Posts By John Perrotto
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10.5K138Courtesy of StepOutside.orgAnother blowout? Bring on bullpen auditions
Newcomers Yefry Ramirez and Parker Markel mopped up the final 5 2/3 innings of the Pirates' 13-2 blowout loss to the Mets on Sunday.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 12:05 AM August 5, 2019 -
6.0K31Courtesy of StepOutside.orgHuntington: Keller will come up when there’s ‘opportunity’
Pirates general manager Neal Huntington says pitching prospect Mitch Keller will be called up when there is "opportunity."
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 3:35 PM August 4, 2019 -
6.8K65Courtesy of StepOutside.orgOsuna’s bat about to get a good, long look
Utility player Jose Osuna got his second start in a row Saturday night in the Pirates' 7-5 loss to the Mets.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 12:23 AM August 4, 2019 -
5.2K11Courtesy of StepOutside.orgHurdle getting taste of ‘suite’ life
Pirates manager Clint Hurdle has been watching his team play from a PNC Park suite while serving a two-game suspension from MLB.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 9:50 PM August 3, 2019 -
3.5K3Courtesy of StepOutside.orgKela begins serving long suspension
Pirates reliever Keone Kela began serving his 10-game suspension Saturday for throwing a pitch near the head of the Reds' Derek Dietrich on Tuesday.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 8:26 PM August 3, 2019 -
5.9K23Courtesy of StepOutside.orgWhy did Agrazal get quick hook?
Rookie right-hander Pedro Agrazal was pulled in the fourth inning Wednesday as the Pirates lost to the Reds 4-1.
in CincinnatiPOSTED: 12:01 PM August 1, 2019 -
11.5K352Courtesy of StepOutside.orgDickerson dealt to Phillies … and that’s it
The Pirates have traded outfielder Corey Dickerson to the Philadelphia Phillies.
in CincinnatiPOSTED: 6:30 PM July 31, 2019 -
6.1K16Courtesy of StepOutside.orgHurdle: Pirates don’t teach throwing at hitters
Clint Hurdle says the Pirates do not teach their pitchers to throw at hitters despite accusations by opposing managers.
in CincinnatiPOSTED: 1:06 PM July 31, 2019 -
3.9K5Courtesy of StepOutside.orgTaillon waiting to see what’s next in rehab
Jameson Taillon is still in a holding pattern in his rehab from a strained flexor tendon in his elbow.
in CincinnatiPOSTED: 12:40 PM July 31, 2019 -
10.9K175Courtesy of StepOutside.orgPirates-Reds rivalry reaches new level with epic bench-clear
A ninth-inning brawl that featured five ejections overshadowed the Pirates ending a nine-game losing streak with a 11-4 victory over the Reds on Tuesday night.
in CincinnatiPOSTED: 1:11 AM July 31, 2019 -
13.3K115Courtesy of StepOutside.orgWait, was David Bell about to cry?
Reds manager David Bell emotionally discusses the ninth-inning brawl against the Pirates Tuesday at Great American Ball Park — but why?
in CincinnatiPOSTED: 1:09 AM July 31, 2019 -
3.4K3Courtesy of StepOutside.orgDickerson makes one last impression on scouts
Corey Dickerson returned from a groin injury to hit two home runs and drive in five runs Tuesday night in the Pirates' 11-4 victory over the Reds.
in CincinnatiPOSTED: 1:08 AM July 31, 2019 -
11.3K85Courtesy of StepOutside.orgPirates want top-tier young talent for Vazquez
The Pirates are looking for a package of high-end young talent in any potential trade for Felipe Vazquez.
in CincinnatiPOSTED: 1:01 PM July 30, 2019 -
6.2K71Courtesy of StepOutside.orgPirates suspend bullpen coach for two games
The Pirates suspended bullpen coach Euclides Rojas for two games Tuesday night for "violating his contract."
in CincinnatiPOSTED: 1:00 PM July 30, 2019 -
6.3K122Courtesy of StepOutside.orgAnother clunker extends nosedive to nine
The Pirates lost their season-high ninth straight game Monday night, 11-6 to the Reds, as they gave up 10 runs in the second inning.
in CincinnatiPOSTED: 2:39 AM July 30, 2019 -
7.4K146Courtesy of StepOutside.orgLyles traded to Brewers for relief prospect Ponce
The Pirates traded Jordan Lyles, their expected starter here Monday night against the Reds, to the Brewers for relief prospect Cody Ponce.
in CincinnatiPOSTED: 3:23 PM July 29, 2019 -
5.5K68Courtesy of StepOutside.orgHuntington admits (in his way) that he’ll sell
Pirates general manager Neal Huntington will look to deal players on expiring contracts at the trading deadline.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 12:08 AM July 28, 2019 -
5.8K44Courtesy of StepOutside.orgAnalysis: Bell is not Pedro II ☕
Pirates first baseman Josh Bell believes he is ready to break out of his second-half slump.
at PNC ParkPOSTED: 12:07 AM July 26, 2019