Posts By Alex Stumpf
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2.4K10PiratesBanished Blue Jays consider using PNC Park
The Blue Jays need to find a home for the 2020 season after Toronto said no, and PNC Park may be an option.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 12:19 AM July 20, 2020 -
2.7K27PiratesMurphy brings ‘personality’ to Pirates’ catching
After losing Luke Maile to a finger injury, the Pirates are turning to John Ryan Murphy to be the backup catcher.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 12:05 AM July 20, 2020 -
1.4KCourtesy of StepOutside.orgSunday Lineups: A new weekly Pirates podcast!
Welcome back to our all-baseball show, Sunday Lineups, which will come to you every weekend.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 8:58 PM July 19, 2020 -
1.9K1PiratesPirates’ Hayes tested positive for COVID-19
Derek Shelton confirmed that Ke'Bryan Hayes tested positive for COVID-19 after Hayes consented to share it.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 3:20 PM July 19, 2020 -
3.1K23PiratesExhibition ‘pretty realistic’ to Pirates, Indians
Even with pumped in crowd noise playing, the game was felt 'pretty realistic' to the Pirates Saturday night.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 11:07 AM July 19, 2020 -
3.0K21PiratesPirates’ Maile out for year after finger surgery
The Pirates will need to find a new backup catcher after Maile had a potentially season-ending surgery Friday.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 12:30 AM July 19, 2020 -
6.0K72PiratesA week left, who’s the closer, right fielder?
The Pirates open their season July 24 in St. Louis, and they'll apparently do so without closer Keone Kela and right fielder Gregory Polanco.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 1:33 PM July 18, 2020 -
5.1K64PiratesPolanco tests positive for COVID-19, Kela to IL
It seems very probable that the Pirates will start the regular season without Gregory Polanco or Keone Kela.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 3:40 AM July 18, 2020 -
1.7K4PiratesMusgrove named opening day starter
Joe Musgrove will take the mound July 24 in St. Louis to open the Pirates' 134th season.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 3:35 AM July 18, 2020 -
1.9K3PiratesPiggyback to relief, Pirates’ Stratton not picky
Chris Stratton could potentially be anything from a middle reliever to a piggyback starter for the Pirates.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 12:05 AM July 17, 2020 -
4.2K33PiratesShelton’s personality rubs off on Pirates
Derek Shelton hasn't changed through his stops to becoming Pirates manager, and his players appreciate that.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 8:15 PM July 16, 2020 -
4.0K30PiratesPirates’ Polanco absent second straight day
Derek Shelton did not disclose why outfielder Gregory Polanco has not been at Pirates summer camp since Monday.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 6:00 PM July 16, 2020 -
1.8K1Courtesy of GetGoMorning Java: Alex, Jeff talk ball
In this episode of Morning Java, brought to you by GetGo Cafe+Market, Jeff Hartman and I talk ball.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 1:05 AM July 16, 2020 -
2.4K9PiratesTop prospects Gonzales, Peguero added to player pool
The Pirates will be adding two of their top prospects to their Altoona training camp, Ben Cherington confirmed.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 4:00 PM July 15, 2020 -
3.3K33PiratesDyson relying on work ethic, humor to lead
The Pirates brought Jarrod Dyson to be a clubhouse leader, and he is up for assuming that role on the team.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 12:45 AM July 15, 2020 -
2.2K9PiratesPirates pump crowd noise during scrimmage
The Pirates started using artificial crowd noise during their intrasquad games to mask their voices better.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 12:40 AM July 15, 2020 -
2.5K16PiratesNow a starter, Moran’s focus on approach, comfort
PITTSBURGH -- Derek Shelton says he doesn't view third base as a competition, meaning Colin Moran may become a starting player.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 1:50 AM July 14, 2020 -
2.0K35Courtesy of MILLER LITELive Qs at 5: Alex’s answers on the Pirates … at the ballpark
How’s it going, lunatics? It’s hard to believe, but we’re only 10 days away from the regular season opener in St. Louis. There are going to be exhibition games this...
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 12:00 AM July 14, 2020