change from the previous regime.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 11:52 PM November 22, 2019 -
10.8K72PiratesAgrazal taken off 40-man ahead of Rule 5
The Pirates added five players to their roster ahead of Wednesday's deadline to protect them from the Rule 5 draft. They also designated four for assignment.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 12:04 AM November 21, 2019 -
5.0K16PiratesVazquez facing 21 new charges
Nearly two dozen new counts were filed against Felipe Vazquez Tuesday in his second preliminary hearing in Westmoreland County.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 6:53 PM November 19, 2019 -
12.6K142PiratesInterview: Cherington, Nutting, Williams on franchise’s future ☕
Pirates owner Bob Nutting, team president Travis Williams and new GM Ben Cherington talk about identifying, acquiring, developing and deploying talent.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 6:36 PM November 18, 2019 -
9.7K169PiratesFive takeaways from Cherington press conference ☕
The Pirates will formally announce Ben Cherington as their new general manager Monday morning. At noon, he'll be formally introduced with a press conference at PNC Park.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 2:46 PM November 18, 2019 -
13.8K267PiratesInterview: Nutting, Williams on accountability, transparency
Pirates owner Bob Nutting and new team president Travis Williams discussed why the team needed to make "signifcant change. Not just a change."
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 10:10 PM November 17, 2019 -
10.8K92PiratesMound Visit: Cherington’s analytical muddle ☕
New Pirates GM Ben Cherington has a good reputation in the analytics world, but his shortcomings in Boston should not be ignored.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 12:10 AM November 17, 2019 -
6.1K23PiratesVera Clemente, widow of Roberto, dies
Vera Clemente, major league baseball goodwill ambassador and widow to Roberto Clemente, died Saturday. She was 81.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 12:04 AM November 17, 2019 -
12.5K203PiratesCherington to be introduced Monday as GM
The Pirates have chosen former Red Sox GM Ben Cherington as their next general manager.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 1:04 PM November 15, 2019 -
8.5K11PiratesPirates cut 23 minor-leaguers
The Pirates released nearly two dozen players from their minor leagues Thursday, including a former highly rated prospect and 2018 draft picks.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 5:30 PM November 14, 2019 -
1.9K5PiratesGonzalez has surgery for broken foot
Erik Gonzalez went to play winter ball to make up for lost time after his injury, but his season came to a premature end after he fractured his left foot.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 4:39 PM November 13, 2019 -
3.4K14PiratesHurdle retires rather than pursue Padres’ hitting job
Former Pirates manager Clint Hurdle has decided against a hitting coach job and has deciding to retire.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 10:39 PM November 12, 2019 -
6.4K6PiratesCruz leaves Pirates for Brewers
The Pirates will have another job to fill on their coaching staff now that hitting coach Jacob Cruz is leaving for the Brewers.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 11:42 AM November 12, 2019 -
7.8K42Courtesy of StepOutside.orgMound Visit: Three undervalued free-agent starters ☕
Almost every team needs starting pitching help, including the Pirates. These underrated free agents could make an impact in 2020.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 5:23 AM November 12, 2019 -
5.0K8PiratesReynolds finishes fourth for ROY
Bryan Reynolds was recognized for his fantastic rookie season by finishing fourth in the BBWAA's Rookie of the Year vote.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 6:57 PM November 11, 2019 -
14.8K35PiratesGM search down to three finalists
The Pirates are considering former Red Sox GM Ben Cherington and Brewers assistant GM Matt Arnold to be their next general manager, according to Joel Sherman.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 9:11 PM November 10, 2019 -
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Pirates interested in former Red Sox GM Cherington
The Pirates are reportedly considering former Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington for their head of baseball operations.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 10:34 AM November 8, 2019