Posts By Alex Stumpf
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2.3K22PiratesBrubaker sees ‘opportunity’ in rotation
The 2020 season may be only 60 games, but the Pirates could still have trouble finding enough starting pitchers.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 4:16 PM July 13, 2020 -
4.3K41PiratesHow Marin is ‘maximizing’ Pirates’ pitching
Oscar Marin was hired to "maximize" the Pirates' pitching staff, and he is taking a much different approach than the previous regime.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 12:06 AM July 13, 2020 -
4.8K27PiratesDoes anybody actually want to DH?
The Pirates have several hitters who would be good candidates to be the DH, but they aren't jumping at the opportunity.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 4:12 PM July 12, 2020 -
1.7K5Courtesy of StepOutside.orgSunday Lineups: A new weekly Pirates podcast!
Introducing Sunday Lineups to DK Sports Radio, a weekly Pirates podcast brought to you by Noah Hiles and insider Alex Stumpf.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 12:17 AM July 12, 2020 -
4.2K28PiratesShelton forecasts respect for Reynolds
Bryan Reynolds does not care if he gets the respect a player of his talent level should, but his manager thinks he won't be snubbed for long.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 3:57 PM July 11, 2020 -
1.9K9Courtesy of StepOutside.orgFinal: Pirates summer camp, Day 8
Pirates summer camp, Day 8. When: 3:30 p.m.. Where: PNC Park
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 1:18 AM July 10, 2020 -
4.4K12PiratesHayes hasn’t joined Pirates on field yet
Third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes has not yet reached the field for Pirates summer camp, Derek Shelton said Thursday.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 1:06 AM July 10, 2020 -
2.1K2PiratesKuhl won’t sweat forfeiting some velocity
PITTSBURGH -- Chad Kuhl's fastball may be a couple ticks slower in 2020, but he has another tool that can help make up for it.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 5:37 PM July 9, 2020 -
1.9K5PiratesPirates to open 2021 season at Wrigley
For the second time this week, the Pirates released an upcoming schedule. They will start 2021 in Chicago on Apr. 1.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 2:15 PM July 9, 2020 -
4.2K9PiratesKela hasn’t yet joined Pirates on field
The Pirates' closer has yet to pitch in summer camp, and the Pirates had their first player opt out of the season.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 7:35 AM July 9, 2020 -
2.1K4PiratesTaillon, Burdi: Testing needs to get better
PITTSBURGH -- Nick Burdi's wife, Rebecca, is pregnant, so she staying at home until they feel it's safe for her to live with a baseball player again.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 8:57 PM July 8, 2020 -
3.6K16PiratesPirates exploring ‘piggyback’ for Brault, Kuhl
PITTSBURGH -- Derek Shelton has said the Pirates could be "aggressive" with their fifth spot in the rotation, and that can include piggybacking starters.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 4:49 PM July 8, 2020 -
1.8K1PiratesPirates refund 2020 tickets, offer credit to some
The Pirates will be offering all single-game ticket-holders a refund within the next seven to 10 business days.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 10:49 PM July 7, 2020 -
2.6K11PiratesTucker takes the hint: ‘Don’t mess this up’
PITTSBURGH -- Cole Tucker was one of the Pirates' best hitters during spring training, and hitting coach Rick Eckstein had a clear message for him.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 8:02 PM July 7, 2020 -
3.9K33Pirates
Pirates’ schedule front-loaded with challenges
Major League Baseball released the 2020 schedule Monday, and the Pirates are heading west for their first game.
on the North ShorePOSTED: 12:05 AM July 7, 2020 -
2.1K46Courtesy of MILLER LITELive Qs at 5: Alex’s answers on the Pirates
How’s it going, lunatics? We’re almost a week into Pirates summer camp. They’re going to let DK and me into the building to watch today’s workouts. Keep an eye out...
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 12:00 AM July 7, 2020 -
2.1K8PiratesCOVID-19 test slowdown affecting Altoona camp
PITTSBURGH -- Pirates manager Derek Shelton said some players in the MLB camp are still awaiting their test results as well.
on the North ShorePOSTED: 6:59 PM July 6, 2020 -
1.6K4PiratesKeller looking for more spin, changeup
PITTSBURGH -- Mitch Keller threw in front of a Rapsodo during the COVID-19 shutdown and saw improved results with his fastball.
on the North ShorePOSTED: 12:19 AM July 6, 2020